Looking at this irresistible face-off, everyone's favorite undersea predators, the Cronulla Sharks, against the glimmering gladiators of the Gold Coast Titans, I can't help but notice the asymmetry of it all. If we cast our minds back, the Sharks have been chewing up the Titans in their last couple of meetings, and honestly, who can forget those glorious scorelines?
Then there's the matter of regular season records. The Titans appear to be having more downs than ups this season, their record resembling a seesaw with bricks on one end. Compare that to the Sharks who are sporting an impressive 10-5 shine to their record. Something tells me, the Titans are sailing the stormy seas on a leaky raft.
Oh, and let's talk recent results. The Titans appeared to have harnessed the power of Thor himself against the Warriors but followed it up with more modest outings. The Sharks, however, are playing a dangerous game of snakes and ladders, sliding a bit here, climbing a bit there. Consistency, dear Sharks, is not a vice!
Peering into the crystal ball of standings, I see the Sharks grinning from the #3 spot while the Titans are skulking in the shadows at #15. If that doesn't hint at where this match is headed, I'm not sure what will.
So, with all the cold, hard facts laid out, let's do some math, shall we? I'm feeling a Shark-infested victory in this merry aquatic carnival, but by a slimmer margin than some might expect. You may want to take the under on this one folks...so here we are:
Albert’s Prediction: Cronulla Sharks by 6