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The upcoming NRL clash between the Wests Tigers and St. George Illawarra Dragons on August 16, 2026, promises to be a compelling encounter at the Tigers’ home ground. Both teams are navigating contrasting recent forms, with the Tigers struggling to find form having lost their last five matches. In contrast, the Dragons have managed to secure two victories in their previous five outings, showcasing a slight edge in momentum as they head into this match.
Statistically, bookmakers have the odds leaning toward a home win at 1.83, while the Dragons sit at 2.05 for an away victory, indicating a competitive matchup. Our model predicts a near-even contest, with a 49.6% chance of a home win versus a 46.1% likelihood of an away victory. This is further corroborated by a predicted final score of 25:23, suggesting a tightly fought match.
Tactically, the Tigers will need to shore up their defense and capitalize on home advantages, while the Dragons may look to exploit the Tigers’ recent vulnerabilities. With both teams keen to improve their standings, this match could swing in either direction, making betting decisions particularly challenging. As always, caution is advised given the unpredictable nature of the sport.
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| Wests 50.7% |
Draw 4.1% |
St. George Illawarra 45.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 25:25
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.85 | 18 | 2.1 | |
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1.81 | 27 | 2.02 | |
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1.84 | 22.06 | 2.05 | |
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1.83 | 22 | 2.05 |
Latest Results
| 02.08.26 Wests Tigers – Parramatta Eels – 13:16 25.07.26 Canberra Raiders – Wests Tigers – 56:10 18.07.26 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs – Wests Tigers – 32:0 10.07.26 Wests Tigers – New Zealand Warriors – 6:32 04.07.26 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Wests Tigers – 24:10 |
09.08.26 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – 24:16 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 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 04.07.26 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Wests Tigers – 24:10 03.05.25 Wests Tigers – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 34:28 07.06.24 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Wests Tigers – 56:14 14.04.24 Wests Tigers – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 12:24 24.02.24 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Wests Tigers – 34:18 |
Standings
Main
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Penrith Panthers | 20 | 15 | 5 | 593:301 | 36 |
| 2 | Sydney Roosters | 20 | 15 | 5 | 551:394 | 36 |
| 3 | New Zealand Warriors | 20 | 14 | 6 | 566:324 | 34 |
| 4 | Cronulla Sharks | 20 | 13 | 7 | 584:415 | 32 |
| 5 | Dolphins | 20 | 13 | 7 | 556:458 | 32 |
| 6 | Newcastle Knights | 21 | 13 | 8 | 541:475 | 30 |
| 7 | South Sydney Rabbitohs | 20 | 11 | 9 | 554:488 | 28 |
| 8 | NQ Cowboys | 21 | 12 | 9 | 484:560 | 28 |
| 9 | Canterbury Bulldogs | 20 | 10 | 10 | 396:442 | 26 |
| 10 | Manly Sea Eagles | 20 | 9 | 11 | 505:437 | 24 |
| 11 | Melbourne Storm | 21 | 9 | 12 | 510:514 | 22 |
| 12 | Canberra Raiders | 21 | 9 | 12 | 477:542 | 22 |
| 13 | Parramatta Eels | 20 | 7 | 13 | 389:572 | 20 |
| 14 | Gold Coast Titans | 20 | 6 | 14 | 387:531 | 18 |
| 15 | Brisbane Broncos | 20 | 6 | 14 | 377:541 | 18 |
| 16 | Wests Tigers | 20 | 7 | 13 | 378:589 | 18 |
| 17 | St. George Illawarra Dragons | 20 | 3 | 17 | 320:585 | 12 |
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