NRL tips: North Queensland Cowboys vs. Dolphins prediction, odds and streaming options for Round 9

Mark Molyneux

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North Queensland will be aiming to snap a three-game losing streak when they welcome the Dolphins to Townsville for a Queensland derby. 

The Cowboys have already rolled Wayne Bennett's side earlier in the season when they piled 43 points onto them in their opening fixture.  

The sequence against the Cowboys continues a disappointing run for the Dolphins in local derbies, as they have tasted victory just once in their past four games against Queensland rivals. 

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Cowboys vs. Dolphins tips and prediction

After losing their first meeting against the Dolphins last year, the Cowboys have enjoyed the spoils in their past two games. 

A first half blitz in their most recent game saw them run in five tries in the first half alone as the Cowboys tore them apart on the edges. 

Zac Laybutt crossed for a double, while Kyle Feldt, Murray Taulagi and the two edge backrowers - Jeremiah Nanai and Heilum Luki - also got in on the act. 

Feldt loves nothing more than bagging four pointers against the Dolphins as he has scored four tries against them to date. 

Meanwhile, Semi Valemei will be hoping to make the most of his chances out on the opposite flank, with the winger boasting an impressive record on home soil which has seen him score nine tries in his last seven appearances. 

Our prediction: Cowboys by 6 points

Cowboys vs. Dolphins history and stats

Overall record: Played 3: Cowboys 2 wins, Dolphins 1 win

Who won last time? Cowboys by 25 points (10/03/24)

Cowboys form guide: LWLLL

Dolphins form guide: WWLWL

Cowboys vs. Dolphins betting odds 

Per bookmaker TAB, the Cowboys are the $1.40 favourite to win this match, while the Dolphins are the underdogs at $3.00.

How to watch or live stream Cowboys vs. Dolphins

Saturday's game is set to be broadcast live and exclusively on Fox League, with coverage due to begin at 7.25pm, following the conclusion of the Titans and Storm match. 

TV channel

Fox League

Live stream

Kayo

This match, and every match across the regular season, will be available for live streaming and replay on Kayo Sports.

Cowboys vs. Dolphins kickoff time

Today's game between the Cowboys and Dolphins will kick off at 7.35pm AEST on May 4.

The match will be played at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville. 

Timezone AEST NZST
Kickoff time 7.35pm 9.35pm

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Mark Molyneux

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Mark Molyneux is a freelance writer covering the NRL and UFC for Sporting News Australia. He has previously worked in the music industry and as a teacher around the world.