Desperate to get back on the winners list, the Wests Tigers will visit the St. George Illawarra Dragons at Jubilee Stadium on Saturday night. 

After raising hopes of a first finals appearance in 15 years, the Tigers have since lost six of their past eight matches. They led Newcastle 6-0 at half-time before eventually going down 12-6 last week. 

Elsewhere, the Dragons squandered a half-time lead in a 24-16 loss to the Raiders last weekend, leaving them still in search of a second win in 2026. 

Dean Young has named an unchanged side, but Wests will be without Jarome Luai, who is rested after delayed concussion symptoms, with Jock Madden replacing him. 

Heamasi Makasini starts at centre for Taylan May, while Alex Twal is back in a major boost to the forward pack. The Tigers defeated the Dragons 34-28 in their lone meeting last season.

For the latest news, odds and analysis ahead of this one, check out our Dragons vs Tigers tips and predictions below.

Dragons vs Tigers Prediction and Betting Tips 

Head-to-Head Prediction 

At least they got one. That all elusive second win of the season continues to elude St George, as they start another unenviable losing streak.

Their loss to fellow cellar dwellers Canberra on the weekend was their third in a row and their 14th for the season. 

They’re still very much in the “do no tip” bucket, despite coming up against a Tigers side here who have lost three on the trot themselves. 

Despite being condemned to a hat-trick of Ls last start by the Knights, they defended with gusto away from home and only lost by six points in the end.

We are tipping the Tigers to take plenty of positives from that showing and be the ones to return to the winner’s circle out of these two.

Betting tip: Wests Tigers. 

First Try Scorer Prediction 

The man who can seemingly play anywhere, Adam Doueihi has been a revolution for the Tigers this season. 

Overcoming another career threatening injury, Doueihi returned to the field in 2026 and has quickly asserted himself as Wests unheralded hero. 

He also loves to kick a team when they’re down and has scored at least one try in four of his last five appearances against teams on a losing streak. He’s our tip for first try scorer in this one. 

Betting tip: Adam Doueihi.

Over/Under Prediction 

Five of St. George Illawarra's last six matches have gone under the total match points line.

Betting tip: Under (47.5) total match points. 

Line Prediction

St. George Illawarra has failed to cover the line in each of their last eight home matches.

Betting tip: Tigers (-4.5) line. 

Dragons vs Tigers Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips 

Setu Tu

Setu Tu has scored a try in each of St. George Illawarra's last four home matches.

Jeral Skelton

In each of St. George Illawarra's last five home matches, the opposition's starting left wing has scored at least one try.

Valentine Holmes

Valentine Holmes has scored at least one try in each of his last four appearances against the Wests Tigers.

Jahream Bula

Jahream Bula has scored at least one try in four of the Wests Tigers' last five matches as favourites against teams from New South Wales.

Dragons vs Tigers 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. Emre Guler

18. Jacob Halangahu

Wests Tigers Team List 

1. Jahream Bula

2. Sunia Turuva

3. Heamasi Makasini

4. Starford To'a

5. Jerel Skelton

6. Jock Madden

7. Adam Doueihi

8. Terrell May

9. Api Koroisau (c)

10. Fonua Pole

11. Tony Sukkar

12. Sione Fainu

13. Alex Twal

14. Josese Lanyon

15. Bunty Afoa

16. Alex Seyfarth

17. Latu Fainu

18. Faaletino Tavana

Dragons vs Tigers Match Details 

Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026. 

Kick-off: 5:30pm AEST. 

Location: Jubilee Stadium, Sydney.