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This Queensland derby takes on huge significance for both teams with their top eight hopes relying on coming out on top of this contest. Time is running out for the pair to climb up the ladder but Gold Coast Titans could be timing their run to perfection.
START DATE/TIME: UK – Saturday 3rd August, 2024 – 6:00am / AUS – 3:00pm / US EST – 1:00am / US PST – Friday 2nd August, 2024 – 10:00pm
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will not be broadcast live in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League in Australia / This match will be broadcast live on Fox Sports in the US
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the UK / This match will be streamed live on Kayo Sports in Australia / This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the US
GOLD COAST TITANS FORM: TITANS SECURE THRILLING WIN
After such a poor display against Manly Sea Eagles that could well have signalled the end of their season, the Titans responded superbly to defeat the Dolphins and keep their year alive thanks to a fourth win from their last five games.
LAST FIVE: WWWLW
BRISBANE BRONCOS FORM: BRONCOS COMFORTABLY BEATEN
Despite ending their losing streak against Newcastle Knights in their prior matchup, the Broncos failed to build on that as they were beaten for the seventh time in eight outings in a one-sided defeat to Canterbury Bulldogs.
LAST FIVE: LLLWL
GOLD COAST TITANS TEAM NEWS: BRIMSON COULD BE LATE CALL-UP
Head coach Des Hasler has done a brilliant job to guide the Titans to a strong finish after such a poor start and he has named the same side on the back of last week’s win but AJ Brimson could come into the the 17 to bolster their backline options.
Starting 13: 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 Bench: 14. Isaac Liu 15. Klese Haas 16. Keenan Palasia 17. Josiah Pahulu Reserves: 18. Jaimin Jolliffe 19. AJ Brimson 20. Joe Stimson 21. Tanah Boyd 22. Tony Francis
BRISBANE BRONCOS TEAM NEWS: COBBO SIDELINED
Veteran winger Corey Oates comes into the team for Selwyn Cobbo who has found himself in some off-field strife this week. Brendan Piakura comes onto the bench having recovered from a quad injury.
Starting 13: 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 Bench: 14. Blake Mozer 15. Kobe Hetherington 16. Xavier Willison 17. Martin Taupau Reserves: 18. Josiah Karapani 19. Joshua Rogers 20. Tyson Smoothy 21. Vaa Semu 22. Tristan Sailor
GOLD COAST TITANS VS BRISBANE BRONCOS PREDICTION
These two teams are trending in opposite directions and Gold Coast Titans could take advantage of that to earn another victory. They will do battle with their Queensland rivals in this must-win game as they aim to make a late charge towards the top eight and surprisingly start as underdogs despite Brisbane’s poor run of just one win in eight so the hosts are worth siding with here.
GOLD COAST TITANS VS BRISBANE BRONCOS TIP: GOLD COAST TITANS +8.5