Cbus Super Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 18 NRL game between Gold Coast Titans and Brisbane Broncos. The game kicks off at 7:35 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 July 16, 2022 at 7:35 pm
Where: Cbus Super Stadium
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Gold Coast Titans vs Brisbane Broncos Preview
The south-east Queensland derby rivals arrive at Saturday’s showdown on vastly different trajectories. The 3-13 Gold Coast Titans are battling to avoid the spoon, while the 10-6 Brisbane Broncos are pushing for the Top 4.
The Titans have won just one of their last 12 games and went into the Round 17 bye on the back of an ugly 38-12 defeat to fellow strugglers the Knights. There is a clear lack of experience in direction throughout the spine, while confidence and concentration appears to be an issue throughout Justin Holbrook’s line-up.
Phillip Sami and Corey Thompson bolster the backline this week but Jarrod Wallace is out, while Sosefo Fifita is set to debut on the wing and Tanah Boyd will start at five-eighth. Maroons enforcer Tino Fa’asuamaleaui has been named.
The Broncos bounced back from relatively promising away losses to the Storm and Cowboys with a gutsy 32-18 victory over the Dragons despite the absence of their Origin stars and a host of injured top-liners. Tyros Tesi Niu, Ezra Mam, Keenan Palasia and Zac Hosking all stood tall.
Corey Oates and Pat Carrigan have been named to back up from Origin, but Selwyn Cobbo and Kurt Capewell will be given a rest. Jake Turpin is on the bench for the injured Cory Paix, Payne Haas is out after being scratched from Origin and Maroons squad member Thomas Flegler returns.
The last four derbies have gone the way of the home side, with the Titans grabbing 12-point wins at Cbus Super Stadium in 2020 and ’21. Navigating a stint without Reynolds, the Broncos recovered from a 20-point deficit to beat the Titans 35-24 in Round 12 with Carrigan and Cobbo on fire.
Gold Coast’s last 10 losses were by 8-plus margins and the home side doesn’t look capable of keeping this one close. With Adam Reynolds calling the shots and Niu and Mam sniffing around for opportunities, expect the Broncos to pile on the points this Saturday nights.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Brisbane Broncos to win at $1.42 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Delouise Hoeter at $8.00.