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

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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
	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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