Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs South Sydney Rabbitohs predictions, Aug 02, 2026

Jul 27, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

South Sydney Rabbitohs

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As the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks prepare to face the South Sydney Rabbitohs on August 2, 2026, fans can expect an engaging clash in the NRL. The Sharks enter this matchup with an impressive form, having secured victory in four of their last five games. Their recent performances demonstrate a solid defense combined with an effective attack, allowing them to outscore opponents consistently.

Conversely, the Rabbitohs have also exhibited resilience, winning three of their previous five outings, although they face a challenging trip to Shark Park. The Rabbitohs will need to capitalize on their offensive strategies and tighten their defense against a Sharks side that has proven dominant at home.

Bookmakers favor the Sharks with odds of 1.35 for a home win, reflecting a probability of 67.1%. In contrast, South Sydney stands at 3.39 for an away victory, indicating a 28.1% chance of winning. According to the model’s prediction, a final score of 29-20 in favor of Cronulla-Sutherland could materialize.

Ultimately, while trends and stats favor the Sharks, rugby league remains unpredictable. Both teams have the capacity to impact the outcome, making this an intriguing fixture for fans and bettors alike.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-07-26T22:52:02+00:00.

Cronulla-Sutherland
68.3%		 Draw
3.8%		 South Sydney
27.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 29:20

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Betting Odds

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betsson 1.38 20 3.3
MarathonBet 1.35 30 3.27
Pinnacle 1.36 22.41 3.41
Best for US Customers 1.34 24 3.4

Latest Results

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
21.06.26 Sydney Roosters – Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – 27:8		 24.07.26 South Sydney Rabbitohs – Melbourne Storm – 28:26
18.07.26 Canberra Raiders – South Sydney Rabbitohs – 34:24
12.07.26 South Sydney Rabbitohs – Newcastle Knights – 26:24
03.07.26 Penrith Panthers – South Sydney Rabbitohs – 36:14
25.06.26 Parramatta Eels – South Sydney Rabbitohs – 12:32

Facts

  • The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NRL (Play Offs: ) and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ NRL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cronulla-Sutherland won 4.
  • Cronulla-Sutherland is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • South Sydney‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • South Sydney may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Cronulla-Sutherland has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, Cronulla-Sutherland is the team to beat.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cronulla-Sutherland won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 381:379. (average 19.1:19).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Cronulla-Sutherland won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 245:223. (average 20.4:18.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    09.05.26 South Sydney Rabbitohs – Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – 36:12
    26.07.25 South Sydney Rabbitohs – Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – 12:14
    22.03.25 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – South Sydney Rabbitohs – 27:12
    03.08.24 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – South Sydney Rabbitohs – 20:6
    13.04.24 South Sydney Rabbitohs – Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – 22:34

    Standings

    Main

    Pl W L Pts
    1 Penrith Panthers 18 14 4 539:255 34
    2 Sydney Roosters 18 13 5 449:364 32
    3 New Zealand Warriors 18 12 6 496:306 30
    4 Cronulla Sharks 18 12 6 536:375 30
    5 Dolphins 18 11 7 488:404 28
    6 South Sydney Rabbitohs 18 10 8 510:432 26
    7 Newcastle Knights 19 11 8 481:445 26
    8 NQ Cowboys 19 11 8 442:470 26
    9 Canterbury Bulldogs 18 9 9 342:400 24
    10 Manly Sea Eagles 19 9 10 485:395 22
    11 Canberra Raiders 19 9 10 435:470 22
    12 Melbourne Storm 19 8 11 446:458 20
    13 Gold Coast Titans 18 6 12 373:459 18
    14 Brisbane Broncos 18 6 12 339:471 18
    15 Parramatta Eels 18 6 12 349:531 18
    16 Wests Tigers 19 7 12 365:573 18
    17 St. George Illawarra Dragons 18 2 16 274:541 10

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