Dolphins vs Cronulla Sharks Prediction, Tips & Odds

Their winning streak coming to an Origin-impacted halt, the fourth-placed Dolphins take on the fifth-placed Sharks in a crunch clash at Redcliffe.  

FORM: The Dolphins won eight straight – culminating in a gutsy 26-24 eclipse of the Warriors despite losing Isaiya Katoa to injury – but a rejigged side was pipped 13-12 by the Knights in Newcastle on Sunday.  

The Sharks have won five of their last six, bouncing back from a disappointing 27-8 loss to the Roosters by outlasting the desperate – albeit severely weakened – Broncos 28-16 in Brisbane on Saturday.  

INS AND OUTS: The Dolphins have named Maroons Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Selwyn Cobbo, Max Plath and Thomas Flegler and Blues debutant Jack Bostock. Ray Stone will be rested. The Sharks are unchanged, though Origin reps Briton Nikora, Addin Fonua-Blake and Blayke Brailey are in the reserves. 

KEY MATCH-UP: Kiwi Test teammates Ronaldo Mulitalo and the in-form Jamayne Isaako are set for a fascinating duel on the wing.  

HISTORY: The Dolphins are 3-1 against the Sharks, including a blistering 38-10 victory in Sydney in Round 3 this season.  

KEY STAT: The Dolphins have a modest 5-4 record at Kayo Stadium, crashing 52-18 to embattled Manly in their only match at the venue so far in 2026. The last five matches they’ve averaged totals of over 63 points.  

VERDICT: A huge encounter in the context of both in-form teams’ top-four aspirations. The Dolphins were gutsy in their streak-ending loss last week with so many Origin players absent, though Isaiya Katoa’s influence was clearly missed.  

The Sharks are arguably less proven, but Nicho Hynes’ strong showing against Brisbane was a big positive ahead of the run home. The visitors are getting a handy start and look the better value here.  

Prediction: Back the Sharks to Cover the Line (+4.5) @ $1.90 

SGM: EITHER TEAM BY UNDER 10.5 POINTS / OVER 49.5 TOTAL POINTS / JAMAYNE ISAAKO ANYTIME TRYSCORER / SIONE KATOA ANYTIME TRYSCORER / KL IRO ANYTIME TRYSCORER @ $19.53