Gold Coast Titans vs New Zealand Warriors Prediction, Preview, Team News and More: NRL Round 16, 2024

The Gold Coast Titans and the New Zealand Warriors will be eager to return to winning ways when they clash at the Cbus Super Stadium on Saturday, June 22, in the NRL Round 16. Both teams come into the clash on the back of defeats in the previous round.

The Titans succumbed to an 18-10 defeat to the West Tigers in their last outing. Despite leading in the first half (10-6), they allowed the Tigers - who were winless in nine games - a comeback in the second period (12-0), as they suffered consecutive defeats, their third loss in five games.

This recent poor form has seen Gold Coast drop to the bottom of the table and will hope to evade a third consecutive loss.

Similarly, the Warriors fell short in Round 15, losing 38-24 to leaders Melbourne. Before that defeat, they were on a three-game winning streak. New Zealand will hope to steal a win on the road even without key forwards Kurt Capewell and Mitch Barnett, who are on Origin duties.

Gold Coast have been the superior team in this clash in recent years, winning four of five games against the Warriors. However, their home form this term has been abysmal with one win from seven home games.

The Warriors have lost three of their past four away games but have been in better form than their opponents. With a top-eight spot within their reach, they should be fired up to claim the two points at the Cbus Super Stadium.

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Gold Coast Titans vs New Zealand Warriors Form Guide

Gold Coast Titans Form Guide (WLWLL): The Gold Coast Titans are 17th in the NRL ladder.

New Zealand Warriors Form Guide (LWWWL): The New Zealand Warriors are 12th in the NRL ladder.

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Gold Coast Titans vs New Zealand Warriors Team News

Gold Coast Titans

Injured: Klese Haas (Foot), Jaimin Jolliffe (Pectoral), Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (Knee), Tony Francis (Shoulder), Harley Smith-Shields (Pectoral), AJ Brimson (Groin)

Suspended: none

New Zealand Warriors

Injured: Rocco Berry (Shoulder), Luke Metcalf (Fractured leg), Ali Leiataua (Ankle), Paul Roache (Ankle)

Suspended: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

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Gold Coast Titans vs New Zealand Warriors Predicted Lineups

Gold Coast Titans

Backs: Keano Kini, Kieran Foran, Jojo Fifita, Jayden Campbell, Phillip Sami, Brian Kelly, Alofiana Khan-Pereira

Forwards: Erin Clark, Beau Fermor, Josiah Pahulu, Chris Randall, Keenan Palasia, David Fifita

Interchange: Joe Stimson, Isaac Liu, Sam Verrills, Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui

Reserves: Jaylan De Groot, Ken Maumalo, Arama Hau, Jacob Alick-Wiencke

New Zealand Warriors

Backs: Edward Kosi, Adam Pompey, Shaun Johnson, Te Maire Martin, Marcelo Montoya, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Forwards: Jackson Ford, Wayde Egan, Marata Niukore, Dylan Walker, Tohu Harris, Addin Fonua-Blake

Interchange: Tom Ale, Jazz Tevaga, Jacob Laban, Chanel Harris-Tavita

Reserves: Freddy Lussick, Moala Graham-Taufa, Taine Tuaupiki, Bunty Afoa, Demitric Sifakula

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Gold Coast Titans vs New Zealand Warriors Prediction

Prediction: New Zealand Warriors to win by 12 points