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Gold Coast Titans vs Brisbane Broncos NRL Round 5 Tips & Prediction - Broncos to bring Titans back down to earth

Andrew Hendrie

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Last updated: Thu 02 Apr 2026 14:15

Andrew Hendrie 02 Apr 2026

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Gold Coast Titans vs Brisbane Broncos predictions for Saturday's NRL R5 game
Broncos targeting third straight win over Titans - tipped for 13+ victory
Plenty of points expected, with Reece Walsh playing his 100th game - backing the fullback for 2+ tries
The game is scheduled for kick off at 7.35pm AEDT on Saturday April 4

Gold Coast Titans vs Brisbane Broncos NRL Round 5 Tips & Prediction

The Broncos are set to emerge triumphant in their second Queensland derby in succession when they take on the Titans at Cbus Super Stadium on Saturday.

Gold Coast Titans vs Brisbane Broncos NRL Round 5 Tips & Prediction
Titans vs Broncos Stats & Trends
Titans vs Broncos Head To Head
Gold Coast Titans Form Analysis
Gold Coast Titans Team News
Brisbane Broncos Form Analysis
Brisbane Broncos Team News

One week after downing the Dolphins, the Broncos will continue to try and put the off-field distractions behind them when they face a Titans side coming off their opening win of the season.

This really should be a straightforward victory for Brisbane - they have Payne Haas back from injury and I like Jesse Arthars returning on the wing. Reece Walsh is playing his 100th NRL game - surely he's set for another electrifying performance, while Kotoni Staggs has been on fire to start the year, scoring five tries in his last three games.

Matty Johns and Gordie Tallis were sent into euphoria with the Titans winning their first game of the season last week, but it was only against the Dragons. I'm going to need to see A LOT more from this Gold Coast side to have any faith in them against the elite sides - let alone the reigning premiers who appear motivated and back in the mood.

Either way, I see plenty of points this Saturday night - take the Broncos for a comfortable 13+ victory, with Staggs and Walsh getting amongst the meat pies.

Titans vs Broncos Stats & Trends

Broncos have won their last two games vs Titans by 13+ margins
Four of Titans' last six defeats have been by 13+ margins
Broncos have won three of their last four games at Cbus Super Stadium
Titans have already lost vs two Queensland teams in 2026 (Dolphins & Cowboys)
Three of the last four meetings have seen 58+ points
Kotoni Staggs has scored five tries in his last three games
Reece Walsh has three tries in his last three games & scored a double vs Titans in R14 last year

Titans vs Broncos Head To Head

The Titans were on a three-game winning streak against the Broncos before last season, with Brisbane turning the tables with a pair of 13+ victories.

Year	Winner	Score	Venue
2025	Brisbane	44–14	Suncorp
2025	Brisbane	26–14	Cbus Super
2024	Gold Coast	46–18	Cbus Super
2024	Gold Coast	36–34	Suncorp
2023	Gold Coast	18–12	Suncorp

Gold Coast Titans Form Analysis

It was a dismal start to the season for the Titans as they swallowed 50 points by Cronulla, effectively ending their premiership chances if you believe the '50-point curse'.

Gold Coast improved slightly defensively, but still lost 18-14 to the Dolphins and 30-16 to the Cowboys in their next two outings.

However, the Titans managed to dig out a tough 22-14 victory over the Dragons last week, earning their first win of 2026.

Second-rower Arama Hau was the main man for Gold Coast, breaking through on the edge for two tries in a destructive performance.

Gold Coast Titans Team News

No changes, with Josh Hannay sticking with the same squad that edged the Dragons last week.

Gold Coast Titans Team List

1. Keano Kini

2. Sialetili Faeamani

3. Jojo Fifita

4. AJ Brimson

5. Phillip Sami

6. Lachlan Ilias

7. Jayden Campbell

8. Klese Haas

9. Sam Verrills

10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui

11. Arama Hau

12. Beau Fermor

13. Chris Randall

Interchange

14. Kurtis Morrin

15. Cooper Bai

16. Moeaki Fotuaika

17. Oliver Pascoe

Reserves

18. Max Feagai

19. Jett Liu

20. Jaylan De Groot

21. Adam Christensen

22. Jenson Taumoepeau

Brisbane Broncos Form Analysis

As usual, plenty of off-field drama surrounding the Broncos, but they've managed to brush it to the side after a poor 0-2 start that saw them fall to the Panthers and Eels.

Michael Maguire's side stepped it up with a brilliant 18-14 comeback victory over the Storm at AAMI Park, their first win in 15 years at the venue.

Despite assistant coach Ben Te'o resigning mid-week, the Broncos held firm and outclassed the Dolphins 26-12 last week.

Kotoni Staggs scored another double with the first and last tries of the contest, while Reece Walsh continues to prove why he's the most dangerous attacking player in the competition.

Brisbane Broncos Team News

Payne Haas returns from a shoulder injury, meaning Xavier Willison goes back to the bench.

Grant Anderson is out injured, so Jesse Arthars gets a recall on the wing, while Gehamat Shibasaki also finds himself back in the starting side at centre for Josiah Karapani, who has been dropped.

Brisbane Broncos Team List

1. Reece Walsh

2. Deine Mariner

3. Kotoni Staggs

4. Gehamat Shibasaki

5. Jesse Arthars

6. Ezra Mam

7. Adam Reynolds

8. Corey Jensen

9. Cory Paix

10. Payne Haas

11. Brendan Piakura