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Cronulla Sharks vs Gold Coast Titans NRL Tips - Sharks to cover at home

Andrew Hendrie

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Last updated: Fri 15 Aug 2025 09:51

Andrew Hendrie 15 Aug 2025

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Cronulla Sharks vs Gold Coast Titans expert predictions for Saturday's NRL Round 24 game
Kick off is at 3.00pm AEST at Sharks Stadium
All 28 previous meetings dating back to 2007 have produced Under 51.5 total points
Sharks tipped to cover -9.5 line and continue dominant run over Titans
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Cronulla Sharks vs Gold Coast Titans NRL Tips

Cronulla Sharks vs Gold Coast Titans, NRL Round 24 - Expert Prediction

The Sharks are far from trustworthy, but Craig Fitzgibbon's side are backed to extend their recent dominance over the Titans when the two teams clash to launch Super Saturday in the Shire.

Cronulla Sharks vs Gold Coast Titans, NRL Round 24 - Expert Prediction
Cronulla Sharks vs Gold Coast Titans Round 24 Cheat Sheet
Head To Head
Cronulla Sharks Form Analysis
Cronulla Sharks Team News
Cronulla Sharks Team List
Gold Coast Titans Form Analysis
Gold Coast Titans Team News
Gold Coast Titans Team List

Cronulla saw their four-game winning streak snapped at the hands of the Dragons last week, which leaves them with some work to do in order to lock up a finals spot - although they have a favourable run home with this game against the Titans, another vs the lowly Knights and the bye.

Although the Sharks have been patchy all season, I can't see them slipping up in a home game against the last-placed Titans, who once again disappointed against an injury-ravaged Souths side after promising previous performances against the Warriors and Panthers.

Cronulla's last two wins over Gold Coast have been by 44 & 30 points, so they are tipped to cover a -9.5 line at Shark Park. You'd think games between these sides would typically be high-scoring, but incredibly, all 28 previous meetings have gone under the total points line set of 51.5. For some value, take Teig Wilton to cross for the Sharks on the left edge.

Sharks have won 10 of the last 11 meetings between the teams
Sharks have won by 44 & 30 points in their last two wins vs Titans
Sharks have covered a -9.5 line in seven of their last nine wins this season
All 28 previous games between these teams have seen Under 51.5 total points dating back to 2007
Sharks have seen Under 51.5 points in five of their last six games
Titans have seen Under 51.5 points in four of their last five games
Teig Wilton has scored a try in two of his last four games, while second-rowers have scored three tries in Cronulla's last two wins over Gold Coast

Cronulla Sharks vs Gold Coast Titans Round 24 Cheat Sheet

Sharks vs Titans Rd 24 Cheat Sheet

Head To Head

Cronulla have been dominant in recent meetings with Gold Coast, winning 10 of the last 11 games between the sides. This will be their first encounter of 2025, with the Sharks crushing the Titans 44-0 in their last contest in Round 23 of last year.

Cronulla Sharks Form Analysis

I feel like the Sharks have gone backwards this season. They'll still most likely feature in the finals, but once again they are flat-track bullies, registering just two wins over current top eight teams.

However, now Cronulla are stumbling more against the lesser teams in 2025 - case in point their last-start 22-14 defeat to the Dragons.

Nicho Hynes simply hasn't justified his price tag over the last couple of years and needs to do more as the halfback and leader of his team.

Cronulla Sharks Team News

More bad news for Cronulla after their loss to the Dragons, with star second-rower Briton Nikora out suspended until the finals and Jesse Ramien sidelined with injury.

Mawene Hiroti goes to centre and Billy Burns starts in the second row, while Jesse Coquhuon and Daniel Atkinson are the new names on the bench.

Cronulla Sharks Team List

1. William Kennedy

2. Sione Katoa

3. Mawene Hiroti

4. Siosifa Talakai

5. Ronaldo Mulitalo

6. Braydon Trindall

7. Nicho Hynes

8. Addin Fonua-Blake

9. Blayke Brailey

10. Toby Rudolf

11. Billy Burns

12. Teig Wilton

13. Cameron McInnes

Interchange

14. Daniel Atkinson

15. Jesse Colquhoun

16. Thomas Hazelton

17. Braden Hamlin-Uele

Reserves

18. Tuku Hau Tapuha

19. Hohepa Puru

20. Niwhai Puru

21. Jayden Berrell

22. Chris Veaila

Gold Coast Titans Form Analysis

It's been classic Titans over the last month.

Lose to the lowly Tigers, beat the top four Warriors, push four-time reigning premiers Penrith to golden point and then lose to a Rabbitohs side missing more than half of their first grade team at home.

It seems like nothing will ever change on the Gold Coast and the club are now in danger of finishing last after losing 'Spoon Bowl' 20-18 to Souths last week.

The Titans are conceding 29 points per game this season, which is obviously the main area of concern and something that renders their flashes of brilliance in attack ultimately useless.

Gold Coast Titans Team News

Some big ins for the Titans here, with Tino Fa'asuamaleaui returning after three games out with a knee injury, while Phil Sami (concussion) and Moeaki Fotuaika (illness) are also back on deck.

Klese Haas and Reagan Campbell-Gillard move to the bench, while Brian Kelly is out with concussion.

Gold Coast Titans Team List

1. AJ Brimson

2. Jaylan De Groot

3. Phillip Sami

4. Jojo Fifita

5. Tony Francis

6. Kieran Foran

7. Jayden Campbell

8. Moeaki Fotuaika

9. Sam Verrills

10. Jaimin Jolliffe

11. Chris Randall

12. Beau Fermor

13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui

Interchange

14. Klese Haas

15. Reagan Campbell-Gillard

16. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui

17. Josh Patston

Reserves

18. Keano Kini

19. Jacob Alick-Wiencke

20. Tukimihia Simpkins

21. Tom Weaver

22. Allan Fitzgibbon

Verdict

Cronulla Sharks v Gold Coast Titans

The Sharks should cover in a must-win home game against the last-placed Titans, but contrary to belief, games between these teams have always been relatively low-scoring.

Back Teig Wilton to cross for some value as anytime tryscorer.

Sharks -9.5

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