RegisterLog in
  • Home
  • Rugby League
  • NRL

St George Illawarra Dragons vs Cronulla Sharks NRL Betting Tips - Sharks to thrash the Dragons in Round 23

ryan-tucker
Ryan Tucker
Editor
Last updated: Thu 06 Aug 2026 17:20
The Cronulla Sharks are predicted to continue their dominance over the St George Illawarra Dragons, having won 13 of the last 15 matchups and recently defeating them 34-12. The Sharks’ high-scoring and efficient play, averaging nearly 39 points in their last five games, sets them apart from a struggling Dragons side ranked 17th for both points scored and conceded. Bettors are recommended to take Cronulla -15.5 and Over 30.5 points, with William Kennedy and Teig Wilton as valuable anytime tryscorer options.
Share
Ryan Tucker 06 Aug 2026
Share this article
Or copy link
Copy
  • Cronulla have won 13 of their last 15 games against the Dragons
  • Sharks average nearly 39 points in last 5; Dragons defence among NRL's weakest
  • Best bets: Cronulla -15.5, Over 30.5 points, Kennedy/Wilton as tryscorers
cronulla sharks
Cronulla Sharks to dominate again (Getty Images)

St George Illawarra Dragons vs Cronulla Sharks Verdict


Cronulla have won 13 of the last 15 meetings dating back to 2019 and beat the Dragons 34-12 earlier this season. More of the same is predicted with the Sharks -15.5 on the line and to pass 30.5 points the best bet.

  • Cronulla have won 13 of the last 15 meetings against St George Illawarra and beat the Dragons 34-12 earlier this season.
  • The Sharks rank second for points and first for completion rate, while the Dragons rank 17th for points allowed and run metres conceded.
  • Cronulla have averaged 38.8 points across their last five and are 7-1 against bottom-nine teams with an average winning margin of 24 pts.
  • William Kennedy scored in the previous meeting and has crossed in 3 of his last 5, while Teig Wilton attacks a Dragons edge defence giving up tries all over the park.

Head to Head Stats


Cronulla have owned this matchup, winning 13 of the last 15 dating back to 2019. 

The Sharks won the Round 14 meeting 34-12 and have won four of the last five overall, with St George Illawarra's only recent win coming by eight points last season.

St George Illawarra Dragons Form


The Dragons lost 28-22 to the Dolphins last week, taking their season loss tally to 17. 

They did enough with the ball to hang around, completing 19 of 21 sets in the first half and finding tries through Setu Tu, Tyrell Sloan, Clint Gutherson and Ryan Couchman.

That still does not change the bigger problem. St George Illawarra rank 17th for points scored, 17th for linebreaks and 17th for points allowed. 

They have averaged 18.4 points scored and 24.0 conceded across their last five, which is not enough against a Cronulla team that can put points on in chunks.

Cronulla Sharks Form


Cronulla beat South Sydney 32-16 last week for their fifth straight win, and the attack was built through the halves and forwards. 

Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes were on song, Briton Nikora ran a strong line for the first try, Blayke Brailey scored from dummy half, and Addin Fonua-Blake crashed over for his first try of the year.

The Sharks have averaged 38.8 points scored and just 12.4 conceded across their last five, which is the exact profile needed to cover a big number. 

They are first for completion rate, second for points and fourth for points allowed, and their ball control should be enough to pin the Dragons in bad field position for long stretches.

Verdict

Take Cronulla -15.5 and Sharks Over 30.5 points. William Kennedy and Teig Wilton are the top anytime tryscorer props.

Best Bet1: Cronulla -15.5 Line @9/10 at Hollywoodbets - 3 Units
Best Bet2: Sharks Over 30.5 Team Total @8/9 at bet365 - 3 Units
Best Bet3: Will Kennedy Anytime Tryscorer @8/5 at Star Sports - 1 Unit
Best Bet4: Teig Wilton Anytime Tryscorer @12/5 at Hollywoodbets - 1 Unit
Cronulla -15.5
Line
@9/10 - 3 Units
£30 Free Bet
Use promo code NEWBONUS

Claim £30 free bet & 20 Free Spins. Use the promo code NEWBONUS. New Hollywoodbets account holders. 18 years or older. United Kingdom residents only. T&Cs apply.

Bet at Hollywoodbets
Sharks Over 30.5
Team Total
@8/9 - 3 Units
Bet £10 Get £30
with bonus code NEWBONUS

Available to new customers only. Make a qualifying deposit of £5 or more and claim the offer within 30 days of registering your account to qualify for 300% of that amount in Bet Credits, up to a maximum of £30 in Bet Credits. Once released, your Bet Credits will be held in your account balance and are non-withdrawable. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Registration required. Time limits and T&Cs apply. The bonus code NEWBONUS can be used during registration but does not change the offer amount in any way. #ad

Bet at bet365
Will Kennedy
Anytime Tryscorer
@8/5 - 1 Unit
Bet £20 Get £10
Use promo code NEWBONUS

18+ New customers only. Bet £20 (or more) EVS (2.0) or greater Get 2 x £5 Free Bets. 1 x £5 Free Bet paid automatically & following £5 Free Bet after 24hrs. Min Free Bet odds 4/1 (5.0) on accumulators Trebles & upwards. Expires after 24hrs. Full T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org

Bet at Star Sports
Teig Wilton
Anytime Tryscorer
@12/5 - 1 Unit
£30 Free Bet
Use promo code NEWBONUS

Claim £30 free bet & 20 Free Spins. Use the promo code NEWBONUS. New Hollywoodbets account holders. 18 years or older. United Kingdom residents only. T&Cs apply.

Bet at Hollywoodbets
ryan-tucker
Ryan Tucker

Sports Editor & Betting Analyst • Australian Sports Specialist & Betting Model Expert

Ryan's love for sport traverses many countries and cultures. From humble beginnings in Western Sydney growing up playing and refereeing Rugby League to running European wide Australian Rules Football tournaments there is a mountain of experience in between. 


Multiple trips to North America has also deepened the love for the four major US sports and a continuing dream to catch as much live action as possible.

Stats and data analysis has now outgrown the hobby tag and the countless models and simulations are now being put to good use writing previews and predictions for NRL.

Read More

Related

Top Betting Sites

special-offer-1Betting offers

Upcoming Events

08 May 2026

  • WNBA 2026 -
  • Basketball

10 June 2026

  • Volleyball Nations League 2026 -
  • Volleyball

09 July 2026

  • VCT 2026 China Stage 2 -
  • Esports
Load More
09 Aug 2026

St George Illawarra Dragons v Cronulla Sharks

days

hours

min
Add to Calendar

Sports Tips Starts in

Today's Acca Tips

  • Soccer tips

  • Tennis tips

 bonus image
Resources
Copyright © 2026 All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited. Players must be 18 or over and located in jurisdictions where online gambling is legal. Please play responsibly. Bet with your head, not over it. Know when to Stop. Gamble responsibly and Think about your choices. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, and wants help, call or visit: gamcare.org.uk (UK), 800gambler.org (US), or gamblinghelponline.org.au (Australia). Gambling is addictive 18+. #Ads © 2026 freetips.com
Hear more from Freetips.com