Suncorp Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 12 NRL game between Brisbane Broncos and Gold Coast Titans. The game kicks off at 7:55 pm with Brisbane Broncos heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Brisbane Broncos vs. Gold Coast Titans game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday May 27, 2022 at 7:55 pm
Where: Suncorp Stadium
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Brisbane Broncos vs Gold Coast Titans Odds
Brisbane Broncos vs Gold Coast Titans Preview
Gold Coast Titans have gained a belated foothold in their biggest rivalry with five wins in their last eight encounters with Brisbane Broncos. Honours were shared in 2021, with the Titans winning 28-16 in Round 2 in Robina and the Broncos getting up 36-28 at Suncorp in Round 8.
The balance of southeast Queensland power has shifted in 2022, however, with the Broncos winning five straight games for the first time in five years. They were aided by some dubious calls in a 36-12 defeat of struggling Newcastle last Thursday, but it was ultimately another encouraging display with Adam Reynolds out.
Selwyn Cobbo was again electric, grabbing a double to take his tally to nine tries in the Broncos’ last five games.
The 3-8 Titans have shown signs of improvement after arresting a five-match losing streak with a golden point win over the Dragons in Magic Round. They arguably had the better of the first half and produced a plucky late comeback in a 25-18 loss to the Sharks last Sunday.
The return of fullback Jayden Campbell has had an enormous impact. Brian Kelly returns for Phillip Sami this week, while Jaiman Joliffe comes onto the bench for Herman Ese’ese.
Reynolds remains sidelined for the unchanged Broncos, with rookie Ezra Mam to wear the No.7 again after a solid NRL debut last week.
The absence of the influential veteran is reason enough to take a serious look at the Titans, who are $3 underdogs in this derby but have enough offensive threats to cause the hosts plenty of headaches.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Brisbane Broncos to win at $1.48 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Kotoni Staggs at $9.75.
Brisbane Broncos vs Gold Coast Titans Teams
Broncos team: 1. Te Maire Martin 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Ezra Mam 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Cory Paix 15. Kobe Hetherington 16. Thomas Flegler 17. Keenan Palasia 18. Brenko Lee 19. TC Robati 20. Rhys Kennedy 21. Delouise Hoeter 22. Jordan Pereira 23. Xavier Willison 24. David Mead
Titans team: 1. Jayden Campbell 2. Corey Thompson 3. Brian Kelly 4. Esan Marsters 5. Jamayne Isaako 6. AJ Brimson 7. Toby Sexton 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Erin Clark 10. Jarrod Wallace 11. Isaac Liu 12. Beau Fermor 13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 14. Tanah Boyd 15. Jaimin Jolliffe 16. Sam McIntyre 17. Sam Lisone 18. Paul Turner 19. Herman Ese’ese 20. Greg Marzhew 21. Aaron Booth 22. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 23. David Fifita 24. Patrick Herbert