Canberra Raiders vs Gold Coast Titans Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL | Regular Season
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The Canberra Raiders seek redemption when they host the Gold Coast Titans.
Start date/time: Sunday 18th May, 2025: UK – 7:05am / Local – 4:05pm / US ET – 2:05am / Saturday 17th May, US PT – 11:05pm
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / Australia – Foxtel / US – Some matches are televised live on Fox Sports
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go & Watch NRL / Australia – Kayo Sports / US – Watch NRL, and if the match is televised in the USA it can also be streamed live on Fox Sports platforms
Canberra Raiders team news
Englishman Matty Nicholson (leg) is out for three months which sees Zac Hosking slot into the second row. Corey Horsburgh (concussion) returns in time to impress Queensland selectors. Ricky Stuart’s son, Jed Stuart, is the 18th Man.
Squad: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Corey Horsburgh 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Zac Hosking 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Owen Pattie 15. Simi Sasagi 16. Josh Papali’i 17. Ata Mariota 18. Jed Stuart 19. Noah Martin 20. Pasami Saulo 21. Trey Mooney 22. Danny Levi
Gold Coast Titans team news
Kieran Foran will play his first game of the year as the veteran returns via the bench. Jaimin Jolliffe (suspension) also returns on the bench with Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui (concussion) out and Arama Hau dropping out of the 17. In the starting side Philip Sami shifts to the wing and Jojo Fifita to the centres.
Squad: 1. Jaylan De Groot 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Jojo Fifita 5. Phillip Sami 6. AJ Brimson 7. Jayden Campbell 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 11. Klese Haas 12. Beau Fermor 13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 14. Kieran Foran 15. Jaimin Jolliffe 16. Chris Randall 17. Josiah Pahulu 18. Tony Francis 19. Arama Hau 20. Josh Patston 21. Harley Smith-Shields 22. Sean Mullany
Canberra Raiders vs Gold Coast Titans prediction
The Canberra Raiders suffered a disappointing 32-20 loss against the Bulldogs last weekend after blowing a 20-0 halftime lead. Their position is still firm in the top four with a surprising 7-3 win loss record through the first 10 weeks of the season.
The Gold Coast Titans ended a string of losses by overcoming a 20-0 deficit against the Newcastle Knights to steal a 24-20 victory in Newcastle.
The irregularity of the draw sees the sides meeting for the second time this season already. Canberra won that match up 30-20 and have won 19 of 32 meetings overall.
We think the Raiders will still be burning after last week’s second half capitulation and a full 80-minute performance will see them comfortably defeat the Gold Coast Titans.
Canberra Raiders vs Gold Coast Titans tip: Canberra Raiders by 13+ points
