Dolphins host Gold Coast Titans in Round 2 of the 2026 NRL season at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, March 15. Read on for our full match preview, betting tips, and best odds.
Dolphins vs Gold Coast Titans Match Prediction
Round 2 concludes with a southeast Queensland derby between two teams that can ill afford starting the season with a pair of losses.
FORM: The Dolphins were flattered by the 40-30 scoreline in a first-up home loss to the Rabbitohs – and the defensive frailties that have held them since entering the NRL are still in dire need of fixing.
Speaking of trademark defensive woes, the Titans were horrendous without the ball in allowing the Sharks to rack up a 40-0 scoreline just after halftime before stemming the flow in a 50-10 loss that must have made Josh Hannay wonder what he has gotten himself into.
INS AND OUTS: The Dolphins are bolstered by the return of Max Plath and Ray Stone on the bench; Trai Fuller drops out of the 17. The Titans will run with the same 19-man squad.
KEY MATCH-UP: Livewire No.6s Kodi Nikorima and AJ Brimson need to do more to ease the offensive load on organising halfbacks Isaiya Katoa (who was a bright spot for the Dolphins last week) and Lachlan Ilias.
HISTORY: The Dolphins boast a 5-1 advantage in this derby, prevailing 36-10 on the Gold Coast and 36-30 at Suncorp Stadium last season.
KEY STAT: The Dolphins are 15-14 at Suncorp Stadium since coming into the NRL three years ago. The Titans have a 14-26 record at the venue, conceding 118 points in their last three games there.
VERDICT: The Dolphins were subjected to a far less jarring loss in Round 1 and should be favoured for the win. They look a decent option to cover a single-digit line. But with the teams conceding a combined 90 points last week and both boasting lots of strike, the over is a clear bet.
TIP: Back Over 55.5 Total Points @ $1.85
SGM: DOLPHINS -9.5 / KODI NIKORIMA ANYTIME TRYSCORER / JOJO FIFITA ANYTIME TRYSCORER @ $18.02
Dolphins vs Gold Coast Titans Odds & Popular Betting Markets
Here’s a quick look at the current odds and popular betting markets for the Dolphins vs Gold Coast Titans matchup.
*odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change