Dolphins vs Gold Coast Titans Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL | Regular Season
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The final match of the round is a South-East Queensland derby at Suncorp Stadium, with the Dolphins' finals hopes on the line against the Gold Coast Titans.
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Dolphins team news
Kodi Nikorima is back in the team in the No.6 after he pulled out just prior to last week’s game because of illness. Therefore, Jake Averillo moves to the centres, while Max Feagai drops out of the squad altogether. Connelly Lemuelu has been named in the second row, replacing Kulikefu Finefeuiaki. Aublix Tawha comes into the team on the interchange.
Squad: 1. Trai Fuller 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 5. Tevita Naufahu 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Francis Molo 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Felise Kaufusi 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Oryn Keeley 13. Kurt Donoghoe 14. Aublix Tawha 15. Ray Stone 16. Mark Nicholls 17. Josh Kerr 18. Kenny Bromwich 19. LJ Nonu 20. James Walsh 21. Peter Hola 22. John Fineanganofo
Gold Coast Titans team news
Head Coach Des Hasler has picked an unchanged side despite his team being comfortably beaten by the Warriors in Round 25. Former Wallaby Carter Gordon has been named in the extended squad. Gordon has had two outings for Ipswich as he comes back from a spinal injury. Cooper Bai, who is the son of Storm legend Marcus Bai, is also in the reserves.
Squad: 1. AJ Brimson 2. Jaylan De Groot 3. Brian Kelly 4. Jojo Fifita 5. Phillip Sami 6. Kieran Foran 7. Jayden Campbell 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 11. Chris Randall 12. Beau Fermor 13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 14. Keano Kini 15. Klese Haas 16. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 17. Josh Patston 18. Tukimihia Simpkins 19. Sean Mullany 20. Cooper Bai 21. Carter Gordon 22. Tony Francis
Dolphins vs Gold Coast Titans prediction
The Dolphins (9th) are in a form crisis at the worst possible time, having lost their last three games. They are coming off a 58-30 thrashing at the hands of the Manly Sea Eagles in Round 25.
The Titans (17th) are also struggling, having lost their last four games. Their most recent outing was a 32-18 defeat to the New Zealand Warriors. They are now locked in a battle with the Newcastle Knights to avoid the dreaded wooden spoon.
Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako leads the entire NRL with 246 points, a tally that includes a league-best 103 goals. The Titans have conceded 82 points in two games at Suncorp Stadium in 2025.
Dolphins centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has scored 17 tries in his last 11 games at Suncorp Stadium.
Titans winger Phillip Sami has scored four tries in his last four games against the Dolphins. Dolphins hooker Jeremy Marshall-King will make his 150th NRL appearance. He has scored several tries of late so look for him late in the match.
In the short history of this derby, the Dolphins have had the clear upper hand, winning four of the five NRL matches. This includes a dominant 36-10 victory in Round 5.
This is a must-win game for the Dolphins. A loss will officially end their finals campaign. Despite their own poor form, they come up against the last-placed team in the competition and this has high-scoring shootout written all over it.
Dolphins vs Gold Coast Titans tip: Total Match points over 52.5 & Jeremy Marshall-King to score a try
