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Cronulla Sharks vs South Sydney Rabbitohs expert predictions for Saturday's NRL Round 3 game
Kick off is at 3.00pm AEDT at Sharks Stadium
Sharks backed for fourth straight win over Rabbitohs
Mulitalo, Stonestreet & Iro tipped to continue red-hot try-scoring form
Preview, expert analysis, stats, team news & best bets

Saturday's NRL Round 3 Tips

Tip: Cronulla Sharks v South Sydney Rabbitohs	Odds	Bookie
Sharks -5.5/Under 59.5 Alternative Line/Alternative Total Points	$1.80
Mulitalo & Stonestreet Anytime Tryscorers	$2.00
Kayal Iro Anytime Tryscorer	$2.38
Kayal Iro First Tryscorer	$14.00

Cronulla Sharks vs South Sydney Rabbitohs, Round 3 2025 - Expert Prediction

After two tough road trips, Cronulla will make a triumphant return to Sharks Stadium as they hand Wayne Bennett and his Rabbitohs side their first loss of the season.

Cronulla Sharks vs South Sydney Rabbitohs, Round 3 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head To Head
Cronulla Sharks Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
2025 Betting Trends
Cronulla Sharks Team News
Cronulla Sharks Team List
South Sydney Rabbitohs Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
2025 Betting Trends
South Sydney Rabbitohs Team News
South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List
Verdict

The Sharks pushed four-time reigning premiers Penrith in Vegas, before surviving the heat and humidity of Townsville last week, crushing the hapless Cowboys 36-12, with their outside backs running riot. Addin Fonua-Blake is already living up to his 'signing of the season' tag, currently sitting in second place for post-contact metres (154), while he's racked up the third-most running metres for a forward in the competition (333).

With Cronulla's explosive back five notching up 886 run metres and 26 tackle breaks last week, the Rabbitohs are going to be in for a tough day at the office. Souths have done a good job to go 2-0 to start the season, but they've had a soft draw and this represents their first true test.

The Sharks to win by a converted try with Under 59.5 total points is the best bet for this clash, while I'm focusing on tryscorers for the remaining wagers.

Sharks have won their last three meetings vs Rabbitohs
Sharks covered a -5.5 line with Under 59.5 points in all three of those wins
Under 59.5 points has landed in 17 of the last 18 meetings between the teams
Sharks cruised to a 36-12 win over Cowboys last week
Ronaldo Mulitalo has scored 37 tries in 33 games at Sharks Stadium
Samuel Stonestreet has scored eight tries in his past five games
Kayal Iro has scored a try in his last three games at Sharks Stadium & has three tries from two games in 2025
Rabbitohs have conceded a try to their opposing right winger in their last nine games (Stonestreet)

Head To Head

As mentioned, the Sharks have won their last three games against the Rabbitohs, including 34-22 and 20-6 victories in 2024. Cronulla have won five of their last eight home outings with the Bunnies.

Cronulla Sharks Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
1-1	1-1	1-1

The Sharks performed strongly under the bright lights of Allegiant Stadium in a tight 28-22 loss to the Panthers before heading up north to completely dismantle North Queensland 36-12 last week.

Kayal Iro and Sam Stonestreet both crossed for doubles, while prolific winger Ronaldo Mulitalo also scored his first four-pointer of the season. Addin Fonua-Blake is already proving his worth through the middle, while Briton Nikora continues to be a menace on the edges, scoring a try in both games.

Cronulla have strike all over the park, which is allowing Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall to work their magic. Great chance for the Sharkies to start building some more momentum for 2025.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-12	13+
1-1	1-1	0-1	1-0

Cronulla Sharks Team News

Craig Fitzgibbon has stuck with the same 17 that ripped apart North Queensland last week, with hulking prop Tom Hazelton still sidelined with back problems.

Cronulla Sharks Team List

1. William Kennedy

2. Samuel Stonestreet

3. Jesse Ramien

4. Kayal Iro

5. Ronaldo Mulitalo

6. Braydon Trindall

7. Nicho Hynes

8. Addin Fonua-Blake

9. Blayke Brailey

10. Oregon Kaufusi

11. Briton Nikora

12. Teig Wilton

13. Cameron McInnes

Interchange

14. Daniel Atkinson

15. Siosifa Talakai

16. Braden Hamlin-Uele

17. Tuku Hau Tapuha

Reserves

18. Billy Burns

19. Mawene Hiroti

20. Hohepa Puru

21. Niwhai Puru

22. Jayden Berrell

South Sydney Rabbitohs Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
2-0	1-1	0-2

It's been a successful return to Redfern for Wayne Bennett, with the master coach guiding his team to a 2-0 start to the season.

Souths were able to edge out a depleted Dolphins outfit 16-14 in their season opener before registering a come-from-behind 25-24 victory over the Dragons last week.

Jye Gray has been on fire to start the season, topping the running metres and post-contact metres charts, while he also opened the try-scoring in the win over the Dragons, which saw halfback Jamie Humphreys play a starring role, slotting the decisive field goal in the 76th minute.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-12	13+
1-1	0-2	2-0	0-0

South Sydney Rabbitohs Team News

Big in for the Bunnies as Jack Wighton returns from suspension for this clash, pushing Fletcher Myers to the wing and Bayleigh Bentley-Hape back to the reserves.

Lachlan Hubner has been suspended for two games, which means Liam Le Blanc joins the bench and Tallis Duncan starts at lock. New signing Mikaele Ravalawa has been named 18th man.

South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List

1. Jye Gray

2. Isaiah Tass

3. Jack Wighton

4. Campbell Graham

5. Fletcher Myers

6. Cody Walker

7. Jamie Humphreys

8. Sean Keppie

9. Peter Mamouzelos

10. Davvy Moale

11. Keaon Koloamatangi

12. Jai Arrow

13. Tallis Duncan

Interchange

14. Jayden Sullivan

15. Siliva Havili

16. Liam Le Blanc

17. Tevita Tatola

Reserves

18. Mikaele Ravalawa

19. Lewis Dodd

20. Jacob Host

21. Thomas Fletcher

22. Salesi Ataata

Verdict

Cronulla Sharks v South Sydney Rabbitohs

The Sharks are backed to cover a small -5.5 line and win with Under 59.5 total points, with that under landing in 17 of the last 18 meetings between the sides.

Cronulla's lethal backline will again dominate the try-scoring, with Mulitalo, Stonestreet and Iro all crossing.