2021 NRL – Gold Coast Titans vs Melbourne Storm Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Gold Coast Titans vs Melbourne Storm taking place? Thursday 19th August, 2021 – 10:50 (UK)
Where is Gold Coast Titans vs Melbourne Storm taking place? Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
Where can I get tickets for Gold Coast Titans vs Melbourne Storm? Click here for ticket information on 2021 NRL matches
What channel is Gold Coast Titans vs Melbourne Storm on? Sky Sports Arena will be televising selected NRL games in the UK and you can find their schedule here. For Australian broadcasters, you can find a list here
Where can I stream Gold Coast Titans vs Melbourne Storm? If televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go. Alternatively, the match will be available to subscribers of Watch NRL
THE TEAM NEWS
GOLD COAST TITANS
Starting 13: Campbell, Marzhew, Kelly, Herbert, Thompson, Taylor, Fogarty, Wallace, Clark, Fa’asuamaleaui, Proctor, Fifita, McIntyre – Interchanges: Peachey, Lisone, Jolliffe, Fermore – Reserves: Sami, Rein, Marsters, Ese’ese
MELBOURNE STORM
Starting 13: Papenhuyzen, Jennings, R. Smith, Seve, Addo-Carr, Munster, Hynes, J. Bromwich. H. Grant, Welch, Kaufusi, K. Bromwich, Lewis – Interchanges: J. Grant, Eisenhuth, Moeroa, Johns – Reserves: Booth, Loiero, Pene, Lumelume
THE PREDICTION
All the focus is on Melbourne Storm coming into this game as they look to equal the Roosters’ record of 19 successive NRL victories set back in 1975 with a win here. That is likely to maintain their focus despite their place in the finals guaranteed but they do face a motivated Titans side here. The previous meeting between the two teams was decided by a converted try so the Titans will be confident of pushing them all the way in this one. They can count on David Fifita who has been in excellent form this season prior to his injury and his inclusion provides them with a major boost. That said, they are unlikely to be able to pull off the shock win although beating the handicap is well within their capability. Consider the Titans +22 points in this one.
