Sharks vs Bulldogs Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 11, 2026
Last updated: May 14, 2026, 2:35PM | Published: May 10, 2026, 11:20PM
The Sharks will take on the Bulldogs in NRL Round 11 action at Suncorp Stadium on Friday, beginning at 6:00pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Sharks vs Bulldogs 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 Friday's Cronulla vs Canterbury NRL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Sharks a 62% chance of beating the Bulldogs in Round 11 of the 2026 NRL season.
Sharks vs Bulldogs: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at Suncorp Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Sharks $1.52, Bulldogs $2.55
- Line: Sharks -5.5 ($1.91), Bulldogs +5.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 49.5 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 Sharks at $1.52 and the Bulldogs at $2.55.
The Sharks are listed as 5.5-point favourites against the Bulldogs, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Bulldogs (+5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 49.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Bulldogs (+5.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 49.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Sharks vs Bulldogs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Bulldogs at $2.55 with Bet365
- Line: Bulldogs +5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 49.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Sharks vs Bulldogs best bets are based on world-class modelling and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice every time.
While the Sharks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Bulldogs to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Sharks vs Bulldogs: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Sharks vs Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium on Friday is the Sharks winning 26-21.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Sharks vs Bulldogs match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Sharks vs Bulldogs: Try Scorers
Searching for Sharks vs Bulldogs 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 Cronulla vs Canterbury.
Mulitalo has a 9.0% chance of scoring the first try at Suncorp Stadium, while the Sharks star has a 53.1% 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
Cronulla Sharks
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 9.0% probability
- KL Iro: 7.6% probability
- Samuel Stonestreet: 6.8% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 3.9% probability
- Teig Wilton: 3.8% probability
Canterbury Bulldogs
- Enari Tuala: 6.7% probability
- Jonathan Sua: 5.2% probability
- Jacob Preston: 4.1% probability
- Sitili Tupouniua: 4.1% probability
- Bronson Xerri: 3.9% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Cronulla Sharks
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 53.1% probability
- KL Iro: 45.7% probability
- Samuel Stonestreet: 44.1% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 30.2% probability
- William Kennedy: 28.2% probability
Canterbury Bulldogs
- Enari Tuala: 42.5% probability
- Jonathan Sua: 35.5% probability
- Jacob Preston: 32.3% probability
- Bronson Xerri: 29.4% probability
- Sitili Tupouniua: 28.5% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Sharks vs Bulldogs game.
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Sharks vs Bulldogs: Essential Details
The NRL Round 11 clash between the Sharks and Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium is scheduled to begin at 6:00pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Cronulla Sharks vs Canterbury Bulldogs
- Date: Friday 15 May 2026
- Kick-off: 6:00pm 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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