Roosters vs Dolphins Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 26, 2026
Last updated: Aug 29, 2026, 7:26AM | Published: Aug 24, 2026, 5:55AM
The Roosters will face the Dolphins in NRL Round 26 action at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, commencing at 5:30pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Roosters vs Dolphins game, plus the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Sydney vs Dolphins NRL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Roosters a 67% chance of defeating the Dolphins in Round 26 of the 2026 NRL season.
Roosters vs Dolphins: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's NRL clash at Allianz Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Roosters $1.54, Dolphins $2.35
- Line: Roosters -4.5 ($1.91), Dolphins +4.5 ($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 Roosters at $1.54 and the Dolphins at $2.35.
The Roosters are 4.5-point favourites against the Dolphins, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Dolphins (+4.5) 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 Roosters (-4.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 48.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 56% of the time.
Roosters vs Dolphins: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Roosters at $1.54 with Bet365
- Line: Roosters -4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 48.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Roosters vs Dolphins betting tips are based on detailed modelling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.
Roosters vs Dolphins: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Roosters vs Dolphins at Allianz Stadium on Saturday is the Roosters winning 26-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Roosters vs Dolphins match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Roosters vs Dolphins: Try Scorers
Looking for Roosters vs Dolphins try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Roosters' Mark Nawaqanitawase is the most likely player to score the first try in Sydney vs Dolphins.
Nawaqanitawase has a 9.9% chance of scoring the first try at Allianz Stadium, while the Roosters star has a 55.2% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for the full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Sydney Roosters
- Mark Nawaqanitawase: 9.9% probability
- Billy Smith: 8.0% probability
- James Tedesco: 7.3% probability
- Robert Toia: 5.2% probability
- Hugo Savala: 4.9% probability
Dolphins
- Jamayne Isaako: 7.4% probability
- Selwyn Cobbo: 7.3% probability
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow: 6.5% probability
- Herbie Farnworth: 5.5% probability
- Jack Bostock: 3.5% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Sydney Roosters
- Mark Nawaqanitawase: 55.2% probability
- Billy Smith: 48.9% probability
- James Tedesco: 46.3% probability
- Robert Toia: 37.2% probability
- Hugo Savala: 35.2% probability
Dolphins
- Selwyn Cobbo: 44.0% probability
- Jamayne Isaako: 43.7% probability
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow: 43.6% probability
- Herbie Farnworth: 35.4% probability
- Jack Bostock: 25.5% probability
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Roosters vs Dolphins game.
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Roosters vs Dolphins: Essential Details
The NRL Round 26 clash between the Roosters and Dolphins at Allianz Stadium is scheduled to begin at 5:30pm AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Sydney Roosters vs Dolphins
- Date: Saturday 29 August 2026
- Kick-off: 5:30pm AEST
- Location: Allianz Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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