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Gain an edge in your NRL tipping leagues with the help of our data-driven NRL expert tips for Round 26 of the 2025 NRL season, which are the result of simulating each NRL match-up 10,000 times.
As we enter the concluding weeks of the 2025 NRL season, our expert tips have become even more vital. Make the most of the below Round 26 NRL tips to give yourself a chance of securing the best possible finish in this year’s footy tipping.
NRL Round 26 Tips and Predictions 2025
Round 26 of the NRL season features eight games, starting with the Bulldogs vs Panthers on Thursday and concluding with the Dolphins vs Titans on Sunday.
The below NRL footy tips and predictions are powered by cutting-edge data and analytics, making our NRL tips Round 26 2025 a must-read resource for NRL fans of every level.
NRL Tips Round 26 2025: Our Predictions
Detailed below are our predictions for each NRL game in Round 26, based on 10,000 simulations per match.
Bulldogs vs Panthers
Round 26 NRL action kicks off with the Bulldogs playing the Panthers at Stadium Australia on Thursday night. Our predictive analytics model projects Canterbury as having a 76% chance of winning, while the Panthers have a 24% projected win chance.
Bulldogs vs Panthers is at Stadium Australia on Thursday, August 28 at 7:50pm. All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Warriors vs Eels
In this week’s game between the Warriors and the Eels, New Zealand is the more likely winner, with our predictive model projecting a 62% chance for the Warriors. The Eels, on the other hand, have a 38% chance of pulling off an upset win.
Warriors vs Eels is at Go Media Stadium on Friday, August 29 at 6:00pm.
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Storm vs Roosters
We are tipping the Storm to win their game against the Roosters this week, with our model projecting a 62% win probability for Melbourne. The Roosters have a 38% chance of winning at AAMI Park.
Storm vs Roosters is at AAMI Park on Friday, August 29 at 8:00pm.
Raiders vs Tigers
With a win probability of 80%, our tip for this match is the Raiders, while their opponents, the Tigers, have a projected win chance of 20%.
Raiders vs Tigers is at GIO Stadium Canberra on Saturday, August 30 at 3:00pm.
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Dragons vs Sea Eagles
The Sea Eagles have a 60% chance of winning this week, compared to St George Illawarra’s 40% chance of victory. This makes the Manly the team to tip at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.
Dragons vs Sea Eagles is at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on Saturday, August 30 at 5:30pm.
Cowboys vs Broncos
The Broncos are favourites to win this one, with our model giving them a 68% chance, while the Cowboys enter the weekend with a 32% chance of causing an upset at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Cowboys vs Broncos is at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday, August 30 at 7:35pm.
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Sharks vs Knights
According to our predictive analytics model, the Sharks are the team to beat in this game, with Cronulla’s win probability at 85%. The Knights, on the other hand, have a 15% chance of winning.
Sharks vs Knights is at Shark Park on Sunday, August 31 at 2:00pm.
Dolphins vs Titans
We are tipping the Dolphins who have a 67% chance of winning the game, while the Titans have a 33% chance of an upset win.
Dolphins vs Titans is at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, August 31 at 4:05pm.
NRL Round 26 Tips 2025: Who to Tip
Bulldogs
Warriors
Storm
Raiders
Manly
Broncos
Sharks
Dolphins
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NRL Tipping: Round 26 Games
Canterbury Bulldogs vs Penrith Panthers
New Zealand Warriors vs Parramatta Eels
Melbourne Storm vs Sydney Roosters
Canberra Raiders vs Wests Tigers
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Manly Sea Eagles
North Queensland Cowboys vs Brisbane Broncos
Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights
Dolphins vs Gold Coast Titans
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The NRL Round 26 2025 tips and predictions in this article are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
NRL Expert Tips Round 26 2025
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