Wests Tigers vs The Dolphins Prediction - Round 16 2026
18/06/2026|Joel Caine|NRL Expert Predictions & TipsThe Dolphins roll into Campbelltown full of belief, riding a six-match winning streak that has rocketed Kristian Woolf’s side into the top four in just the club’s fourth season in the competition.
Wests Tigers, fresh off a stirring last-gasp win over the Titans in their farewell game at Leichhardt Oval before redevelopment, now face arguably their toughest assignment of the year against the form team of the competition.
The history between these two clubs has been predominantly the Dolphins’ beating the Sydney side since they joined the NRL.
With both sides feeling the Origin pinch midweek, Saturday’s clash at Campbelltown shapes as a genuine test of whether Benji Marshall’s men can stop the Dolphins claiming a seventh straight victory.
For the latest news, odds and analysis ahead of the latest installment of this matchup, check out our Tigers vs Dolphins tips and predictions below.
Tigers vs Dolphins Prediction and Betting Tips
Head-to-Head Prediction
The Wests Tigers have made five changes for this clash, their biggest loss being Kai Pearce-Paul to injury.
The Dolphins have not changed their side from last week’s dominance against the Sydney Roosters.
Origin adds a fascinating subplot, with Api Koroisau and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki both involved coming off the bench for their states at the MCG before returning to their clubs three days later.
Momentum is firmly with the visitors, who arrive unbeaten in six and fresh from a 48-10 demolition of the Roosters, an outcome that seemed unthinkable for the Dolphins before their winning run.
For the Tigers, the task is to carry over the energy from last week’s win over the Titans and avoid becoming the Dolphins’ seventh straight victim in what shapes as a defining test of whether they are a top-eight calibre team.
We expect the Dolphins to continue their head-to-head victory against the Tigers and continue their winning streak, leading into Round 17 when they play the Warriors, who are currently second on the ladder.
Betting tip: The Dolphins.
First Try Scorer Prediction
The Tigers are building new combinations on the edges with their injuries and a player that could benefit from that is Oryn Keeley, who will be playing out the back of the halves and be alongside Herbie Farnworth on the left edge.
Betting tip: Oryn Keeley.
Over/Under Prediction
Five of the Wests Tigers’ last six matches have gone over the total match points line.
Betting tip: Over (51.5) total match points.
Line Prediction
The Dolphins have covered the line in each of their last eight matches and in three of their four meetings against the Wests Tigers.
Betting tip: Dolphins (-7.5) line.
Tigers vs Dolphins Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips
Taylan May
Taylan May has scored a total of five tries over a five-game stretch, only missing out against the Panthers in Round 14.
Alex Seyfarth
Alex Seyfarth has scored a try in three of the Wests Tigers' last four matches against the Dolphins.
Jamayne Isaako
Jamayne Isaako has scored five tries in a stretch over his last five appearances.
Herbie Farnworth
Herbie Farnworth has scored a try in four of his last five interstate appearances.
Isaiya Katoa
Isaiya Katoa has scored a try in each of his last two appearances, and the Tigers have leaked a try to one of their opposing teams' halves in four of their last five games.
Tigers vs Dolphins Teams
Wests Tigers Team List
1. Jahream Bula
2. Sunia Turava
3. Taylan May
4. Patrick Herbert
5. Starford To’a
6. Jarome Luai
7. Jock Madden
8. Terrell May
9. Api Koroisau
10. Fonua Pole
11. Tony Sukkar
12. Sione Fainu
13. Alex Seyfarth
14. Josese Lanyon
15. Bunty Afoa
16. Mavrik Geyer
17. Charlie Murray
18. Heamasi Makasini
The Dolphins Team List
1. Trai Fuller
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jack Bostock
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Tevita Naufahu
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Felise Kaufusi
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Francis Molo
11. Connelly Lemuleu
12. Oryn Keeley
13. Morgan Knowles
14. Bradley Schneider
15. Kurt Donoghoe
16. Tom Gilbert
17. Ray Stone
18. Sebastian Sua
Tigers vs Dolphins Match Details
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Kick-off: 3:00pm AEST.
Location: Campbelltown Sports Ground, Sydney.


