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On May 9, 2026, the St. George Illawarra Dragons host the Newcastle Knights in what promises to be an intriguing NRL showdown. St. George Illawarra will be looking to halt a troubling run of form, having lost all of their last five matches. Their struggles may stem from a lack of consistency in both attack and defense, which has seen them fall behind early and fail to recover in games.
In contrast, the Newcastle Knights enter this clash with a modicum of momentum, having secured two wins in their last five outings. Their recent success can be attributed to a more cohesive game plan and a potent offensive line that has been able to capitalize on opponents’ mistakes.
Bookmakers reflect this disparity in form with odds favoring Newcastle at 1.47 against St. George’s 2.79 for a home win. Furthermore, analytic models suggest a probability of 37.3% for a Dragons victory, 4.2% for a draw, and a notable 56.1% likelihood of an away win for the Knights. With predictions leaning towards a close scoreline of 24:29, this matchup could hinge on which team can effectively impose their strategy, making for a compelling contest. As always, outcomes in sport remain unpredictable, and both teams will be eager to stake their claim.
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| St. George Illawarra 29.4% |
Draw 3.7% |
Newcastle 66.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 23:32
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.4 | 18 | 1.4 | |
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3.05 | 32 | 1.39 | |
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3.2 | 23 | 1.33 |
Latest Results
| 25.04.26 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Sydney Roosters – 16:62 18.04.26 South Sydney Rabbitohs – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 30:12 10.04.26 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles – 18:28 04.04.26 St. George Illawarra Dragons – North Queensland Cowboys – 0:32 29.03.26 Gold Coast Titans – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 22:14 |
03.05.26 Newcastle Knights – South Sydney Rabbitohs – 42:38 26.04.26 Newcastle Knights – Penrith Panthers – 12:44 19.04.26 Sydney Roosters – Newcastle Knights – 38:24 12.04.26 Wests Tigers – Newcastle Knights – 42:22 05.04.26 Newcastle Knights – Canberra Raiders – 32:12 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 07.02.26 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Newcastle Knights – 28:18 30.05.25 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Newcastle Knights – 20:6 05.04.24 Newcastle Knights – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 30:10 02.09.23 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Newcastle Knights – 12:32 17.04.22 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Newcastle Knights – 21:16 |
Standings
Main
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Penrith Panthers | 9 | 8 | 1 | 291:122 | 16 |
| 2 | New Zealand Warriors | 9 | 7 | 2 | 278:170 | 14 |
| 3 | Sydney Roosters | 8 | 6 | 2 | 253:202 | 14 |
| 4 | South Sydney Rabbitohs | 8 | 5 | 3 | 260:192 | 12 |
| 5 | Wests Tigers | 8 | 5 | 3 | 219:179 | 12 |
| 6 | NQ Cowboys | 9 | 6 | 3 | 239:227 | 12 |
| 7 | Manly Sea Eagles | 8 | 4 | 4 | 227:176 | 10 |
| 8 | Cronulla Sharks | 8 | 4 | 4 | 244:208 | 10 |
| 9 | Brisbane Broncos | 9 | 5 | 4 | 210:209 | 10 |
| 10 | Newcastle Knights | 9 | 5 | 4 | 232:262 | 10 |
| 11 | Dolphins | 8 | 3 | 5 | 184:195 | 8 |
| 12 | Canterbury Bulldogs | 8 | 3 | 5 | 145:194 | 8 |
| 13 | Canberra Raiders | 9 | 4 | 5 | 183:249 | 8 |
| 14 | Gold Coast Titans | 8 | 2 | 6 | 158:204 | 6 |
| 15 | Parramatta Eels | 9 | 3 | 6 | 194:315 | 6 |
| 16 | Melbourne Storm | 9 | 2 | 7 | 198:260 | 4 |
| 17 | St. George Illawarra Dragons | 8 | 0 | 8 | 114:265 | 0 |
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