Dolphins vs Roosters Prediction and Tips - NRL Preliminary Final 2026

The Dolphins will face the Roosters in NRL Preliminary Final action at Kayo Stadium on Friday, with kick-off at 7:50pm AEST.

This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Dolphins vs Roosters game, along with the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Dolphins vs Sydney NRL match 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Dolphins a 63% chance of winning against the Roosters in their NRL preliminary final clash.

Dolphins vs Roosters: Odds

The latest Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at Kayo Stadium are shown here:

• Head to Head: Dolphins $1.61, Roosters $2.20
• Line: Dolphins -3.5 ($1.91), Roosters +3.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 43.5 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 $1.61 and the Roosters at $2.20.

The Dolphins are listed as 3.5-point favourites against the Roosters, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Roosters (+3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 43.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Dolphins (-3.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 43.5-point over/under is expected to go over 57% of the time.

Dolphins vs Roosters: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Dolphins at $1.61 with Bet365
• Line: Dolphins -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Over 43.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

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Dolphins vs Roosters: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Dolphins vs Roosters at Kayo Stadium on Friday is the Dolphins winning 25-20.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

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Dolphins vs Roosters: Essential Details

The NRL Preliminary Final clash between the Dolphins and Roosters at Kayo Stadium is scheduled to start at 7:50pm AEST on Friday.

• Teams: Dolphins vs Sydney Roosters
• Date: Friday 25 September 2026
• Kick-off: 7:50pm AEST
• Location: Kayo Stadium

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

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