St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks predictions, Aug 09, 2026

Aug 02, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Australian NRL, on Sunday,

St. George Illawarra Dragons

Cronulla-Sutherland

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The upcoming NRL clash between St. George Illawarra Dragons and Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks on August 9, 2026, presents an intriguing matchup. The Dragons, playing at home, have struggled in recent weeks, securing only 1 victory from their last 5 outings. This inconsistency has raised concerns about their form and ability to capitalize on home advantage.

In contrast, the Sharks enter this fixture riding high, having won their last 5 matches. Their current momentum showcases a well-structured game plan, marked by solid defense and an explosive attack that has effectively exploited defensive weaknesses across their opponents. As the Sharks look to maintain their winning streak, their confidence could play a crucial role in dictating the game’s pace.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 5.22 for the home side and a strong 1.18 for the visitors, predicting a final score of 17:33 in favor of Cronulla-Sutherland. While the Dragons will aim to reverse their fortunes and harness the support of their home crowd, the Sharks’ form suggests they will likely remain the team to beat. Fans can expect a competitive match, but the results remain uncertain until the final whistle.

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St. George Illawarra
17.9%		 Draw
3.1%		 Cronulla-Sutherland
79.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 17:33

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 5.22 30.51 1.18

Latest Results

31.07.26 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Dolphins NRL – 22:28
26.07.26 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Gold Coast Titans – 18:38
18.07.26 New Zealand Warriors – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 20:12
04.07.26 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Wests Tigers – 24:10
28.06.26 Canberra Raiders – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 24:16		 02.08.26 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – South Sydney Rabbitohs – 32:16
26.07.26 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles – Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – 12:48
17.07.26 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – Newcastle Knights – 20:18
11.07.26 Dolphins NRL – Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – 0:66
04.07.26 Brisbane Broncos – Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – 16:28

Facts

  • This match will feature an outsider and one of the leaders (ranked 17 and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NRL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, St. George Illawarra won 1.
  • St. George Illawarra is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Cronulla-Sutherland is showing excellent form with consecutive wins (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • Cronulla-Sutherland may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Cronulla-Sutherland is the undisputed favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, St. George Illawarra won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 346:486. (average 17.3:24.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, St. George Illawarra won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 190:241. (average 19:24.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    07.06.26 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 34:12
    09.08.25 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – 22:14
    12.06.25 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 30:18
    25.08.24 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – 10:38
    05.05.24 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 20:10

    Standings

    Main

    Pl W L Pts
    1 Penrith Panthers 19 15 4 581:273 36
    2 Sydney Roosters 19 14 5 531:376 34
    3 New Zealand Warriors 19 13 6 538:312 32
    4 Cronulla Sharks 19 13 6 568:391 32
    5 Dolphins 19 12 7 516:426 30
    6 Newcastle Knights 20 12 8 511:451 28
    7 South Sydney Rabbitohs 19 10 9 526:464 26
    8 Canterbury Bulldogs 19 10 9 378:422 26
    9 NQ Cowboys 20 11 9 454:552 26
    10 Manly Sea Eagles 19 9 10 485:395 22
    11 Canberra Raiders 20 9 11 453:512 22
    12 Melbourne Storm 20 8 12 468:494 20
    13 Parramatta Eels 19 7 12 365:544 20
    14 Gold Coast Titans 19 6 13 379:501 18
    15 Brisbane Broncos 19 6 13 345:501 18
    16 Wests Tigers 20 7 13 378:589 18
    17 St. George Illawarra Dragons 19 2 17 296:569 10

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