Dolphins vs New Zealand Warriors Prediction & Tips
Top-4 clash at Suncorp. Isaiya Katoa back from a knee injury and the Maroons quartet of Tabuai-Fidow, Plath, Flegler and Cobbo all return for the Dolphins. Warriors lose Jackson Ford to a pectoral injury. Our pick is Dolphins $1.54 H2H with Jamayne Isaako to score.
3:00 PM · Saturday, 27 June 2026 · Suncorp Stadium
Match Preview
Saturday afternoon at Suncorp Stadium and it's a true top-4 clash. The Dolphins are stacked: Isaiya Katoa returns from a knee injury, and their Maroons quartet of Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Max Plath, Thomas Flegler and Selwyn Cobbo are all back after a freshen up. Felise Kaufusi, Brad Schneider and Oryn Keeley shift to the bench. The Dolphins are 3rd on the ladder having won four straight - on a charge.
The Warriors come in 2nd on 24pts but lose Jackson Ford to a pectoral injury, with Tanner Stowers-Smith starting at prop. Kurt Capewell returns from rest, and Sam Healey is back on the interchange after a thumb injury. The Warriors have been excellent at home (6-2) but only 4-2 on the road - Suncorp is enemy territory and a fresh, fully-fit Dolphins team is a tough draw.
The Katoa-Nikorima spine is now better than the Harris-Tavita/Te Maire Martin combination. Tabuai-Fidow at fullback is one of the best playmakers in the competition when fit. The Dolphins' top-4 finish hinges on stretches like this. Dolphins $1.54 H2H is solid. Jamayne Isaako is the kicker and right-side finisher - he scores his share when the Dolphins are dominant at home.
Odds - Dolphins vs Warriors
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Warriors +5.5 $1.90
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Our Tip
Dolphins are 4-0 in form, fully fit, with their best spine on the park. The Warriors are missing Ford and are below their best on the road. The home side wins by 6+. Isaako scores his usual try off the right edge or via the kicking game.
Casualty Ward & Team News
Dolphins
Isaiya Katoa back from a knee injury. Maroons quartet of Tabuai-Fidow, Plath, Flegler and Cobbo all return after a freshen up. Kaufusi, Schneider and Keeley shift to the bench. Trai Fuller and Tavita Naufahu drop to reserves.
Warriors
Jackson Ford OUT (pectoral) - Tanner Stowers-Smith starts at prop. Maroons rep Kurt Capewell returns, Marata Niukore reverts to the bench. Hooker Sam Healey (thumb) makes his return on the interchange.
Official Team Lists
Confirmed Tuesday 23 June 4pm. Late changes possible up to 1 hour before kickoff.
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