NQ Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans: Prediction for the Match on April 26, 2025

NQ Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans: Prediction and odds on the Match on 26 April 2025

In round 8 of the National Rugby League, the NQ Cowboys and Gold Coast Titans will battle it out at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville. Both teams are coming off contrasting results, with NQ Cowboys winning their last three matches. On the other hand, Gold Coast Titans will hope to end their woeful performances with a crucial road win. How will this game unfold with a lot of takeaways expected at full time? Here at Telecomasia, we will take a look at the preview of this game and offer the best betting possibilities. 

NQ Cowboys: Form and Statistics

The NQ Cowboys continue to impress, and a win in this game could take them to a playoff spot. The previous weekend, this team extended their winning runs to three, defeating the South Sydney Rabbitohs. In that encounter, this team won each half, needing a 4-6 lead at the end of the first half before a 12-18 win performance. In fact, this team has been impressive offensively lately, scoring at least 20 points. However, prior encounters saw this team defeat title holders, the Penrith Panthers, and also picked up a 30-20 win against the Canberra Raiders. This team sits in 9th place with eight points from six matches. 

NQ Cowboys Lineup

Coach Todd Payten, head coach for North Queensland, has decided to give second-rower Jeremiah Nanai a place in the starting lineup. Murray Taulagi will make his 100th appearance in this clash, making him the 33rd player to reach this milestone for the North Queensland Cowboys.

NQ Cowboys Expected Lineup

Scott Drinkwater, Rob Derby, Jaxon Purdue , Viliami Vailea , Murray Taulagi , Tom Dearden , Jake Clifford , Jordan McLean , Reece Robson , Jason Taumalolo , John Bateman , Jeremiah Nanai, Reuben Cotter.

Gold Coast Titans: Form and Statistics

The Gold Coast Titans are disappointing their fans at the moment, having lost three consecutive games, including a 20-30 loss in their last match against the Canberra Raiders. They earned two points playing away from home from the start of the season. In three games, they lost two and won once. In their recent three matches, they have not scored more than 20 goals. They are in 13th place with six points from six games.

Gold Coast Titans Lineup

The Gold Coast Titans will welcome Alofiana Khan-Pereira back after the cheetah flying super winger returned from an injury. Brock Gray has served his one-match ban for a match finish and backing on the beach in the last game for a bad tackle. Tom Weaver is also here to play his second game of the season, and Chris Randall is named again to continue in the back row.

Gold Coast Titans Expected Lineups

Jaylan De Groot, Alofiana Khan-Pereira, Brian Kelly, Phillip Sami, Jojo Fifita, AJ Brimson, Tom Weaver, Moeaki Fotuaika, Sam Verrills, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Chris Randall, Beau Fermor, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui.

NQ Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans Head-to-Head Statistics

The NQ Cowboys and the Gold Coast Titans have met six times since 2022. NQ Cowboys dominated these fixtures during that run, winning on four separate occasions. They won all home games, which is three times.

NQ Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans Match Tips & Odds

• NQ Cowboys scored 24 points in their last match, and Gold Coast Titans scored 20, making 40+ points. A bet on over 46.5 points is available on 1xbet with odds at 1.67.
• The NQ Cowboys have been scoring first in their last two games in the league. A bet on the NQ Cowboys to score first is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.60.
• The NQ Cowboys have been unbeaten in three games, winning all of them, while the Gold Coast Titans have lost their last three games. A win for this team in both halves of this fixture has a value of 1.72 on Betway.

NQ Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans Prediction 26 April 2025

The NQ Cowboys are unbeaten in their last three games, winning all of them in the league, making them the best team in this regard. In contrast, the Gold Coast Titans have lost all three games they have played so far. And after their victory, I am placing my money on them. The NQ Cowboys will score first in this match because they have scored first in their last two games in the league. The North Queensland Cowboys will win both halves.

Our match prediction: is over 46.5 points with odds at 1.67 on the 1XBet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip: is NQ Cowboys to score first, with odds at 1.60 on the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our last match prediction: is a win for the NQ Cowboys in both halves with odds at 1.72 on the Betway bookmaker.