The Red V and the Sea Eagles are set to clash in what promises to be a fiery battle when the St George Illawarra Dragons take on the Manly Sea Eagles in what should be one of the more entertaining NRL fixtures of the round.

Both sides come into this contest with plenty to prove.

The Dragons will be looking to silence the doubters and get their first win of the season, while Manly will be hungry to stamp their authority and pile pressure on their rivals.

Kieran Foran being the coach at the helm has given Manly a new breath of fresh air and helped the players have more confidence in their ability, especially after putting on 50 points against the Dolphins in round 5. 

Shane Flanagan is hoping his senior group bring needed energy into this game in front of their fans, to not disappoint those who turn up to watch on Friday night.

For the latest news, odds and analysis ahead of this semi-finals rematch, check out our Dragons vs Sea Eagles tips and predictions below.

Dragons vs Sea Eagles Prediction and Betting Tips

Head-to-Head Prediction

The Dragons host the Sea Eagles in a must-win game after a nightmare start to this season.

The Sea Eagles are hoping to build momentum after their upset win over the Dolphins a week after the sacking of coach Anthony Seibold.

Pressure is mounting on Shane Flanagan and this Dragons playing group to turn up and compete for 80 minutes after losing 32-0 last round.

Manly, who started shaky have a newfound confidence that we expect to carry into this match from their last and look for them to claim victory against the Dragons. 

Betting tip: Sea Eagles. 

First Try Scorer Prediction

Manly have found spark in their attack to find their best players, and Tom Trbojevic is going up against a side that was torched by the Cowboys on Saturday afternoon. 

Tom Trbojevic has also scored the first try of the game three times this season, the only player on his team to score the first try of the game this season.

Betting tip: Tom Trbojevic.

Over/Under Prediction

Six of Manly’s last seven matches have gone over the total match points line.

Betting tip: Over (49.5) total match points.

Line Prediction

The away team has covered the line in each of Manly’s last six matches.

Betting tip: Sea Eagles (-7.5) line.

Dragons vs Sea Eagles Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips

Tyrell Sloan 

Tyrell Sloan has scored a try in two of his last three appearances for the Dragons.

Tolutau Koula

Tolutau Koula has scored a try in four out of Manly’s last five matches.

Tom Trbojevic

Tom Trbojevic has scored one try or more in Manly’s last four matches.

Haumole Olakau’atu

Haumole Olakau’atu has scored two tries in his last three appearances for Manly.

Dragons vs Sea Eagles Teams

St George Illawarra Dragons Team List

1. Tyrell Sloan 

2. Christian Tuipulotu

3. Moses Suli

4. Valentine Holmes

5. Setu Tu

6. Daniel Atkinson

7. Kyle Flanagan 

8. Emre Guler

9. Damien Cook (c)

10. Toby Couchman

11. Luciano Leilua

12. Jaydn Su’A 

13. Hamish Stewart

14. Jacob Liddle

15. Blake Lawrie

16. Jacob Halangahu

17. Josh Kerr

18. Hame Sele

Manly Sea Eagles Team List

1. Tom Trbojevic

2. Jason Saab 

3. Tolutau Koula

4. Reuben Garrick 

5. Lehi Hopoate

6. Luke Brooks

7. Jamal Fogarty

8. Taniela Paseka

9. Brandon Wakeham

10. Kobe Hetherington 

11. Haumole Olakau’atu 

12. Ben Trbojevic

13. Jake Trbojevic (c)

14. Jake Simpkin

15. Corey Waddell 

16. Ethan Bullemor 

17. Simione Laiafi 

18. Paul Bryan

Dragons vs Sea Eagles Match Details

Date: Friday, April 10, 2026.

Kick-off: 6:00pm AEDT.

Location: WIN Stadium, Wollongong.