The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Sydney Roosters at 1.56 — an implied 59% chance. Dolphins (Nrl) upset it.

• Sydney Roosters: opened 1.53, closed 1.56 (59%)
• Dolphins (Nrl): opened 2.60, closed 2.55 (36%)
• Draw: opened 23.00, closed 22.00 (4%)

Half-time: Sydney Roosters 6 - 20 Dolphins (Nrl).

Dolphins (Nrl) — recent form

• 2026-08-21Dolphins (Nrl) 32-16 Parramatta Eels
• 2026-07-31St George Illawarra Dragons 22-28 Dolphins (Nrl)
• 2026-07-05นิวคาสเซิล ไนท์ส 13-12 Dolphins (Nrl)
• 2026-06-20Wests Tigers 22-34 Dolphins (Nrl)

Sydney Roosters — recent form

• 2026-08-29Sydney Roosters 36-8 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
• 2026-08-23Sydney Roosters 24-25 Wests Tigers
• 2026-08-23Sydney Roosters 66-8 New Zealand Warriors
• 2026-08-15Brisbane Broncos 20-34 Sydney Roosters
• 2026-08-13Penrith Panthers 6-12 Sydney Roosters