Broncos vs Rabbitohs Prediction: Brisbane to outclass timid Bunnies

The Brisbane Broncos will look to get their playoff push back on track when they welcome the South Sydney Rabbitohs to Suncorp Stadium on Friday morning (11:00 BST, Watch NRL).

Read below for my Broncos vs Rabbitohs predictions, as well as all the essential team news and match odds.

Michael Maguire's team suffered a shock 22-20 defeat to the Parramatta Eels last week, but they remain sixth in the table on 26 points. Several teams are chasing them, but the same cannot be said for the Bunnies.

Wayne Bennett's team have lost their last eight matches and they are destined to pick up the wooden spoon in 17th as things stand.

Team News

Following the aftermath of State of Origin earlier this month, the Broncos finally have a fully fit squad to choose from as Selwyn Cobbo returns for the first time since Round 18.

Deine Mariner is also recalled, with Jesse Arthars and Josiah Karapani making way.

Rabbitohs boss Wayne Bennett has several selection woes, with captain Jack Wighton set to miss the next four games due to a ban for a Grade 2 shoulder charge.

Bayleigh Bentley-Hape returns from a groin injury on the wing, while Jamie Humphreys is back from a concussion. Tevita Tatola misses out due to a shoulder problem.

Broncos vs Rabbitohs Odds

Brisbane are the overwhelming favourites to win the match at 1/8, while the draw is 25/1 and the Rabbitohs are considered big 5/1 outsiders, implying a 16.7% chance of success.

The Broncos are 1/1 to cover the -18 handicap, while they are as short as 1/4 to win the first half.

Those who expect a high-scoring match can back over 49.5 points at 5/6.

Brisbane Broncos -18 @ 20/21

Brisbane are the deserving favourites for Friday's showdown at Suncorp Stadium, but Maguire's team will need to learn their lessons from last week's narrow defeat to the Eels.

The Broncos dropped their intensity and effort levels and were suitably punished. With their best players back in the squad, Brisbane should have no excuses this weekend, and thankfully for them, they are about to take on the worst team in the league.

Bennett has never taken the wooden spoon as a coach, and he will hope he still has time to turn their fortunes around, but this weekend's game looks a foregone conclusion.

Without Wighton and Tatola, the Bunnies will struggle to make progress downfield, and the Broncos should take full advantage.

The Rabbitohs have conceded 136 points in four consecutive losses at Suncorp Stadium, and with morale low, they should fall short once again against a Broncos team that have still got work to do to secure their place in the finals.

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