Sharks vs Cowboys Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 22, 2025
Last updated: Jul 30, 2025, 7:35AM | Published: Jul 27, 2025, 11:25PM
The Sharks will sqaure off with the Cowboys in NRL Round 22 action at Shark Park on Sunday, beginning at 4:05pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Sharks vs Cowboys game, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Cronulla vs North Queensland NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Sharks an 80% chance of beating the Cowboys at Shark Park.
Sharks vs Cowboys: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's NRL clash at Shark Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Sharks $1.40, Cowboys $3.00
- Line: Sharks -8.5 ($1.91), Cowboys +8.5 ($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 Sharks at $1.40 and the Cowboys at $3.00.
The Sharks are listed as 8.5-point favourites against the Cowboys, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Cowboys (+8.5) 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 Sharks (-8.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 48.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Sharks vs Cowboys: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Sharks at $1.40 with Bet365
- Line: Sharks -8.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 48.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Sharks vs Cowboys: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Sharks vs Cowboys at Shark Park this Sunday is the Sharks prevailing 30-17.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Sharks vs Cowboys match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Sharks vs Cowboys: Try Scorers
Looking for Sharks vs Cowboys 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 North Queensland.
Mulitalo has a 8.7% chance of scoring the first try at Shark Park, while the Sharks star has a 48.3% 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: 8.7% probability
- Sione Katoa: 8.6% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 5.1% probability
- Briton Nikora: 4.7% probability
- William Kennedy: 4.5% probability
North Queensland Cowboys
- Braidon Burns: 5.8% probability
- Jeremiah Nanai: 5.1% probability
- Robert Derby: 4.8% probability
- Jaxon Purdue: 4.4% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 4.3% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Cronulla Sharks
- Sione Katoa: 49.6% probability
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 48.3% probability
- Briton Nikora: 33.5% probability
- William Kennedy: 33.0% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 32.6% probability
North Queensland Cowboys
- Braidon Burns: 37.1% probability
- Robert Derby: 32.7% probability
- Jeremiah Nanai: 32.6% probability
- Jaxon Purdue: 32.2% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 29.1% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Sharks vs Cowboys game.
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Sharks vs Cowboys: Essential Details
The NRL Round 22 clash between the Sharks and Cowboys at Shark Park is scheduled to commence at 4:05pm AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Cronulla Sharks vs North Queensland Cowboys
- Date: Sunday 3 August 2025
- Kick-off: 4:05pm AEST
- Location: Shark Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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