Sharks vs Rabbitohs Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 22, 2026

The Sharks will take on the Rabbitohs in NRL Round 22 action at Shark Stadium on Sunday, beginning at 2:00pm AEST.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Sharks vs Rabbitohs game, plus the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Cronulla vs South Sydney NRL match 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Sharks an 81% chance of beating the Rabbitohs in Round 22 of the 2026 NRL season.

Sharks vs Rabbitohs: Odds

The latest Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's NRL clash at Shark Stadium are shown here:

• Head to Head: Sharks $1.32, Rabbitohs $3.25
• Line: Sharks -8.5 ($1.91), Rabbitohs +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 $1.32 and the Rabbitohs at $3.25.

The Sharks are 8.5-point favourites against the Rabbitohs, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Rabbitohs (+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 model, the Sharks (-8.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 48.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Sharks vs Rabbitohs: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Sharks at $1.32 with Bet365
• Line: Sharks -8.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Over 48.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

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Sharks vs Rabbitohs: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Sharks vs Rabbitohs at Shark Stadium this Sunday is the Sharks winning 31-17.

This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Sharks vs Souths match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Sharks vs Rabbitohs game.

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Sharks vs Rabbitohs: Essential Details

The NRL Round 22 clash between the Sharks and Rabbitohs at Shark Stadium is scheduled to commence at 2:00pm AEST on Sunday.

• Teams: Cronulla Sharks vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
• Date: Sunday 2 August 2026
• Kick-off: 2:00pm AEST
• Location: Shark Stadium

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

Our Sharks vs Souths predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our rugby league tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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