Dolphins vs North Queensland Cowboys predictions, Jul 19, 2026

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The upcoming NRL clash between the Dolphins and the North Queensland Cowboys on July 19, 2026, promises to be an intriguing encounter, particularly as the Dolphins play on their home turf.

Recent form highlights the Dolphins as having a slight edge, having won 3 of their last 5 matches, reflecting a team that is currently building momentum. Their tactical approach has shown a balanced mixture of aggressive offense and solid defense, which could prove pivotal against the Cowboys. In contrast, the North Queensland Cowboys have managed to secure victory in only 2 of their last 5 outings, indicating inconsistencies in their performance.

The bookmakers have set the odds at 1.64 for a Dolphins win and 2.34 for an away win for the Cowboys, suggesting that while the Dolphins are favored, the match could still tilt either way depending on execution on the day. Our model’s predictions align with this sentiment, indicating a 56.3% chance for a Dolphins victory, while giving the Cowboys a 39.9% probability of winning.

With both teams aiming to improve their standings, fans can expect an exciting and competitive match, although no outcome is guaranteed.

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Dolphins 56.1%

Draw 4.1%

North Queensland 39.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 27:23

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.68	18	2.35
	1.66	29	2.26
	1.66	18.17	2.39
	1.66	21	2.34

Latest Results

11.07.26 Dolphins NRL – Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – 0:66 05.07.26 Newcastle Knights – Dolphins NRL – 13:12 27.06.26 Dolphins NRL – New Zealand Warriors – 26:24 20.06.26 Wests Tigers – Dolphins NRL – 22:36 12.06.26 Dolphins NRL – Sydney Roosters – 48:10

12.07.26 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles – North Queensland Cowboys – 18:19 OT 27.06.26 North Queensland Cowboys – Penrith Panthers – 26:12 21.06.26 New Zealand Warriors – North Queensland Cowboys – 38:20 06.06.26 North Queensland Cowboys – Dolphins NRL – 14:40 31.05.26 Canberra Raiders – North Queensland Cowboys – 26:12

Facts

This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 7 in the zone Promotion ~ NRL (Play Offs: ) and 9).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Dolphins won 5.

The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.

Dolphins may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Dolphins will hold a modest advantage in this match.

In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Dolphins won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 279:175. (average 34.9:21.9).

Including home matches between the teams, Dolphins won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 71:101. (average 23.7:33.7).

Latest Head To Head

06.06.26 North Queensland Cowboys – Dolphins NRL – 14:40 17.07.25 Dolphins NRL – North Queensland Cowboys – 43:24 14.06.25 North Queensland Cowboys – Dolphins NRL – 4:58 14.02.25 North Queensland Cowboys – Dolphins NRL – 8:50 04.05.24 North Queensland Cowboys – Dolphins NRL – 26:28

Standings

Main

		Pl	W	L		Pts
1	Penrith Panthers	16	13	3	503:223	30
2	New Zealand Warriors	16	11	5	470:276	26
3	Sydney Roosters	16	11	5	412:336	26
4	Newcastle Knights	17	11	6	441:402	26
5	Cronulla Sharks	16	10	6	468:345	24
6	South Sydney Rabbitohs	16	9	7	458:372	24
7	Dolphins	17	10	7	452:388	24
8	Manly Sea Eagles	17	9	8	441:309	22
9	NQ Cowboys	17	10	7	408:424	22
10	Melbourne Storm	17	8	9	414:416	18
11	Canterbury Bulldogs	16	7	9	292:394	18
12	Wests Tigers	17	7	10	355:485	18
13	Canberra Raiders	17	7	10	345:436	16
14	Parramatta Eels	17	6	11	331:507	16
15	Brisbane Broncos	16	5	11	315:441	14
16	Gold Coast Titans	16	4	12	297:409	12
17	St. George Illawarra Dragons	16	2	14	244:483	8

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