Warriors vs Dolphins Prediction and Tips - NRL Finals Week 1 2026

The Warriors will face the Dolphins in NRL Finals Week 1 action at Go Media Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off at 4:05pm AEST.

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

Who Will Win?

Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's New Zealand vs Dolphins NRL match 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Warriors a 67% chance of defeating the Dolphins at Go Media Stadium.

Warriors vs Dolphins: Odds

The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's NRL clash at Go Media Stadium are shown here:

• Head to Head: Warriors $1.53, Dolphins $2.35
• Line: Warriors -4.5 ($1.91), Dolphins +4.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 47.5 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 Warriors at $1.53 and the Dolphins at $2.35.

The Warriors are listed as 4.5-point favourites against the Dolphins, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Dolphins (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 47.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Warriors (-4.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 47.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.

Warriors vs Dolphins: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Warriors at $1.53 with Bet365
• Line: Warriors -4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 47.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

These Warriors vs Dolphins best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.

Warriors vs Dolphins: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Warriors vs Dolphins at Go Media Stadium on Saturday is the Warriors winning 26-19.

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

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Warriors vs Dolphins match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Warriors vs Dolphins match.

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Warriors vs Dolphins: Essential Details

The NRL Finals clash between the Warriors and Dolphins at Go Media Stadium is scheduled to start at 4:05pm AEST on Saturday.

• Teams: New Zealand Warriors vs Dolphins
• Date: Saturday 12 September 2026
• Kick-off: 4:05pm AEST
• Location: Go Media Stadium

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

Conclusion

Our Warriors vs Dolphins predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our rugby league tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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