Dolphins vs Roosters Prediction and Tips - NRL Preliminary Final 2026
Last updated: Sep 25, 2026, 9:50AM | Published: Sep 20, 2026, 10:10PM
The Dolphins will take on the Roosters in NRL Preliminary Final action at Kayo Stadium on Friday, starting at 7:50pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Dolphins vs Roosters game, along with the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Dolphins vs Sydney NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Dolphins a 63% chance of beating the Roosters at Kayo Stadium.
Dolphins vs Roosters: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at Kayo Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Dolphins $1.71, Roosters $2.05
- Line: Dolphins -2.5 ($1.91), Roosters +2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 45.5 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 $1.71 and the Roosters at $2.05.
The Dolphins are listed as 2.5-point favourites against the Roosters, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Roosters (+2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 45.5 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 (-2.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 45.5-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Dolphins vs Roosters: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Dolphins at $1.71 with Bet365
- Line: Dolphins -2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 45.5 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.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Dolphins vs Roosters match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Dolphins vs Roosters: Try Scorers
Are you looking for Dolphins vs Roosters try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Dolphins' Selwyn Cobbo is the most likely player to score the first try in Dolphins vs Sydney.
Cobbo has a 8.7% chance of scoring the first try at Kayo Stadium, while the Dolphins star has a 48.3% 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
Dolphins
- Selwyn Cobbo: 8.7% probability
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow: 8.1% probability
- Jamayne Isaako: 7.4% probability
- Herbie Farnworth: 6.8% probability
- Jack Bostock: 3.8% probability
Sydney Roosters
- Daniel Tupou: 8.0% probability
- Mark Nawaqanitawase: 7.6% probability
- James Tedesco: 5.3% probability
- Robert Toia: 4.9% probability
- Billy Smith: 3.9% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Dolphins
- Selwyn Cobbo: 48.3% probability
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow: 47.2% probability
- Jamayne Isaako: 43.3% probability
- Herbie Farnworth: 38.5% probability
- Jack Bostock: 26.8% probability
Sydney Roosters
- Daniel Tupou: 45.5% probability
- Mark Nawaqanitawase: 44.1% probability
- James Tedesco: 33.6% probability
- Robert Toia: 29.7% probability
- Billy Smith: 27.2% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Dolphins vs Roosters game.
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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 commence 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 mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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