The Wests Tigers and St. George Illawarra Dragons will close NRL Round 24 at CommBank Stadium on Sunday afternoon. 

The Dragons gave fans a glimpse into the future as young stars Hamish Stewart, Dylan Egan and Ryan Couchman shone during a 24-16 upset over the Sharks last Sunday. 

They'll be eager to maintain that form over the closing weeks of the season while potentially impacting other sides’ finals positioning. 

Meanwhile, the Tigers are fresh from a bye after suffering a heartbreaking 16-13 defeat to the Eels at this venue a fortnight ago.  

Tigers centre Solomone Saukuru is set to make his NRL debut in place of Heamasi Makasini. 

On the other side of the field, Damien Cook returns at hooker, while Toby Couchman is also back for the Dragons. 

For the latest team news, analysis, and expert insights ahead of the final game of NRL Round 24, check out our Tigers vs Dragons tips and predictions below!

Tigers vs Dragons Prediction and Betting Tips 

Head-to-Head Prediction 

Looks like they saved the best for first and the worst for last in NRL Round 24.

We’re doing it, we’re actually doing it! We’re going to tip the Dragons in 2026. Why you ask? Five words – they’re playing the Wests Tigers.

Benji’s boys have lost seven straight and if you could lose to a bye, they’d probably have done that last week too. 

The Dragons win over the Sharks last week showed they are still capable of winning football games, something we aren’t sure this incarnation of the Tigers are. 

Betting tip: St George Illawarra Dragons. 

First Try Scorer Prediction 

Once one of the game’s greatest finishers, it's clear Valentine Holmes' glory days are behind him, but he still seems to always find time for a try against this particular opponent. 

The former Queensland and Australian outside back has scored at least one try in each of his last five appearances against the Wests Tigers and is our pick for the first try scorer in this match. 

Betting tip: Valentine Holmes. 

Over/Under Prediction 

Nine of St. George Illawarra's last 10 away matches have gone under the total match points line.

Betting tip: Under (47.5) total match points. 

Line Prediction

The Wests Tigers have covered the line in each of their last five matches after a bye.

Betting tip: Tigers (+0.5) line. 

Tigers vs Dragons Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips 

Sunia Turuva

In each of St. George Illawarra's last four matches at CommBank Stadium, the opposition's starting left wing has scored a try.

Clint Gutherson

Clint Gutherson has scored at least one try in each of his last three appearances against the Wests Tigers at CommBank Stadium.

Adam Doueihi

Adam Doueihi has scored a try in each of his last three appearances at CommBank Stadium.

Jahream Bula

Jahream Bula has scored a try in three of the Wests Tigers' last four matches at CommBank Stadium against opponents that were ranked lower on the ladder.

Tigers vs Dragons Teams 

Wests Tigers Team List 

1. Jahream Bula

2. Junior Tupou

3. Solomone Saukuru

4. Patrick Herbert

5. Sunia Turuva

6. Jarome Luai (c)

7. Adam Doueihi

8. Terrell May

9. Api Koroisau

10. Fonua Pole

11. Samuela Fainu

12. Tony Sukkar

13. Alex Twal

14. Heath Mason

15. Sione Fainu

16. Alex Seyfarth

17. Bunty Afoa

18. Tristan Hope

19. Faaletino Tavana

St George Illawarra Dragons Team List 

1. Clint Gutherson

2. Setu Tu

3. Moses Suli

4. Valentine Holmes

5. Tyrell Sloan

6. Lyhkan King-Togia

7. Kyle Flanagan

8. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga

9. Damien Cook (c)

10. Emre Guler

11. Dylan Egan 

12. Hamish Stewart

13. Ryan Couchman

14. Jacob Liddle

15. Toby Couchman

16. Jacob Halangahu

17. Jacob Webster

18. Daniel Atkinson

19. Mathew Feagai

Tigers vs Dragons Match Details 

Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026. 

Kick-off: 4:05pm AEST. 

Location: CommBank Stadium, Sydney.