Well, grab your popcorn folks, we've got a clash of titans here. We're eyeing round 5 mates, you know what that means! The Canberra Raiders and the Cronulla Sharks are about to lock horns and dust off their old feud. Each sitting at a tantalizing 2-2 record, it's anyone's game in theory. But come on, we're not here for theories, are we?

The Raiders and Sharks have a colorful history, with the Sharks chomping down the Raiders in all but two of their past encounters. The Sharks seem to enjoy their shark fin soup with a side of Raiders. The gap in those victories wasn’t something you’d see in a wee-tot's kiddie game either. Now, history sure loves to repeat itself, but nostalgia's for grandpa, isn't it?

When comparing recent outings, let's just say one team's making a splash while the other's floundering a bit. Our friendly neighborhood Sharks seemed to have found their stride after a tussle with the Panthers, proving they've still got a bite in them. Meanwhile, the Raiders just can't seem to take the heat, few wins they've had lately look more like a mere fluke.

In the grand scheme of things, let's not forget the standings. The Sharks hold the 10th place, sitting comfortably above the Raiders, who are clinging onto the 12th spot. It's early in the season yet, but the standings are not just decorative numbers, people.

Based on all of this, you can drag me to a cricket game if the Sharks don't snag this victory away from the Raiders. It won’t be a close shave either. I'm looking at the Sharks to walk away with more than bragging rights.

Albert’s Prediction: Cronulla Sharks by 4