The St. George Illawarra Dragons and Dolphins will meet at WIN Stadium to kick off a Friday night double-header. 

The Dragons have struggled all year, winning just two of their 18 matches, most recently falling 38-18 to the Titans on Sunday. 

Meanwhile, the Dolphins enter the clash fresh from the bye after an impressive 36-16 victory over the Cowboys the week prior. 

They sit in fifth spot on the ladder entering the round, two points behind the fourth-placed Sharks and four points ahead of the ninth-placed Bulldogs. 

Dean Young has named the same starting side that went down last weekend. Tevita Naufahu makes way as Jack Bostock comes back into Kristian Woolf’s side. 

Jake Averillo and Ray Stone join the extended bench while star half Isaiya Katoa is named in the reserves. 

The Dolphins dominated the Dragons 56-6 when these sides met last season, will we see a similar scoreline here?

For the latest team news, analysis, and expert insights ahead of this match, check out our Dragons vs Dolphins tips and predictions below!

Dragons vs Dolphins Prediction and Betting Tips 

Head-to-Head Prediction 

Still stuck on just two wins, St George will go looking for that all elusive third victory when they welcome the fully rested Phins to Win Stadium on Friday night.

A bright start against the Titans quickly gave way to loss number 16 of the season for the Dragons as they continue to count down the days until the curtain finally comes down on this catastrophic campaign.

The Dolphins meanwhile had the week off thanks to the bye and will be hoping to capitalise on the Red V’s misfortunes as they look to stay in the race for an all-important top four spot. 

Betting tip: The Dolphins. 

First Try Scorer Prediction 

Since returning from his long injury lay off, Dolphins’ winger Jack Bostock has gone from strength to strength.

He’s hit top form for the Phins, earned a NSW Blues call up and has scored at least one try in each of the Dolphins' last four away matches against opponents that were ranked in the bottom four.

That’s a lot of ticks in the plus column and as a result he’s going into our bet slip here as first try scorer. 

Betting tip: Jack Bostock. 

Over/Under Prediction 

Each of St. George Illawarra's last nine night matches have gone under the total match points line.

Betting tip: Under (48.5) total match points. 

Line Prediction

The Dolphins have covered the line in each of their last eight night matches.

Betting tip: Dolphins (-12.5) line. 

Dragons vs Dolphins Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips 

Tyrell Sloan

Tyrell Sloan has scored at least one try in four of St. George Illawarra's last five matches.

Jamayne Isaako

Jamayne Isaako has scored at least one try in seven of the Dolphins' last eight away matches.

Valentine Holmes

Valentine Holmes has scored at least one try in each of St. George Illawarra's last three matches as an underdog in New South Wales.

Herbie Farnworth

Herbie Farnworth has scored a try in four of his last five away appearances against opponents that were ranked in the bottom four.

Connelly Lemuelu

Connelly Lemuelu has scored at least one try in three of the Dolphins' last four matches in New South Wales.

Dragons vs Dolphins Teams 

St George Illawarra Dragons Team List 

1. Clint Gutherson

2. Setu Tu

3. Mathew Feagai

4. Valentine Holmes

5. Tyrell Sloan

6. Daniel Atkinson

7. Kyle Flanagan

8. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga

9. Damien Cook (c)

10. Toby Couchman 

11. Dylan Egan 

12. Hamish Stewart

13. Ryan Couchman

14. Jacob Liddle

15. Luciano Leilua

16. Josh Kerr

17. Jacob Halangahu

18. Moses Suli

The Dolphins Team List 

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

2. Jamayne Isaako

3. Jack Bostock

4. Herbie Farnworth

5. Selwyn Cobbo

6. Kodi Nokirima (c)

7. Brad Schneider

8. Tom Flegler

9. Jeremy Marshall-King

10. Francis Molo

11. Connelly Lemuelu

12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

13. Morgan Knowles

14. Kurt Donoghoe

15. Max Plath

16. Tom Gilbert

17. Felise Kaufusi

18. Ray Stone

Dragons vs Dolphins Match Details 

Date: Friday, July 31, 2026. 

Kick-off: 6:00pm AEST. 

Location: WIN Stadium, Wollongong.