Sharks vs Dolphins Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 3, 2026
Last updated: Mar 18, 2026, 1:15PM | Published: Mar 15, 2026, 10:05PM
The Sharks will take on the Dolphins in NRL Round 3 action at Shark Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off at 5:30pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Sharks 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 outcome of Saturday's Cronulla vs Dolphins NRL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Sharks a 74% chance of winning against the Dolphins in Round 3 of the 2026 NRL season.
Sharks vs Dolphins: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's NRL clash at Shark Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Sharks $1.45, Dolphins $2.75
- Line: Sharks -6.5 ($1.91), Dolphins +6.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 55.5 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 $1.45 and the Dolphins at $2.75.
The Sharks are 6.5-point favourites against the Dolphins, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Dolphins (+6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 55.5 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 (-6.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 55.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 64% of the time.
Sharks vs Dolphins: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Sharks at $1.45 with Bet365
- Line: Sharks -6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 55.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Sharks vs Dolphins: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Sharks vs Dolphins at Shark Stadium this Saturday is the Sharks winning 28-18.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Sharks vs Dolphins match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Sharks vs Dolphins: Try Scorers
Are you looking for Sharks vs Dolphins try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Sharks' Samuel Stonestreet is the most likely player to score the first try in Cronulla vs Dolphins.
Stonestreet has a 8.1% chance of scoring the first try at Shark Stadium, while the Sharks star has a 53.6% 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
Cronulla Sharks
- Samuel Stonestreet: 8.1% probability
- Sione Katoa: 7.8% probability
- KL Iro: 6.2% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 4.6% probability
- Briton Nikora: 4.3% probability
Dolphins
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow: 7.8% probability
- Herbie Farnworth: 5.6% probability
- Selwyn Cobbo: 5.6% probability
- Jamayne Isaako: 5.1% probability
- Jake Averillo: 4.4% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Cronulla Sharks
- Sione Katoa: 53.8% probability
- Samuel Stonestreet: 53.6% probability
- KL Iro: 42.9% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 36.5% probability
- Briton Nikora: 35.0% probability
Dolphins
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow: 51.5% probability
- Selwyn Cobbo: 41.6% probability
- Herbie Farnworth: 40.8% probability
- Jamayne Isaako: 39.2% probability
- Jake Averillo: 33.1% probability
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Sharks vs Dolphins match.
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Sharks vs Dolphins: Essential Details
The NRL Round 3 clash between the Sharks and Dolphins at Shark Stadium is scheduled to begin at 5:30pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Cronulla Sharks vs Dolphins
- Date: Saturday 21 March 2026
- Kick-off: 5:30pm AEDT
- Location: Shark Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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