Dolphins vs Titans Prediction

Game 8 of Round 26 of the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership on August 31 features the The Dolphins vs Gold Coast Titans at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Get the latest NRL betting tips, predictions, and analysis right here, and catch the game live on Kayo, Foxtel, Channel 9, & 9NOW. 🏉🔥

The Dolphins vs Gold Coast Titans Predictions

Sunday, August 31, 2025

4:05pm @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Final Score Prediction

Dolphins

26 : 19

Titans

Sunday’s South-east Queensland derby closes out the round as the Dolphins welcome their coastal rivals to Suncorp Stadium.

The expansion club enters as rightful favourites against a Titans outfit that has underwhelmed throughout 2025.

Our projections align with market sentiment, suggesting the Dolphins will claim local bragging rights in comfortable fashion.

Win Percentages

Dolphins
62.16%

Titans
37.84%

The Queensland Clash

The Dolphins at $1.52 reflects justified confidence in their superior form and home advantage.

Gold Coast’s $2.50 price might tempt optimists, but our models suggest the value lies elsewhere.

A 5.5-point line feels about right, with our 7-point projection suggesting slight value on the home side.

Dolphins

Titans

The Suncorp Statement

Brisbane’s premier stadium witnesses the Dolphins continue their impressive second season against their struggling neighbours.

The Titans’ campaign of disappointment faces another stern examination from a Dolphins side building genuine momentum.

Our analytics indicate a straightforward home victory, with the Dolphins’ superior systems overwhelming Gold Coast’s fragile confidence.

Head-to-Head Analysis

The class difference tells the story:

Power Ranking: Dolphins 2 vs Titans 17
Attack: Dolphins’ cohesion versus Titans’ struggles
Defence: Both sides vulnerable but Dolphins more structured
Form Guide: Dolphins rising, Titans drowning
Suncorp Record: Dolphins making it a fortress

Game Style Prediction: Moderate Scoring Contest

Expected Total: 46 points – Both teams capable of points

Our Betting Strategy

Best Bet: Dolphins 1-12

@ $3.25

Our 7-point margin projection fits this band perfectly. Superior value than backing the Dolphins outright.

Value Play: Dolphins -5.5

@ $1.88

With a 7-point margin expected, the Dolphins should cover this line. Back the home side with confidence.

Over 54.5 Total Points

@ $1.95

Our 46-point projection suggests the under, but both teams’ defensive frailties could create scoring opportunities.

The Southeast Supremacy

When expansion success meets established disappointment, expect the hungrier team to feast on their rivals’ misfortune.

The Dolphins’ remarkable rise continues at the expense of their coastal cousins in what should be a routine victory.

Key Battle: The forward platform sets the tone. If the Dolphins’ pack can dominate the middle third and generate quick play-the-balls, their dangerous outside backs will carve up the Titans’ fragile edges. Gold Coast must somehow match the Dolphins’ intensity up front or face another long afternoon of defensive desperation.