Titans v Dolphins NRL Round 5 betting tips | April 5, 2025

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NRL Round 5 preview: Gold Coast Titans vs Dolphins

The Titans will be aiming to keep their momentum rolling when they host the struggling Dolphins in a Sunshine State derby on Saturday afternoon.

After a rocky start to the 2025 NRL season, Gold Coast have found their rhythm with back-to-back wins over the Knights and Roosters, propelling them to fifth on the ladder.

Jayden Campbell and AJ Brimson have brought energy and creativity to the halves, but it’s been the Titans’ improved defensive steel under Des Hasler that’s stood out the most.

Statistically, they’ve been far superior — averaging 26 points scored and just 19 conceded per game, compared to the Dolphins’ 14 points for and 23 against.

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While the Dolphins do hold a 3-1 head-to-head record against the Titans, they remain winless in 2025 and look low on confidence and sit as a $2.65 chance with the top rugby league betting sites.

New coach Kristian Woolf is still searching for the right mix, with both attack and defence failing to fire across the opening month.

The Titans, on the other hand, have a more settled spine, a solid completion rate, and the benefit of home-ground advantage.

The Dolphins’ tackle efficiency (88.8%) may give them a platform, but unless their attacking structures improve, they’re staring down the barrel of a fifth straight defeat.

Gold Coast haven’t strung together three wins since 2022 — and this Saturday looks like their best chance yet to break that drought, with the top online bookmakers pricing them at $1.48.

Titans v Dolphins Round 5 team news

Gold Coast Titans

1. Jaylan De Groot
2. Tony Francis
3. Brian Kelly
4. Phillip Sami
5. Jojo Fifita
6. AJ Brimson
7. Jayden Campbell
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Chris Randall
10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
11. Klese Haas
12. Beau Fermor
13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
14. Sean Mullany
15. David Fifita
16. Jaimin Jolliffe
17. Brock Gray

Jaylan De Groot retains the fullback jersey, while Sean Mullany makes his NRL debut off the bench. Sam Verrills (hip) and Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui (ankle) are both sidelined, with Chris Randall starting at hooker.

Dolphins

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jake Averillo
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Jack Bostock
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Daniel Saifiti
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Felise Kaufusi
11. Klese Haas
12. Connelly Lemuelu
13. Max Plath
14. Kurt Donoghoe
15. Mark Nicholls
16. Ray Stone
17. Kenneath Bromwich

Tom Gilbert is suspended, with Connelly Lemuelu returning in the back row and Max Plath shifting to lock. Sean O’Sullivan remains the 18th man as Woolf sticks largely with the same group that fell short against the Broncos.

Titans vs Dolphins NRL Rd 5 betting predictions

The Titans are flying high after consecutive wins and appear to have found a strong balance between attack and defence under Des Hasler. They’ve conceded just 18 points in their last two outings and now face a Dolphins outfit that’s 0-4 and lacking cohesion. With a settled spine and home advantage, the Titans should cover the small line with BetOnline.

Titans skipper Tino Fa’asuamaleaui has been immense since returning from injury and has already bagged two tries in 2025. He’s a powerful presence near the line and thrives on momentum, which the Gold Coast pack has been generating consistently. At $4.10 with BetOnline, he shapes as a great anytime tryscorer option against a leaky Dolphins middle.

Gold Coast’s improved defensive steel has underpinned their recent form, while the Dolphins have struggled to post points all season. All four of the Phins’ matches have gone under the total, and this one looks set to follow suit. Expect a gritty Queensland derby with scoring chances at a premium, with under 53 points looking likely at $1.90 with BetOnline.

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