<p>It’s desperation stakes for the Dolphins when they face the bottom-placed Gold Coast Titans at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, as plummeting form has left their season hanging by a thread.</p> <p>After the Dolphins’ rampant attack was all the rage earlier in the year, their leaky defence has cost them during three straight defeats as they let in a shocking 160 points on aggregate.</p> <p>Their remaining two games are must-wins to achieve a debut finals berth. Two changes in personnel for the Dolphins with Kodi Nikorima returning to the halves, shifting Jake Averillo into the centres as Max Feagai drops out. Meanwhile Kulikefu Finefeuiaki’s ankle injury opens an opportunity for Aublix Tawha to join the bench.</p> <p>After his replacement Josh Hannay was announced to take over at the Titans from 2026, Des Hasler has named the same 17 from last week’s 32-18 loss to the Warriors as his side desperately aims to avoid the dreaded wooden spoon.</p> <p>Check out our The Dolphins vs Gold Coast Titans match preview for plenty of betting tips and predictions across a host of markets. From H2H to anytime try scorer and everything in between.&nbsp;</p> <p>Looking for all the latest news, analysis, odds, and betting tips ahead of this all-Queensland affair? Check out our Dolphins vs Titans prediction below.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Dolphins vs Titans Prediction and Betting Tips</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Head-to-Head Prediction</h3> <p>We’ve got another all-Queensland affair to conclude NRL round 26 as the Dolphins welcome the Titans to Suncorp Stadium on Sunday.</p> <p>The Dolphins still harbour ambitions of playing finals football for the first time but will have to win here to have any chance of making that dream a reality in 2025.</p> <p>They were on the wrong side of an 88-point epic against Manly last start, which has left their destiny out of their hands, as they’ll need the Roosters to now drop points in either of their final two outings.</p> <p>Still, against a Titans side who are dead last and who have <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nrl/news/gold-coast-titans-sack-des-hasler">announced the dismissal of Des Hasler at season’s end</a>, this is the perfect opportunity to keep the heat on and maintain their goal of ultimately cooking the Chooks.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> The Dolphins.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>First Tryscorer Prediction</h3> <p>One of our main men in 2025 for the first try scorer market, we’re back to backing the Hammer.</p> <p>Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has scored three or more tries in each of the Dolphins' last two matches at Suncorp Stadium against opponents that were ranked in the bottom four.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Over/Under Prediction</h3> <p>Seven of the Dolphins' last eight matches at Suncorp Stadium have gone over the total match points line.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> Over total match points (54.4).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Dolphins vs Titans Anytime Tryscorer Betting Tips</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Jaylan De Groot</h3> <p>In 10 of Gold Coast's last 11 matches at Suncorp Stadium, its starting right wing has scored at least one try.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Kodi Nikorima</h3> <p>Kodi Nikorima has scored a try in each of his last six appearances with the Dolphins as favourites in Queensland.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Phillip Sami&nbsp;</h3> <p>Phillip Sami has scored at least one try in four of his last five appearances.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Jake Averillo</h3> <p>Jake Averillo has scored at least one try in each of his last five home appearances against teams on a losing streak.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Beau Fermor</h3> <p>Beau Fermor has scored a try in each of Gold Coast's last three matches.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Trai Fuller</h3> <p>In six of the Dolphins' last seven matches at Suncorp Stadium, their starting fullback has scored at least one try.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Dolphins vs Titans Teams</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>The Dolphins Team List</h3> <p>1. Trai Fuller</p> <p>2. Jamayne Isaako</p> <p>3. Jake Averillo</p> <p>4. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow</p> <p>5. Tevita Naufahu</p> <p>6. Kodi Nikorima</p> <p>7. Isaiya Katoa</p> <p>8. Francis Molo</p> <p>9. Jeremy Marshall-King</p> <p>10. Felise Kaufusi</p> <p>11. Connelly Lemuelu</p> <p>12. Oryn Keeley</p> <p>13. Kurt Donoghoe</p> <p>14. Aublix Tawha</p> <p>15. Ray Stone</p> <p>16. Mark Nicholls</p> <p>17. Josh Kerr</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Gold Coast Titans Team List</h3> <p>1. AJ Brimson</p> <p>2. Jaylan De Groot</p> <p>3. Brian Kelly</p> <p>4. Jojo Fifita&nbsp;</p> <p>5. Phillip Sami</p> <p>6. Kieran Foran</p> <p>7. Jayden Campbell</p> <p>8. Moeaki Fotuaika</p> <p>9. Sam Verrills</p> <p>10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard</p> <p>11. Chris Randall</p> <p>12. Beau Fermor</p> <p>13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui</p> <p>14. Keano Kini</p> <p>15. Klese Haas</p> <p>16. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui</p> <p>17. Josh Patston</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Dolphins vs Titans Match Details</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Date:</strong> Sunday, August 31, 2025.</p> <p><strong>Kick-off:</strong> 4:05pm AEST.</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.&nbsp;</p>