Dragons vs Sharks Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 23, 2026
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026, 5:57AM | Published: Aug 2, 2026, 11:50PM
The Dragons will take on the favoured Sharks in NRL Round 23 action at Jubilee Park on Sunday, commencing at 4:05pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Dragons vs Sharks game, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's St George Illawarra vs Cronulla NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Sharks an 84% chance of beating the Dragons at Jubilee Park.
Dragons vs Sharks: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's NRL clash at Jubilee Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Dragons $6.00, Sharks $1.10
- Line: Dragons +17.5 ($1.91), Sharks -17.5 ($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 Dragons at $6.00 and the Sharks at $1.10.
The Dragons are 17.5-point underdogs against the Sharks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Sharks (-17.5) 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 Dragons (+17.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 48.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Dragons vs Sharks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: St George at $6.00 with Bet365
- Line: Dragons +17.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 48.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Dragons vs Sharks predictions are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Sharks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Dragons to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Dragons vs Sharks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Dragons vs Sharks at Jubilee Park this Sunday is the Sharks winning 31-15.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the St George vs Sharks match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Dragons vs Sharks: Try Scorers
Are you looking for Dragons 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 St George Illawarra vs Cronulla.
Mulitalo has a 12.0% chance of scoring the first try at Jubilee Park, while the Sharks star has a 60.8% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for our complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
St George Illawarra Dragons
- Tyrell Sloan: 6.8% probability
- Mathew Feagai: 4.6% probability
- Valentine Holmes: 4.4% probability
- Clinton Gutherson: 3.8% probability
- Jacob Liddle: 2.1% probability
Cronulla Sharks
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 12.0% probability
- Sione Katoa: 9.2% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 5.2% probability
- Mawene Hiroti: 5.2% probability
- William Kennedy: 5.0% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
St George Illawarra Dragons
- Tyrell Sloan: 42.0% probability
- Valentine Holmes: 32.2% probability
- Mathew Feagai: 28.8% probability
- Clinton Gutherson: 25.9% probability
- Jacob Liddle: 15.5% probability
Cronulla Sharks
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 60.8% probability
- Sione Katoa: 54.7% probability
- William Kennedy: 36.5% probability
- Mawene Hiroti: 34.2% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 34.2% probability
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Dragons vs Sharks match.
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Dragons vs Sharks: Essential Details
The NRL Round 23 clash between the Dragons and Sharks at Jubilee Park is scheduled to begin at 4:05pm AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: St George Illawarra Dragons vs Cronulla Sharks
- Date: Sunday 9 August 2026
- Kick-off: 4:05pm AEST
- Location: Jubilee Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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