Saturday has three NRL matches with the first game for Round 13 is between Gold Coast Titans and Penrith Panthers with the opening kick to commence at 17:35 local time. The game is to be played at Cbus Super Stadium  with the favourite for the match being Penrith Panthers. View our NRL live scores, odds and results for the game between Gold Coast Titans and Penrith Panthers.

Where and when : 17:35 | Saturday 07/06/2014  @ Cbus Super Stadium

Odds Comparison:

Gold Coast Titans	2.12	2.20	2.25	2.20	2.12	2.15
Penrith Panthers	1.75	1.70	1.67	1.70	1.75	1.70

All odds are subject to change. Odds listed are correct at the time of the latest update.

Preview : 

TITANS

The Gold Coast Titans suffered their third loss in a row, and their fourth from the past five weeks, when defeated by the Warriors in round 11, 24 – 16.

It was another gutsy performance by the Titans who though who were hit hard with injuries and suspension in the past month, but still managed to hold a slender lead (16 – 14) at the half-time break.

Big Dave Taylor bagged three tries and produced one of his best performances of the year against the Warriors. Has he pushes for inclusion in the second State Of Origin for Queensland, expect him to have another big game here and be targeting the smaller Penrith halves on the edges.

The Titans, although not winning, have made both the Broncos and Warriors work for the wins in the past two rounds and the final score-line in each game, hasn’t been a true reflection of their performances.

This week, Greg Bird, Nate Myles, Kevin Gordon and Brad Takairangi all return to the starting line-up for this clash, giving the home-side a much more familiar look.

This is the second in a run of four straight home-games for the Titans and whilst their record at CBUS only reads 2 – 3 this year, they’ll be keen to the most of the home-ground advantage and consolidate their good start to the season.

PANTHERS

The Panthers shot to second on the ladder with an easy 38 – 12 win over Parramatta last week. It was the Panthers third win in a row and their fourth from the past five weeks.

The Panthers were professional in their disposal of Parramatta, utilising their possession and territory advantages to apply pressure on the Eels for extended periods of time before piling on the points.

Only two tries to the Eels inside of the last ten minutes, one an intercept, prevented a shut-out by the Panthers.

It is the sixth time in the past seven matches that the Panthers defence has held their opponents to 20 points or less. With the Titans only surpassing that mark once in their past six games, the Panthers looked well place.

HEAD TO HEAD
Penrith recorded a hard-earned 14 – 12 win when this two sides last met in round 7 of this year. It was the third win over the Titans for the Panthers from the past four matches and their first consecutive wins since 2008/2009.

Parramatta were poor last week and the Panthers took full advantage. They may not get the same opportunities here against the Titans who as mentioned above, have been gritty of late and points here, as they were earlier in the year, hard to come by for both sides.

GOLD COAST 1 – 12

Teams:

Titans: William Zillman, Kevin Gordon, Brad Tighe, Brad Takairangi, David Mead, Maurice Blair, Albert Kelly, Luke Douglas, Matt Srama, Nate Myles (c), Greg Bird (c), David Taylor, Ben Ridge. Interchange: Matthew White, Luke Bailey, Mark Minichiello, Paul Carter, James Roberts

Panthers: Matt Moylan, Josh Mansour, Dean Whare, Isaah Yeo, David Simmons, Jamie Soward, Peter Wallace, Sam McKendry, James Segeyaro, Brent Kite, Sika Manu, Tyrone Peachey, Elijah Taylor. Interchange: Lewis Brown, Jeremy Latimore, Nigel Plum, Bryce Cartwright

News : 

NSW captain Paul Gallen has predicted the Penrith Panther who put Will Hopoate’s State of Origin position in jeopardy will emerge into the best attacking back-rower in the NRL.

When Panthers recruit Tyrone Peachey left Hopoate for dead not once but twice last Friday night, doubts emerged about the Parramatta centre’s ability to successfully contain Queensland superstar Greg Inglis in Origin II.

But Gallen sees the situation very differently.

Rather than question Hopoate’s standing as first choice to come in at centre for the Blues, Gallen says Peachey’s electric double was proof that the Panthers have a star in the making in their pack.

Peachey showed flashes of brilliance alongside Gallen at Cronulla last year, but headed to the Panthers for a better opportunity.

Despite his lack of size, Peachey’s Friday night masterclass against the Eels highlighted his rare speed and footwork for a forward.

It’s not the same loping stride as his famous uncle David Peachey, but the 22-year-old’s shuffle will be putting fear into right-side defences in years to come.

Gallen believes the Blues should show faith in Hopoate for his proven ability in big games and says he won’t be the last outside back shown up by a strike-weapon on the rise.

“Tyrone Peachey has the ability to make people do that. He’s been a bit quiet at Penrith (until last week) but he has an attacking ability like no other back-rower has in the competition,” said Gallen.

“He had one of those games last week where he really shone and, unfortunately, it was against Hoppa who is in the spotlight at the moment.

“Peach has a great ability to make people look silly.”

Gallen gave his body up for art on Thursday, transformed into looking like movie character RoboCop for the film’s blu-ray release.

But despite being covered in paint, the Origin lock has game two firmly on his mind, confident his neck injury won’t keep him out any longer than this weekend for Cronulla.

Gallen has endorsed Hopoate for a place on the NSW right edge, with Morris brothers Josh and Brett both ruled out of the Sydney match with injury.

Hopoate had one off night last week, but Gallen said NSW teammates would have full confidence in the 22-year-old to succeed in the centre hot seat.

“Everyone has been raving about him and then he’s had one game where he wasn’t happy and everyone’s been giving it to him,” said Gallen.

“If he gets picked, I’ll be more than comfortable.

“He’s played grand finals and Origin before. You only have to go back to that Origin he played (2011) and that try he scored in the corner. Not many guys can score that.”