Cbus Super Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 22 NRL game between Gold Coast Titans and Brisbane Broncos. The game kicks off at 3:00 pm with Brisbane Broncos heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Gold Coast Titans vs. Brisbane Broncos game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday August 3, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Where: Cbus Super Stadium
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Gold Coast Titans vs Brisbane Broncos Odds
Gold Coast Titans vs Brisbane Broncos Preview
In one of the most crucial south-east Queensland derbies of all time, Gold Coast Titans and Brisbane Broncos are essentially fighting for Top 8 survival at Cbus Super Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The rivals are locked on 20 points four shy of eighth spot and face the prospect of having to win every game from here on out.
They are also coming off contrasting Round 21 outcomes.
The Titans have won three of their last four, bouncing back from a 38-8 loss at Manly with a stirring 21-14 victory over the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium, rallying from 14-0 down.
Jayden Campbell was excellent back at five-eighth, the likes of Moeaki Fotuaika led the engine-room effort and grabbed a double to take his tally to 18 tries from his last 12 games.
The Broncos have lost seven of their last eight, with an impressive 30-14 win in Newcastle with Adam Reynolds returning swept away by a shattering 41-16 home loss to Canterbury.
After clawing back to 16-10 down at halftime, their second-half capitulation defied belief.
The Broncos plight has been compounded with Selwyn Cobbo stood down; Corey Oates replaces him in the backline.
Brendan Piakura (quad) is back to bolster the pack, pushing Kobe Hetherington to the bench.
The Titans carved out a stunning 36-34 comeback win over the Broncos in Round 12, their second straight win over big brother at Suncorp Stadium, but the Broncos have won the teams last two clashes on the Gold Coast.
Four of the last six derbies have produced 59-plus points.
The overwhelming class in the Broncos line-up Walsh, Reynolds, Carrigan, Haas should jolt the 2023 grand finalists into a season-saving performance.
But the Titans, $2.45 outsiders, are playing more reliable footy and have won three of their last four at home.
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Gold Coast Titans vs Brisbane Broncos Tip
We're tipping Brisbane Broncos to win at $1.60 odds.
Gold Coast Titans vs Brisbane Broncos Teams
Titans team: 1. Keano Kini 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Phillip Sami 5. Jojo Fifita 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Kieran Foran 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Erin Clark 11. David Fifita 12. Beau Fermor 13. Chris Randall 14. Isaac Liu 15. Klese Haas 16. Keenan Palasia 17. Josiah Pahulu 18. Jaimin Jolliffe 19. AJ Brimson 20. Joe Stimson 21. Tanah Boyd 22. Tony Francis
Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Deine Mariner 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Blake Mozer 15. Kobe Hetherington 16. Xavier Willison 17. Martin Taupau 18. Josiah Karapani 19. Joshua Rogers 20. Tyson Smoothy 21. Vaa Semu 22. Tristan Sailor
