Sharks vs Dolphins Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 3, 2026
Last updated: Mar 21, 2026, 6:30AM | Published: Mar 15, 2026, 10:05PM
The Sharks will sqaure off with 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, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Cronulla vs Dolphins NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Sharks a 75% chance of winning against the Dolphins in Round 3 of the 2026 NRL season.
Sharks vs Dolphins: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's NRL clash at Shark Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Sharks $1.44, Dolphins $2.80
- Line: Sharks -6.5 ($1.91), Dolphins +6.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 53.5 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 $1.44 and the Dolphins at $2.80.
The Sharks are listed as 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 53.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Sharks (-6.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 53.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 60% of the time.
Sharks vs Dolphins: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Sharks at $1.44 with Bet365
- Line: Sharks -6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 53.5 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 on 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 the best betting 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 8.5% chance of scoring the first try at Shark Stadium, while the Sharks star has a 53.2% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for our complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Cronulla Sharks
- Samuel Stonestreet: 8.5% probability
- Sione Katoa: 7.8% probability
- KL Iro: 6.1% probability
- Briton Nikora: 5.0% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 4.9% probability
Dolphins
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow: 7.6% probability
- Selwyn Cobbo: 5.9% probability
- Herbie Farnworth: 5.6% probability
- Jamayne Isaako: 5.1% probability
- Jake Averillo: 4.6% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Cronulla Sharks
- Sione Katoa: 53.8% probability
- Samuel Stonestreet: 53.2% probability
- KL Iro: 43.6% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 36.4% probability
- Briton Nikora: 34.4% probability
Dolphins
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow: 51.1% probability
- Selwyn Cobbo: 41.2% probability
- Herbie Farnworth: 39.3% probability
- Jamayne Isaako: 37.0% probability
- Jake Averillo: 33.0% probability
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis 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 mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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