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Sharks vs Dolphins Preview & Betting Tips: NRL Round 19 2025

July 10th 2025, 9:25pm, By: Scooby

Sharks vs Dolphins Betting Tips

NRL Round 19 action begins on Friday night this week, with a delayed start following the fantastic Origin match on Wednesday. The Sharks play host to the Dolphins in the opening contest; two intriguing teams face off desperate to grab a victory. The Sharks have been promising a lot recently and still have a way to go to solidify themselves as a Top 8 team. The Dolphins are improving but need to add consistency to their game. Either way, fans are destined to enjoy an exciting contest and Before You Bet is here to take a detailed look at the match ahead.  

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Sharks vs Dolphins Predictions & Tips: NRL Round 19 

Not the usual Sharks

The Sharks had a week off last week to lament their 30-6 pounding by the Storm in Melbourne. The usually sturdy defensive unit of the Sharks has been absent this year as they again conceded a high number of points. The loss has also seen them drop out of the Top 8, with just 1 win from their past 5 matches. They could do little with just 45% possession and a 79% completion rate, limited to just 7.5m per carry and 1 line break. Something needs to drastically change for them to get their season back on track. 

 

Back to their attacking best

The Dolphins also had a week off last week, rewarded for their dominant 50-28 victory over the Rabbitohs. Bouncing back from a loss the previous week was crucial, and they made a statement in that match, with 8 tries highlighting their dominance. It was no surprise given they had a 53% share of possession and completed at 84%, allowing them to make 9.9m per carry, 591 PCM’s and 7 line breaks. They will want to improve defensively, with points conceded and missed tackles (31) being far too high for a team that wishes to succeed in the Finals.  

 

Stats that matter

  • These two sides have only played twice, with the Dolphins winning both matches. It is why they have a 100% record at this ground (just the one win) compared to the Sharks 58%.

  • The Dolphins have the better attacking and defensive record so far this season. They score 29ppg in attack compared to the Sharks 22ppg and concede 19ppg while the Sharks allow 23ppg defensively.  

  • Despite only playing twice, they’ve been two high scoring contests (50+ points). The average total is 55 points.  

 

Close game ahead

The Sharks may be favourites for this game but that underestimates the quality which the Dolphins possess. They are a team which continually proves others wrong, and they will have the chance to do that again here. The Sharks are the preferred selection, but news that Tabuai-Fidow will back-up after Origin boots the chances of the visitors. The line gives an indication of how tight this game will be, and it should be used to your advantage. The Dolphins could even spring an upset. Rather than make a direct call, it is safer to invest on this game being a close contest and watching how prepared each team is for the Finals ahead.  

Either team by 10 points or less

$1.92 (2 units)

 

Sharks vs Dolphins Same Game Multi 

Leg 1 = Over 47.5 Points – The average total and season averages of each team this season suggests that this will be surpassed with ease. 

Leg 2 = Farnworth to score – he has scored the second-most tries this season for the Dolphins (10 – Tabuai-Fidow is on 15) and has been scoreless in the past 2 matches. Prior to that, he scored 4 tries in 3 weeks. It won’t take long for him to find his grove again.  

Leg 3 = Nikora to score – he is key to the Sharks chances. Despite being a wide running back rower, he is third on the try tally (7) and hasn’t crossed in the past two weeks.  

SGM Odds = $7.50 at Dabble

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Sharks vs Dolphins Betting Odds & Match Info 

Date: Friday 11th July

Location: Sharks Stadium, Sydney

Time: 8pm (EST)

 

Odds: Sharks $1.62 vs Dolphins $2.35

Line: -3.5

Points: 46.5

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Where to Watch Sharks vs Dolphins

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Scooby is our NRL guru with over ten years experience writing about rugby league with Before You Bet and previously at The Profits. His background is in playing and coaching but he's enjoyed the switch to share his knowledge through his articles, as well as sharing his thoughts on Twitter.

Scooby's strength is assessing the overall team - what they offer across the field in a match and how the ethos of a club contributes to their success. Momentum also has a major impact on sports, and Scooby likes to explore this, while underpinning his judgement against a solid basis of statistical analysis. When combined with the aforementioned points, it combines for a holistic approach towards betting on rugby league.

Other sports he enjoys include Cricket, Horse Racing and NFL. There is a reason why Scooby ‘clicked’ with BYB from Day 1 - he loves his sport as much as we do.

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