Gold Coast Titans vs Cronulla Sharks NRL Round 25 Tips - Sharks To Win Another High-Scoring Clash
Cronulla Sharks are strongly tipped to down the Gold Coast Titans in the NRL 2026 Round 25 matchup, even with the absence of key playmaker Braydon Trindall. The Sharks retain a dominant head-to-head record, and their potent attack should exploit Gold Coast’s defensive frailties. With Addin Fonua-Blake returning, Cronulla -6.5 is recommended, and the total points are expected to go over 49.5. Bettors should also watch out for Ronaldo Mulitalo and Phillip Sami as anytime tryscorer picks.
- Cronulla remain strong favourites against Gold Coast, even without Trindall.
- Expert bet: Sharks -6.5 & game total over 49.5 points.
- Mulitalo and Sami are top anytime tryscorer picks.
- Kick off is at 2:00 PM (AEST) on Sunday, 23rd August at Cbus Super Stadium
Gold Coast Titans vs Cronulla Sharks
Gold Coast Titans vs Cronulla Sharks, Round 25 2026 - Expert Prediction
Cronulla have drifted slightly because Braydon Trindall is out, but that has opened up the exact kind of buying spot we want. The Sharks -6.5 is the best bet, with the Game Total over 49.5 also in play.
- Gold Coast Titans vs Cronulla Sharks, Round 25 2026 - Expert Prediction
- Head to Head Stats
- Gold Coast Titans Form Analysis
- Cronulla Sharks Form Analysis
- Gold Coast Titans v Cronulla Sharks Team News & Team Lists
- Gold Coast Titans vs Cronulla Sharks NRL 2026 Round 25 FAQ’s
Trindall is a real loss and we can't pretend otherwise. He has been in form scoring the opening try last week and Cronulla's attack clearly lost some shape after he dislocated his shoulder. But the market is already reacting to that absence and the Sharks still have Nicho Hynes, William Kennedy, Sione Katoa, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Briton Nikora, Teig Wilton and Addin Fonua-Blake returning through the middle.
The matchup history is brutal for Gold Coast. Cronulla won this same game 50-10 back in Round 1, and the last 5 meetings have included Sharks wins by 40, 32, 44 and 30 points. The Titans did win one of those games 20-16 in 2024, but that is the outlier in a rivalry that has mostly been controlled by the Sharks.
Gold Coast can score enough to push this over the total. They lost 36-26 to Newcastle last week, had 69 tackles in the attacking half, and still fought back after a horrible start. The problem is that they conceded 30+ points for the 9th time this season, and now face the 2nd-ranked attack in the competition.
Take Cronulla -6.5 and over 49.5. Ronaldo Mulitalo and Phillip Sami are the anytime tryscorer plays, with both wingers fitting a game script where the Sharks control the match but the Titans still find points.
- Cronulla won the Round 1 meeting 50-10 and have beaten Gold Coast by 30+ points in 4 of the last 5 head-to-heads.
- The Sharks lose Braydon Trindall, but Addin Fonua-Blake returns and Cronulla still rank 2nd in points scored and 1st in Completion Rate.
- Gold Coast have conceded 30+ points 9 times this season and have allowed 31.6 points per game across their last 5.
- The Game Total over is underrepresented on the season at 42%, and this matchup has enough Titans points and Sharks edge strike to clear 49.5.
Head to Head Stats
Cronulla have dominated this matchup, winning 4 of the last 5 against Gold Coast. The Sharks beat the Titans 50-10 in Round 1 this season, 54-22 last year and 44-0 at Cbus in 2024.
That record is hard to ignore even with Trindall missing. Gold Coast's only win in the last 5 meetings was a 20-16 result in 2024, but every Cronulla win in that sample has been by 30+ points, which makes the -6.5 line feel short enough to attack.
| Titans Atk Rank | Sharks Def Rank | Stat | Sharks Atk Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 4 | Points | 2 | 13 |
| 9 | 1 | Run Mts | 10 | 16 |
| 11 | 7 | Linebreaks | 7 | 11 |
| 17 | 4 | Compl % | 1 | 14 |
Gold Coast Titans Form Analysis
Gold Coast lost 36-26 to Newcastle last week, and the final score probably flatters them less than the underlying game did. They fell behind 16-0 inside the opening 18 minutes, then spent the rest of the match trying to chase their way back into it.
There was effort in the response. Beau Fermor scored twice, Jayden Campbell crossed before halftime, Lachlan Ilias returned to the NRL side and scored late, and the Titans had more tackles in the attacking half than Newcastle. The issue is that their errors and penalties kept returning every time they had a chance to really turn the match.
The defence is still the problem. The Titans have lost 3 straight, conceded 30+ for the 9th time this season and now average 31.6 points against across their last 5. They rank 13th in points allowed, 16th in Run Mts allowed and 14th in Completion Rate defence, which is not the profile you want against Cronulla.
Cronulla Sharks Form Analysis
Cronulla's 24-20 loss to Canberra was costly in more ways than one. The Sharks dropped out of the top four for now, and Trindall's shoulder dislocation leaves Nicho Hynes carrying more of the attacking organisation this week.
The Sharks were still right in the game despite the disruption. Trindall scored the opening try, Will Kennedy crossed in the 50th minute and Ronaldo Mulitalo almost stole it late before the Bunker ruled no try because of inconclusive evidence. That late miss could have flipped the whole result.
Cronulla have averaged 27.2 points scored and 18.8 conceded across their last 5, and the broader season profile remains strong. They rank 2nd in points scored, 4th in points allowed and 1st in Completion Rate. With Addin Fonua-Blake back from suspension, they should regain enough middle punch to protect Hynes and keep the attack rolling.
Gold Coast Titans v Cronulla Sharks Team News & Team Lists
Team News and Lists are in our dedicated Round 25 Team List Article.
Gold Coast Titans vs Cronulla Sharks NRL 2026 Round 25 FAQ’s
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Verdict
Take Cronulla -6.5 and over 49.5. Ronaldo Mulitalo and Phillip Sami are the anytime tryscorer plays, with both wingers fitting a game script where the Sharks control the match but the Titans still find points.
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