Dolphins vs Gold Coast Titans Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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The Dolphins are still in control of their own fate this season but they need to find a way to win tight games more consistently. For Gold Coast Titans, any late hope of making a push towards the finals is likely all-but over.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Sunday 28th July, 2024 - 7:05am / AUS - 4:05pm / US EST - 2:05am / US PST - Saturday 27th July, 2024 - 11:05pm
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will not be broadcast live in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League and Nine in Australia / This match will not be broadcast live in the US
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the UK / This match will be streamed live on Kayo Sports and 9Now in Australia / This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the US
DOLPHINS FORM: THREE LOSSES FROM FOUR
The Dolphins have won just two of their last seven matches after going down in an enthralling contest with reigning premiers Penrith Panthers last week. Golden point was needed to separate the two teams but the boot of Nathan Cleary proved to be the difference between the sides.
LAST FIVE: WLLWL
GOLD COAST TITANS FORM: TITANS SUFFER FIRST LOSS IN FOUR
Having won three consecutive matches, the Titans will not have feared their trip to Manly to face the Sea Eagles but they fell well short and suffered a heavy loss.
LAST FIVE: LWWWL
DOLPHINS TEAM NEWS: UNCHANGED SIDE FOR BENNETT
Head coach Wayne Bennett saw no reason to alter his side for this week after pushing Penrith so close last time out and he will hope that faith is rewarded here.
Starting 13: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Max Plath 10. Tevita Pangai Junior 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Kenny Bromwich Bench: 14. Josh Kerr 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ray Stone 17. Trai Fuller Reserves: 18. Sean O'Sullivan 19. Tesi Niu 20. Anthony Milford 21. Mason Teague 22. Oryn Keeley
GOLD COAST TITANS TEAM NEWS: SAME 17 FOR TITANS
Just like their opponents, Gold Coast have also named an unchanged 17. Des Hasler has a very different reason for doing so and will be hoping his side produce a big reaction to last week’s underwhelming effort.
Starting 13: 1. Keano Kini 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Phillip Sami 5. Jojo Fifita 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Kieran Foran 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Erin Clark 11. David Fifita 12. Beau Fermor 13. Chris Randall Bench: 14. Isaac Liu 15. Klese Haas 16. Keenan Palasia 17. Josiah Pahulu Reserves: 18. Tony Francis 19. Joe Stimson 20. Tanah Boyd 21. Jacob Alick-Wiencke 22. Jaylan De Groot
DOLPHINS VS GOLD COAST TITANS PREDICTION
The Dolphins will feel they should have more points to their name after some strong showings this season that have yielded nothing for them. That was the case last week in their clash with reigning premiers Penrith Panthers but they can respond to that in this game with Gold Coast Titans. The away side needed a perfect end to the season to make a late finals push and the manner of their loss last week left a lot to be desired so side with the hosts to come out on top in this contest.
DOLPHINS VS GOLD COAST TITANS TIP: DOLPHINS TO WIN
