St George Illawarra Dragons vs Cronulla Sharks Prediction – Round 23 2025

Fresh off arguably their best win of the season, the St. George Illawarra Dragons will be out to take another big scalp and keep their faint finals dream alive when they welcome the Cronulla Sharks at Jubilee Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

This Southern Shire rivalry has been owned by the Sharks in recent times. They’ve won 10 straight over their neighbours and certainly come into this contest in better form having won four straight, the last of which was a comfortable 32-12 victory over the Cowboys.

The Dragons’ 18-12 upset of the table topping Raiders snapped a four-match losing streak but any further slip up will see them extend their streak without a final’s appearance to seven seasons.

Minimal movement in both team lists, with the hosts unchanged as they look to carry momentum into this one, while just one for the Sharks, with Toby Rudolf returning to replace the suspended Jesse Colquhoun on the bench.

Check out our St George Illawarra Dragons vs Cronulla Sharks match preview for plenty of betting tips and predictions across a host of markets. From H2H to anytime try scorer and everything in between. 

Looking for all the latest news, analysis, odds, and betting tips ahead of this historically one-sided matchup? Check out our Dragons vs Sharks prediction below.

 

Dragons vs Sharks Prediction and Betting Tips

 

Head-to-Head Prediction

The Sharks have really started circling in recent weeks and are quickly becoming one of the form teams of the competition.

It hasn’t been all that pretty, but they’ve managed to grind out four wins in a row to launch themselves into the eight.

They’ll be looking to sure up their position in the finals places when they head to Jubilee Stadium to face a Dragons side coming off a big result.

The Red V ended the first-placed Raiders winning streak one game short of a perfect 10 and now they’ll want to deny Cronulla hitting the five-for.

This one has grind written all over it, but we’re swimming with the Sharks here, they’ve just shown in recent weeks they are ready to roll their sleeves up and get their fins dirty when required.

Betting tip: Cronulla Sharks.

 

First Tryscorer Prediction

Ronaldo Mulitalo has scored a try in each of Cronulla's last three matches as an away favourite.

That’s why we’re backing him to be the first one over when they head to Jubilee Stadium to pay the Dragons a visit.

Betting tip: Ronaldo Mulitalo.

 

Over/Under Prediction

Each of St. George Illawarra's last five home matches against Cronulla have gone over the total match points line

Betting tip: Over total match points.

 

Dragons vs Sharks Anytime Tryscorer Betting Tips

 

Corey Allan

In each of St. George Illawarra's last six matches, its starting left wing has scored at least one try.

 

William Kennedy 

William Kennedy has scored at least one try in each of Cronulla's last four matches against St. George Illawarra at Jubilee Stadium.

 

Jacob Liddle

Jacob Liddle has scored a try in each of St. George Illawarra's last four day matches at Jubilee Stadium.

 

Briton Nikora

Briton Nikora has scored at least one try in four of Cronulla's last five matches against St. George Illawarra.

 

Mathew Feagai

In three of Cronulla's last four away matches, the opposition's starting left centre has scored at least one try.

 

Jesse Ramien

Jesse Ramien has scored at least one try in each of Cronulla's last three away matches against St. George Illawarra.

 

Dragons vs Sharks Teams

 

St George Illawarra Dragons Team List

1. Clint Gutherson

2. Tyrell Sloan 

3. Moses Suli

4. Mathew Feagai

5. Corey Allan

6. Lyhkan King-Togia

7. Kyle Flanagan

8. Emre Guler

9. Damien Cook

10. David Klemmer

11. Luciano Leilua

12. Michael Molo

13. Jack de Belin

14. Jacob Liddle

15. Hamish Stewart

16. Hame Sele

17. Blake Lawrie

 

Cronulla Sharks Team List

1. Will Kennedy

2. Sione Katoa

3. Jesse Ramien

4. Sifa Talakai

5. Ronaldo Mulitalo

6. Braydon Trindall

7. Nicho Hynes

8. Addin Fonua-Blake

9. Blayke Brailey

10. Oregon Kaufusi

11. Briton Nikora

12. Teig Wilton 

13. Cameron McInnes

14. Daniel Atkinson

15. Toby Rudolf 

16. Thomas Hazelton

17. Braden Hamlin-Uele

 

Dragons vs Sharks Match Details

 

Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025.

Kick-off: 3:00pm AEST.

Location: Jubilee Stadium, Sydney.