Cbus Super Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 21 NRL game between Gold Coast Titans and Sydney Roosters. The game kicks off at 3:00 pm with Sydney Roosters heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Gold Coast Titans vs. Sydney Roosters game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday July 22, 2023 at 3:00 pm

Where: Cbus Super Stadium

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Gold Coast Titans vs Sydney Roosters Odds

Gold Coast Titans vs Sydney Roosters Preview

With both teams in a share of 12th spot and four points outside the Top 8, Gold Coast’s home clash with the embattled Sydney Roosters looms as a non-negotiable must-win for both teams’ finals hopes.

The 7-10 Titans could so easily be nestled in the top half of the NRL ladder right now.

But since a stunning boilover win against the Broncos in caretaker Jim Lenihan’s first game in charge, they have gone down in agonising fashion in all three outings.

A late fight-back fell short in a 26-22 loss in Canberra, they let a 14-6 halftime lead slip in a 23-21 golden point loss to the Dolphins with four Origin players out, and they were edged 25-24 by Parramatta last Sunday after leading for most of the second half.

The Titans have been hit by a suspension to Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, which sees Isaac Liu move to prop and Erin Clark to lock. Origin fullback AJ Brimson is back, with Jayden Campbell reverting to his bench role. Joe Stimson (concussion) rejoins the 17.

The 7-10 Roosters have won just two of their last nine games – tight ones over the Bulldogs and Knights.

They have also dropped their last three: two-point nail-biters against Canberra and Manly, before a convincing 30-16 defeat at home to Melbourne last Saturday.

The Roosters’ attack is ranked second-last in the NRL with Luke Keary and Sandon Smith’s halves partnership still in its infancy and a host of big names performing well below their peak level.

James Tedesco’s return from a post-Origin rest forces a backline reshuffle at the Roosters, with Junior Pauga the player to drop out, Terrell May replaces the injured Naufahu Whyte on the bench.

The Roosters are on a nine-match winning streak against the Titans, including a 44-16 blowout in Mackay in their sole clash last season.

Fa’asuamaleaui’s absence is a big one and gives the stacked Roosters pack a leg up, but the effervescent Titans’ attacking strike is a test for any team and they average seven more points per game than the flailing visitors.

The Titans are a tempting underdog option, but the under is more enticing play with four of the Roosters’ last five games producing less than 40 points and the Titans’ last five going under the total line.

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