<p>Wayne Bennett’s return to the South Sydney Rabbitohs continues to go from bad to worse, as their losing streak ticked over to seven straight last week.</p> <p>Not only did they fall 30-10 to Penrith last start, but they added injury to insult as Keaon Koloamatangi went down and will now require season-ending ankle surgery.</p> <p>Souths now come up against a Cronulla side that appears to be hitting its straps at the right time of the year following back-to-back wins in the Shire over the Dolphins and Roosters.</p> <p>In terms of team news, Jye Gray returns at fullback for the Bunnies as Alex Johnston reverts to the wing. Lewis Dodd also starts at halfback with Jamie Humphreys sidelined due to a concussion. Peter Mamouzelos is also out concussed, seeing Ryan Gray and debutant Ashton Ward join the bench.</p> <p>There’s minimal to no carnage for Cronula in comparison with Jesse Ramien returning after a minor injury, however, Briton Nikora is out with concussion.</p> <p>Check out our South Sydney Rabbitohs 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.&nbsp;</p> <p>So, for all the latest news, analysis, odds, and betting tips ahead of this mouthwatering matchup, check out our Rabbitohs vs Sharks prediction below.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Rabbitohs vs Sharks Prediction and Betting Tips</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Head-to-Head Prediction</h3> <p>South Sydney became Penrith’s latest victims last week, with the Panthers condemning them to a seventh straight defeat.</p> <p>There’s only so much they can do in their current predicament, and it appears not even the master coach Wayne Bennett is equipped to deal with an injury crisis of this magnitude.</p> <p>The only silver lining is that veteran winger Alex Johnston continues to inch closer to becoming the NRL’s all-time leading try scorer.</p> <p>Against the Sharks this week we are tipping for Johnston to take another step towards breaking Ken Irvine’s record and for Souths struggles to continue with the Sharks circling.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong>Cronulla Sharks.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>First Try Scorer Prediction</h3> <p>As he barrels towards Ken Irvine’s record, we are going to continue to take Alex Johnston in this market.</p> <p>AJ has scored at least one try in each of his last six appearances against opponents that were ranked in the top eight and is back on the wing after spending last week at fullback.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong>Alex Johnston.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Over/Under Prediction</h3> <p>Each of Cronulla's last four matches at Industree Group Stadium have gone over the total match points line.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:&nbsp;</strong>Over total match points (48.5).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Line Prediction</h3> <p>South Sydney has covered the line in eight of their last 10 night matches.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong>South Sydney Rabbitohs (+13.5).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Rabbitohs vs Sharks Anytime Tryscorer Betting Tips</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Sione Katoa</h3> <p>Sione Katoa has scored at least one try in each of his six previous appearances against South Sydney.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Tallis Duncan</h3> <p>In three of Cronulla's last four matches, the opposition's starting left centre has scored at least one try.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Siosifa Talakai</h3> <p>In each of Cronulla's last four matches at Industree Group Stadium, its starting left centre has scored at least one try.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Jack Wighton</h3> <p>Jack Wighton has scored at least one try in three of his last four appearances against Cronulla outside of Sydney.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Braydon Trindall</h3> <p>Braydon Trindall has scored at least one try in four of Cronulla's last five matches against South Sydney.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Jesse Ramien</h3> <p>In each of South Sydney's last three matches, the opposition's starting right centre has scored a try.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Rabbitohs vs Sharks Teams</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List</h3> <p>1. Jye Gray&nbsp;</p> <p>2. Alex Johnston</p> <p>3. Isaiah Tass&nbsp;</p> <p>4. Tallis Duncan</p> <p>5. Tyrone Munro</p> <p>6. Jack Wighton</p> <p>7. Lewis Dodd</p> <p>8. Tevita Tatola</p> <p>9. Siliva Havili</p> <p>10. Sean Keppie</p> <p>11. Euan Aitken</p> <p>12. Jai Arrow</p> <p>13. Lachlan Hubner</p> <p>14. Liam Le Blanc</p> <p>15. Jacob Host</p> <p>16. Ryan Gray</p> <p>17. Ashton Ward</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Cronulla Sharks Team List</h3> <p>1. Will Kennedy</p> <p>2. Sione Katoa</p> <p>3. Jesse Ramien</p> <p>4. Sifa Talakai</p> <p>5. Ronaldo Mulitalo</p> <p>6. Braydon Trindall</p> <p>7. Nicho Hynes</p> <p>8. Addin Fonua-Blake</p> <p>9. Blayke Brailey</p> <p>10. Oregon Kaufusi</p> <p>11. Billy Burns</p> <p>12. Teig Wilton&nbsp;</p> <p>13. Cameron McInnes</p> <p>14. Daniel Atkinson</p> <p>15. Jesse Colquhoun</p> <p>16. Toby Rudolf</p> <p>17. Braden Hamlin-Uele</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Rabbitohs vs Sharks Match Details</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Saturday, July 26, 2025.</p> <p><strong>Kick-off:</strong> 7:35pm AEST.</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Industree Group Stadium, Gosford.&nbsp;</p>