St George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins Verdict
The Dragons have lost 16 of their 18 matches and the season is over. I don't see them being competitive against the Dolphins, who have scored at least 30 points in seven of their last 10 matches and can win by a 13+ margin.
- 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 - 16 Losses In 18 Games
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 - Phins Perfect Response
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.