Ah, the sweet joy of another rugby face-off! Today my friends, we're going to ponder over a tilting Titanic struggle. On one side of the pitch, we have the North Queensland Cowboys and on the other, the Gold Coast Titans.

Let's look at how things stand, shall we? The Cowboys, comfortably sitting in the middle of the pack seem to be riding a healthier wave, with a nearly balanced win-loss record. Meanwhile, the Titans, trapped in the shadowy corners of 13th place, are struggling to steady their ship this season, with their record less than flattering.

Past meetups have been fierce showdowns, the scores often flipping faster than a pancake on a Sunday morning. The Cowboys have won three out of their last five encounters, but the last one went in favor of the Titans. Close encounters, folks, close encounters.

Looking at recent form, the Cowboys have galloped away with three wins in their last five, while the Titans, well let's just say they've hit a bit of an iceberg with only one win to celebrate. Interesting times!

Now remember, rugby is no crystal ball affair, but considering all this, I'd say the Cowboys are looking to corral this one. Their sore backs from recent rounds aren't quite as painful as the Titans' bruised ego.

Albert's Prediction: North Queensland Cowboys by 9