Ah, yes. The thrilling fifth round clash between the Gold Coast Titans and the Dolphins. I surely won't be clutching my pearls for this one. The Titans have kicked off with an early lead in the grand scheme of the NRL standings, currently sitting at #7 while the Dolphins languish at the bottom of the barrel, a dreary #16.

Now, let's stroll down memory lane for a tiny bit, shall we? Our history books indicate that these teams have always provided us with close quarter combat. The Titans do claim a slight edge with two wins to three losses in their five recent meetings. Oh, and speaking of history, did I mention that the Titans are the reigning victors from their clash last July?

As we delve deeper into this season, the Dolphins' performance resonates with the sound of a flat tire. Four losses in a row. That's rougher than a seasick sailor. Meanwhile, the Titans seem to be riding the wave of their last victory blush against the Roosters, sporting a middling 2-1 win-loss record.

But as the old saying goes, "It's not how you start, it's how you finish." Well, in this case, it may be both. The poor Dolphins seem to stumble through games the same way I fumble through 12 reps at the gym - it's not pretty.

So, when we're all said and done, who are we putting the house on, you might wonder? Well, based on a compilation of data neither you or I really want to sort through again, I'd wager the Gold Coast Titans to paddle their way to triumph over the Dolphins. After all, they seem to float whereas the Dolphins appear to sink.

Albert’s Prediction: Gold Coast Titans by 6