Leichhardt Oval will play host to Saturday's Round 15 NRL game between Wests Tigers and Gold Coast Titans. The game kicks off at 3:00 pm with Gold Coast Titans heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Wests Tigers vs. Gold Coast Titans game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday June 15, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Where: Leichhardt Oval
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Wests Tigers vs Gold Coast Titans Odds
Wests Tigers vs Gold Coast Titans Preview
An encounter far more likely to have a bearing on the wooden spoon battle than the Top 8 race, Wests Tigers and Gold Coast are both desperate for a win at Leichhardt Oval this Saturday.
After early-season signs of improvement and at least showing heart when the wins dried up, the Tigers have rocketed into favouritism to finish last for the third year in a row with nine straight losses. They have conceded 98 points in their past two games.
The Tigers scored two early tries against the Dragons last Friday but let in eight during a diabolical second-half display to lose 56-14. All-too-familiar stories of discontent are seeping out of Concord.
An injury crisis in the halves has seen Api Koroisau named at halfback with Tallyn Da Silva getting a start at hooker, though Adam Doueihi has made his way onto the reserves list. Brent Naden comes into the starting backline for Solomon Alaimalo (head knock).
The Titans graft back to credibility including wins over the Warriors, Cowboys and Broncos in a five-game stretch hit a big snag at home in Round 14 via a 46-12 defeat to the Rabbitohs.
Phil Sami is back from injury, with Beau Fermor reverting from centre to back-row. Jacob Alick drops out.
The Titans are on a five-match winning streak against the Tigers, including a 22-10 win at Leicchardt and a 28-12 victory on the Gold Coast in 2023.
While both teams were awful last week, the Titans at least have some decent form on the board over the past couple of months. The Tigers will look to the Leichhardt factor to inspire a turnaround, but the reality is they are a modest 5-9 at their spiritual home since 2019.
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Wests Tigers vs Gold Coast Titans Tip
We're tipping Gold Coast Titans to win at $1.73 odds.
Wests Tigers vs Gold Coast Titans Teams
Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Alexander Lobb 3. Brent Naden 4. Justin Olam 5. Charlie Staines 6. Aidan Sezer 7. Apisai Koroisau 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Tallyn Da Silva 10. Alex Twal 11. Fonua Pole 12. Samuela Fainu 13. Justin Matamua 14. Alex Seyfarth 15. Sione Fainu 16. Reuben Porter 17. Solomona Faataape 18. Kit Laulilii 19. Luke Laulilii 20. Heath Mason 21. Jahream Bula 22. Jordan Miller 23. Adam Doueihi
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. Chris Randall 10. Josiah Pahulu 11. David Fifita 12. Beau Fermor 13. Klese Haas 14. Sam Verrills 15. Isaac Liu 16. Keenan Palasia 17. Erin Clark 18. Joe Stimson 19. Tanah Boyd 20. Jacob Alick-Wiencke 21. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 22. Jaylan De Groot
