Sharks vs Knights Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 26, 2025
Last updated: Aug 31, 2025, 4:00AM | Published: Aug 24, 2025, 11:30PM
The Sharks will face the Knights in NRL Round 26 action at Shark Park on Sunday, starting at 2:00pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Sharks vs Knights game, along with the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Cronulla vs Newcastle NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Sharks an 86% chance of defeating the Knights in Round 26 of the 2025 NRL season.
Sharks vs Knights: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's NRL clash at Shark Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Sharks $1.08, Knights $8.00
- Line: Sharks -19.5 ($1.91), Knights +19.5 ($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 $1.08 and the Knights at $8.00.
The Sharks are 19.5-point favourites against the Knights, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Knights (+19.5) 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 analytics model, the Knights (+19.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 49.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Sharks vs Knights: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Knights at $8.00 with Bet365
- Line: Knights +19.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 49.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Sharks vs Knights predictions are based on world-class modelling and gambling experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Sharks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Knights to win is our preferred option due to the 1.4% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Sharks vs Knights: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Sharks vs Knights at Shark Park on Sunday is the Sharks winning 31-14.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Sharks vs Knights match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Sharks vs Knights: Try Scorers
Searching for Sharks vs Knights try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Sharks' Ronaldo Mulitalo is the most likely player to score the first try in Cronulla vs Newcastle.
Mulitalo has a 10.4% chance of scoring the first try at Shark Park, while the Sharks star has a 58.1% 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: 10.4% probability
- Sione Katoa: 9.8% probability
- KL Iro: 7.6% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 6.1% probability
- Mawene Hiroti: 5.4% probability
Newcastle Knights
- Dominic Young: 6.4% probability
- Greg Marzhew: 4.1% probability
- Bradman Best: 3.7% probability
- Fletcher Hunt: 3.4% probability
- Dane Gagai: 2.8% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Cronulla Sharks
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 58.1% probability
- Sione Katoa: 56.1% probability
- KL Iro: 48.4% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 38.5% probability
- Mawene Hiroti: 36.8% probability
Newcastle Knights
- Dominic Young: 40.3% probability
- Greg Marzhew: 29.4% probability
- Bradman Best: 27.3% probability
- Fletcher Hunt: 24.0% probability
- Dane Gagai: 21.5% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Sharks vs Knights match.
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Sharks vs Knights: Essential Details
The NRL Round 26 clash between the Sharks and Knights at Shark Park is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights
- Date: Sunday 31 August 2025
- Kick-off: 2:00pm AEST
- Location: Shark Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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