The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Cronulla Sharks at 1.14 — an implied 81% chance. St George Illawarra Dragons upset it.

• Cronulla Sharks: opened 1.17, closed 1.14 (81%)
• St George Illawarra Dragons: opened 5.20, closed 6.00 (15%)
• Draw: closed 30.00 (3%)

Half-time: St George Illawarra Dragons 12 - 10 Cronulla Sharks.

Cronulla Sharks — recent form

• 2026-08-02Cronulla Sharks 32-16 South Sydney Rabbitohs
• 2026-07-26Manly Sea Eagles 12-48 Cronulla Sharks
• 2026-07-04Brisbane Broncos 16-28 Cronulla Sharks
• 2026-06-21Sydney Roosters 21-8 Cronulla Sharks

St George Illawarra Dragons — recent form

• 2026-08-09St George Illawarra Dragons 12-14 Wests Tigers
• 2026-08-01St George Illawarra Dragons 8-26 Sydney Roosters
• 2026-07-31St George Illawarra Dragons 22-28 Dolphins (Nrl)
• 2026-07-26St George Illawarra Dragons 18-38 Gold Coast Titans
• 2026-07-25Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 28-8 St George Illawarra Dragons