Broncos vs Sharks Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 18, 2026
Last updated: Jul 4, 2026, 9:33AM | Published: Jun 28, 2026, 11:55PM
The Broncos will take on the favoured Sharks in NRL Round 18 action at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, commencing at 7:35pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Broncos vs Sharks game, along with the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Brisbane vs Cronulla NRL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Sharks a 72% chance of defeating the Broncos in Round 18 of the 2026 NRL season.
Broncos vs Sharks: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's NRL clash at Suncorp Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Broncos $2.85, Sharks $1.42
- Line: Broncos +6.5 ($1.91), Sharks -6.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 48.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Broncos at $2.85 and the Sharks at $1.42.
The Broncos are 6.5-point underdogs against the Sharks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Sharks (-6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 48.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Sharks (-6.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 48.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Broncos vs Sharks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Sharks at $1.42 with Bet365
- Line: Sharks -6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 48.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Broncos vs Sharks best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering experience to bring you the best possible advice 24/7.
Broncos vs Sharks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Broncos vs Sharks at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday is the Sharks winning 27-18.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Broncos vs Sharks match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and free tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Broncos vs Sharks: Try Scorers
Searching for Broncos vs Sharks try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Sharks' Ronaldo Mulitalo is the most likely player to score the first try in Brisbane vs Cronulla.
Mulitalo has a 9.7% chance of scoring the first try at Suncorp Stadium, while the Sharks star has a 54.5% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for the complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Brisbane Broncos
- Deine Mariner: 8.3% probability
- Grant Anderson: 6.2% probability
- Kotoni Staggs: 5.5% probability
- Gehamat Shibasaki: 5.1% probability
- Hayze Perham: 2.9% probability
Cronulla Sharks
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 9.7% probability
- KL Iro: 6.9% probability
- Sione Katoa: 6.5% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 4.8% probability
- William Kennedy: 4.0% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Brisbane Broncos
- Deine Mariner: 48.0% probability
- Grant Anderson: 38.0% probability
- Kotoni Staggs: 37.9% probability
- Gehamat Shibasaki: 34.2% probability
- Hayze Perham: 23.7% probability
Cronulla Sharks
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 54.5% probability
- Sione Katoa: 43.6% probability
- KL Iro: 42.9% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 31.7% probability
- William Kennedy: 30.2% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Broncos vs Sharks game.
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Broncos vs Sharks: Essential Details
The NRL Round 18 clash between the Broncos and Sharks at Suncorp Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:35pm AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Brisbane Broncos vs Cronulla Sharks
- Date: Saturday 4 July 2026
- Kick-off: 7:35pm AEST
- Location: Suncorp Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Broncos vs Sharks predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our rugby league tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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