St George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins NRL Round 22 Tips - Dolphins To Win 13+
Expert analysis points to the Dolphins securing a dominant victory over the Dragons in NRL Round 22, 2026. The Dragons have lost 16 of 18 matches, consistently struggling in defense and conversion of attacks. Meanwhile, the Dolphins have posted strong results, averaging 27 points per game and frequently surpassing 30 points. Isaako and Cobbo are standout tryscorer picks, combining for 13 tries in their last five games. The expert tip is Dolphins 13+ and over 30.5 team points, with a likely standout performance from their attacking duo.
- Dolphins tipped for 13+ win with over 30.5 team points.
- Isaako & Cobbo are standout anytime tryscorer picks.
- Dragons' defence remains a major weakness after 16 losses.
- Kick-off is at 6:00 PM (AEST) on Friday, 31st July at WIN Stadium, Wollongong.
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins NRL Round 22 Tips
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins, Round 22 2026 - Expert Prediction
The Dolphins are backed to break their interstate drought against the Dragons with a comfortable victory, while Jamayne Isaako and Selwyn Cobbo shape as a dangerous tryscorer combination.
- St George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins, Round 22 2026 - Expert Prediction
- Head to Head
- St George Illawarra Dragons Form Analysis
- Dolphins Form Analysis
- St George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins Team News & Team Lists
- St George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins NRL 2026 Round 22 FAQs
The Dragons appear to have checked out of the season after slumping to a 38-18 loss against the Titans last weekend, their 16th defeat from 18 matches. They continue to waste attacking opportunities and were exposed repeatedly on the edges, conceding five tries down their right side alone.
The Dolphins are well placed to take advantage. They have scored at least 30 points in seven of their last 10 matches and rank fifth for points, second for run metres and third for linebreaks.
That makes Dolphins 13+ the preferred result bet. St George Illawarra’s 16 losses this season have come by an average margin of 17.8 points, while the Dolphins have shown they can run away with matches once they establish control.
Three of the Dolphins’ last five victories have come by at least 26 points, with an average winning margin of 40 across those results. This is also an opportunity for the club to break its unusual record of never beating the Dragons outside Queensland.
The Dolphins Over 30.5 team points is the second selection. Gold Coast scored 38 against the Dragons last week, while St George Illawarra have now conceded at least 30 points nine times this season. The Dolphins average 27 points per game across the year but have regularly moved beyond 30 against vulnerable defensive teams.
For the tryscorer market, Jamayne Isaako and Selwyn Cobbo Anytime Tryscorer is the preferred multi. The pair have combined for 13 tries across their last five appearances and should receive plenty of opportunities against a Dragons edge defence that was badly exposed by the Titans.
- The Dragons’ 16 losses have come by an average margin of 17.8 points.
- Three of the Dolphins’ last five wins have come by at least 26 points.
- The Dolphins have scored at least 30 points in seven of their last 10 games.
- Isaako and Cobbo have combined for 13 tries across their last five matches.
Head to Head
The Dolphins have won three of their five games against St George Illawarra, although each victory has come in Queensland.
Their most recent meeting was a 56-6 demolition in Round 14 last season. The Dolphins also won 38-0 in 2024 and 26-12 in their inaugural season.
The Dragons have won both previous meetings played in New South Wales, recording a 38-12 victory in 2023 and winning 26-6 at WIN Stadium in 2024.
St George Illawarra Dragons Form Analysis
The Dragons have lost four of their last five matches, with their only victory during that period coming against Wests Tigers.
Their latest defeat was particularly concerning. St George Illawarra opened the scoring against Gold Coast but then conceded 38 points, with the Titans producing several long-range tries and repeatedly exposing the Dragons’ right edge.
The Dragons made errors inside the opposition 20 and struggled to convert limited attacking opportunities. Their attack ranks last for points and linebreaks, while their defence sits 16th for points conceded and last for run metres allowed.
Dolphins Form Analysis
The Dolphins enter Round 22 after responding to their 66-0 loss against Cronulla with an impressive 36-16 victory over North Queensland.
They trailed 10-0 early but remained composed, scoring four unanswered tries to take control of the contest. Isaako crossed twice and finished with 22 points, while Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow ran for 234 metres and broke nine tackles.
The Dolphins have won three of their last five games and remain firmly in the finals race. The Dolphins average 27 points per game this season and possess multiple attacking options through Tabuai-Fidow, Cobbo, Isaako and Herbie Farnworth.
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins Team News & Team Lists
Team News and Lists are in our dedicated Round 22 Team List Article.
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins NRL 2026 Round 22 FAQs
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Verdict
Dolphins will run away with this one, clearing the 13+ margin by scoring over their team total of 30.5 points. Jamayne Isaako and Selwyn Cobbo will cross for the Phins.
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