Dolphins vs Cowboys Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 20, 2026
Last updated: Jul 19, 2026, 6:05AM | Published: Jul 12, 2026, 11:10PM
The Dolphins will take on the Cowboys in NRL Round 20 action at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, beginning at 4:05pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Dolphins vs Cowboys game, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Dolphins vs North Queensland NRL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Dolphins a 69% chance of defeating the Cowboys in Round 20 of the 2026 NRL season.
Dolphins vs Cowboys: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's NRL clash at Suncorp Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Dolphins $1.52, Cowboys $2.35
- Line: Dolphins -4.5 ($1.91), Cowboys +4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 50.5 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 Dolphins at $1.52 and the Cowboys at $2.35.
The Dolphins are listed as 4.5-point favourites against the Cowboys, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Cowboys (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 50.5 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 Dolphins (-4.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 50.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 59% of the time.
Dolphins vs Cowboys: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Dolphins at $1.52 with Bet365
- Line: Dolphins -4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 50.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Dolphins vs Cowboys: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Dolphins vs Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday is the Dolphins winning 27-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Dolphins vs Cowboys: Try Scorers
Looking for Dolphins vs Cowboys try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Dolphins' Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is the most likely player to score the first try in Dolphins vs North Queensland.
Tabuai-Fidow has a 9.1% chance of scoring the first try at Suncorp Stadium, while the Dolphins star has a 53.3% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for the complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Dolphins
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow: 9.1% probability
- Jamayne Isaako: 7.8% probability
- Tevita Naufahu: 7.0% probability
- Herbie Farnworth: 6.3% probability
- Selwyn Cobbo: 4.4% probability
North Queensland Cowboys
- Braidon Burns: 7.4% probability
- Murray Taulagi: 6.7% probability
- Jeremiah Nanai: 5.3% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 4.6% probability
- Zac Laybutt: 3.7% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Dolphins
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow: 53.3% probability
- Jamayne Isaako: 49.3% probability
- Tevita Naufahu: 44.7% probability
- Herbie Farnworth: 41.8% probability
- Selwyn Cobbo: 30.3% probability
North Queensland Cowboys
- Murray Taulagi: 45.0% probability
- Braidon Burns: 44.9% probability
- Jeremiah Nanai: 37.2% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 30.5% probability
- Tom Chester: 26.4% probability
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Dolphins vs Cowboys: Essential Details
The NRL Round 20 clash between the Dolphins and Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium is scheduled to start at 4:05pm AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Dolphins vs North Queensland Cowboys
- Date: Sunday 19 July 2026
- Kick-off: 4:05pm AEST
- Location: Suncorp Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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