The numbers lean Dolphins Dolphins edge 5–0 on season record, scoring margin, recent form and recent meetings. 5 meetings in NRL on record. A read of the stats, not a tip.
Dolphins lead the head to head 3–2 from 5 meetings since 2023. 2026: Dolphins 18–8, Sharks 15–11. Dolphins have the better margin, +5.8 a game to +4.7. Last five: Dolphins 4 wins, Sharks 2. Dolphins average more tackle breaks per game: 35.5 to 30.9. Dolphins average more line break assists per game: 4.6 to 4.1. Dolphins average more line breaks per game: 5.8 to 5.3. At home: Dolphins win 53%, Sharks 58% (every game we hold). Dolphins’ biggest win in the rivalry: 38–10 in 2026, by 28. Head to head 3 5 games since 2023 2
11 July 2026 · Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe Dolphins 0 Sharks 66 21 Mar 2026 · Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney Dolphins 38 Sharks 10 11 July 2025 · Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney Dolphins 12 Sharks 24 13 June 2024 · Sharks Stadium, Sydney Dolphins 30 Sharks 28 6 May 2023 · Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Dolphins 36 Sharks 16 2026 season Per game, this season.
27.2 708 total Scored per gameper game 27.2 708 total
21.5 558 total Conceded per gameper game · lower is better 22.5 585 total
1,797.2 46,727 total Run metresper game 1,658.8 43,129 total
4.7 122 total Triesper game 4.7 122 total
3.9 101 total Try assistsper game 4.2 108 total
5.8 151 total Line breaksper game 5.3 138 total
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