Newcastle Knights vs Gold Coast Titans Predictions
The Gold Coast completed the QLD quaddie at Magic Round in an exciting finale to a fantastic weekend of footy. The Knights enjoyed a weekend in Bali during their bye round which caused a little off-field controversy.
- Newcastle Knights vs Gold Coast Titans Predictions
- Head to Head
- Newcastle Knights Form
- Newcastle Knights Team News
- Newcastle Knights Team List
- Gold Coast Titans Form
- Gold Coast Titans Team News
- Gold Coast Titans Team List
The Titans have been impressive in attack the previous four rounds and I expect that to continue and be too much for the sunburnt Knights to contain, who are coming off three straight losses.
Greg Marzhew has been a standout for the Knights since his move from the Gold Coast and he will be eager to get over the line against his former club.
- The Titans average 23.8 points for in 2023 and have scored 26 points in each of their last 4 games.
- Gold Coast have covered the spread in 6 of their 9 games this season.
- Newcastle have won just 3 of their last 7 Sunday home games.
- The Titans concede 47% of their tries on the left side of their defensive line.
- Newcastle have allowed 6 tries in 9 games to opposing back-rowers.
Head to Head
The Gold Coast won the latest matchup against Newcastle 38-10, the Titans also lead the Knights 4-3 head to head since 2019.
A notable stat is that the team playing at their home ground has won the last 10 meetings between the two clubs.
Newcastle Knights Form
After being one of the surprise packets early in the season, the Knights have fallen out of sorts in the last few weeks losing three consecutive matches.
In what should have been a positive for the club, the return of marquee signing Kalyn Ponga has had a negative effect on their attack and defence, failing to fire as consistently with the ball as they did without Ponga and also being found out in defence.
Newcastle Knights Team News
Kurt Mann (abdominal) is set to miss an extended period, shifting Phoenix Crossland off the bench and into the hooker role.
Adam Elliott (groin) returns on the bench for the first time since round 1.
Newcastle Knights Team List
1. Lachlan Miller
2. Dominic Young
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Greg Marzhew
6. Kalyn Ponga
7. Jack son Hastings
8. Daniel Saifiti
9. Phoenix Crossland
10. Leo Thompson
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon
13. Mat Croker
Interchange
14. Tyson Gamble
15. Jacob Saifiti
16. Adam Elliott
17. Jack Hetherington
Reserves
18. Jack Johns
19. Enari Tuala
20. Adam Clune
21. Dylan Lucas
22. Simi Sasagi
Gold Coast Titans Form
There is a quiet buzz around the Gold Coast, especially amongst their fans, after their best start to a season in recent years.
The addition of inspirational leader Kieren Foran and the return to career best form for David Fifita has raised the hopes of a finals berth on the glitter strip.
Gold Coast Titans Team News
Kruise Leeming comes back into the 17 for Keano Kini on the interchange bench.
Gold Coast Titans Team List
1. Jayden Campbell
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Brian Kelly
4. Jojo Fifita
5. Phillip Sami
6. Kieran Foran
7. Tanah Boyd
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Chris Randall
10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
11. David Fifita
12. Joe Stimson
13. Isaac Liu
Interchange
14. Kruise Leeming
15. Erin Clark
16. Klese Haas
17. Joe Vuna
Reserves
18. Keano Kini
19. Aaron Schoupp
20. Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui
21. Thomas Mikaele
22. Sam McIntyre