RegisterLog in
  • Home
  • Rugby League
  • NRL

St George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins NRL Betting Tips - Dolphins to thrash Dragons in Round 22

jeremy-darke
Jeremy Darke
Editor
Last updated: Wed 29 Jul 2026 11:49
The St George Illawarra Dragons enter this clash on a disastrous run, losing 16 of their past 18 matches and struggling at both ends of the field. In contrast, the Dolphins are in good attacking form, averaging 27 points per game and bouncing back well from setbacks. Recent head-to-head history and form suggest a dominant Dolphins win by a margin greater than 13 points, with star players Jamayne Isaako and Selwyn Cobbo tipped to continue their impressive try-scoring form.
Share
Jeremy Darke 29 Jul 2026
Share this article
Or copy link
Copy
  • Dragons have lost 16 of their last 18 matches
  • Dolphins are in top form, regularly scoring 30+ points
  • Dolphins win by 13+ margin, with Isaako and Cobbo likely to score tries
dolphins
Dolphins to thrash the Dragons (Getty Images)

St George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins Verdict


The Dragons have lost 16 of their 18 matches and the season is over. I don't see them being competitive against the Dolphins, who have scored at least 30 points in seven of their last 10 matches and can win by a 13+ margin. 

  • The Dragons’ 16 losses have come by an average margin of 17.8 points.
  • Three of the Dolphins’ last five wins have come by at least 26 points.
  • The Dolphins have scored at least 30 points in seven of their last 10 games.
  • Isaako and Cobbo have combined for 13 tries across their last five matches.

Head to Head


The Dolphins have won three of their five games against St George Illawarra, although each victory has come in Queensland.

Their most recent meeting was a 56-6 demolition in Round 14 last season. The Dolphins also won 38-0 in 2024 and 26-12 in their inaugural season.

The Dragons have won both previous meetings played in New South Wales, recording a 38-12 victory in 2023 and winning 26-6 at WIN Stadium in 2024.

St George Illawarra Dragons Form - 16 Losses In 18 Games


The Dragons have lost four of their last five matches, with their only victory during that period coming against Wests Tigers.

Their latest defeat was particularly concerning. St George Illawarra opened the scoring against Gold Coast but then conceded 38 points, with the Titans producing several long-range tries and repeatedly exposing the Dragons’ right edge.

The Dragons made errors inside the opposition 20 and struggled to convert limited attacking opportunities. 

Their attack ranks last for points and linebreaks, while their defence sits 16th for points conceded and last for run metres allowed.

Dolphins Form - Phins Perfect Response


The Dolphins enter Round 22 after responding to their 66-0 loss against Cronulla with an impressive 36-16 victory over North Queensland.

They trailed 10-0 early but remained composed, scoring four unanswered tries to take control of the contest. Isaako crossed twice and finished with 22 points, while Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow ran for 234 metres and broke nine tackles.

The Dolphins have won three of their last five games and remain firmly in the finals race. The Dolphins average 27 points per game this season and possess multiple attacking options through Tabuai-Fidow, Cobbo, Isaako and Herbie Farnworth.

Verdict

Dolphins should run away with this one, clearing the 13+ margin and scoring over their team total of 30.5 points. Jamayne Isaako and Selwyn Cobbo to cross for the Phins.

Best Bet1: Dolphins 13+ Winning Margin @32/33 at Hollywood bets - 3 Units
Best Bet2: Dolphins Over 30.5 Team Total @10/11 at bet365 - 2 Units
Best Bet3: Isaako & Cobbo Same Game Try Scorer Multi @19/10 at Star Sports - 1 Unit
Best Bet4: Jamayne Isaako First Tryscorer @11/2 at Ladbrokes - 1 Unit
Dolphins 13+
Winning Margin
@32/33 - 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 Hollywood bets
Dolphins Over 30.5
Team Total
@10/11 - 2 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
Isaako & Cobbo
Same Game Try Scorer Multi
@19/10 - 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
Jamayne Isaako
First Tryscorer
@11/2 - 1 Unit
Bet £5 Get £30
Use Promo code NEWBONUS

18+ New UK+IRE customers. Paypal and certain deposit types and bet types excluded. Min £5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 = 6 x £5 free bets. Free bets valid for 7 days on sports, stake not returned, restrictions apply. T&Cs apply.

Bet at Ladbrokes
jeremy-darke
Jeremy Darke

Sports Editor & Betting Analyst • 15+ Years of Experience, Australian Sports Specialist

Jeremy is a freelance journalist who is a true sports activist. A die-hard fan of the NRL all his life and also has a passion for all the major American sports.


From when he was a little fella he has played most sports ranging from rugby, ice hockey, tennis and football, just to name a few. His interest in analytics and statistics helps him find the edge while writing previews and being a regular tipster.

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
31 Jul 2026

St George Illawarra Dragons v Dolphins

days

hours

min
Add to Calendar

Sports Tips Starts in

Today's Acca Tips

  • Soccer tips

  • Horse Racing 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