McDonald Jones Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 26 NRL game between Newcastle Knights and Gold Coast Titans. The game kicks off at 2:00 pm with Newcastle Knights heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Newcastle Knights vs. Gold Coast Titans game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday September 1, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Where: McDonald Jones Stadium

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Newcastle’s hopes for a finals spot may hinge on earlier results, but a home win against the out-of-contention Gold Coast on Sunday keeps them in contention for eighth place.

The Knights rebounded from a tough golden point loss to Cronulla with a strong 36-16 victory over South Sydney, featuring two-try performances from Dane Gagai and Jack Cogger. The return of Bradman Best strengthens the lineup, with Dylan Lucas moving to the back-row for the injured Kai Pearce-Paul, Brodie Jones starting for Tyson Frizell (concussion), and Thomas Cant joining the bench.

The Titans’ late push for finals has faltered, conceding 124 points in their last three games. Despite showing some attacking spark in a 48-22 defeat to the Roosters, they continue to struggle defensively. Phil Sami replaces AJ Brimson in the centres for their sole change.

Newcastle has won four of their last five against the Titans, who haven’t won in Newcastle since 2016. The Knights should be favoured to capitalise on the Titans’ defensive lapses and secure a crucial win.