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New Zealand Warriors vs Gold Coast Titans NRL Round 7 Tips & Prediction - Warriors to rack up more points in another big win

Andrew Hendrie

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Last updated: Wed 15 Apr 2026 10:15

Andrew Hendrie 15 Apr 2026

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New Zealand Warriors vs Gold Coast Titans predictions for Saturday's NRL R7 game
Warriors have scored 38+ points in all four wins this season - tipped for another big victory
Titans' only wins this season vs Eels & Dragons - not convinced yet
Kurt Capewell the value pick for 1st, 2nd or 3rd tryscorer, Phil Sami looks good for GC
The game is scheduled for kick off at 3.00pm AEST on Saturday April 18

New Zealand Warriors vs Gold Coast Titans NRL Round 7 Tips & Prediction

The Warriors are tipped to secure their first win over the Titans in New Zealand since 2013 when the two sides lock horns at Go Media Stadium to kick off Super Saturday.

New Zealand Warriors vs Gold Coast Titans NRL Round 7 Tips & Prediction
Warriors vs Titans Stats & Trends
Warriors vs Titans Head To Head
New Zealand Warriors Form Analysis
New Zealand Warriors Team News
Gold Coast Titans Form Analysis
Gold Coast Titans Team News

How on earth has it been 13 years since the Warriors have toppled Gold Coast at home? Well, it doesn't matter, because the Wahs have rarely been in better form over the last decade or so and they are primed for another big win in front of their home fans as they look further consolidate their spot inside the top four.

It was a disappointing last home performance as the Warriors went down to the Tigers, but they more than made up for it on the road last week, snapping a 17-match losing run against Melbourne to run out emphatic 38-14 victors.

The Titans also registered a big 52-10 win, but it was over the injury-ravaged Eels. Their only other win this season was against the shambolic Dragons. Going to need to see more from Gold Coast against simply decent sides before I can confidently back them.

Taking the Wahs at a -10.5 line and to score Over 30.5 team points - all four of their wins this season have comfortably covered both. Looking for some value on the Anytime Tryscorers - I don't mind Phil Sami on the wing for Gold Coast, while a returning Kurt Capewell is my pick for the 1st, 2nd or 3rd - he's back in the starting second-row spot and scored in his only previous game this season.

Warriors vs Titans Stats & Trends

Warriors have won four of their six games this season
Warriors have covered a -10.5 line and scored 38+ points in all four wins
Titans have lost four of their six games this season
Titans have lost three of those games by 14+ points
Titans have leaked 30+ points in two of those four defeats
Titans haven't won back-to-back away games since 2023
Phil Sami has scored three tries in his last three games
Kurt Capewell scored a try in his only previous game of 2026 and replaces Marata Niukore, who scored a try from the second row last game

Warriors vs Titans Head To Head

The Titans have won six of their last eight games against the Warriors and haven't lost in NZ since 2013.

Year	Winner	Score	Venue
2025	Gold Coast	24–16	Go Media
2025	Warriors	32–18	Cbus Super
2024	Gold Coast	27–24	Go Media
2024	Gold Coast	66–6	Cbus Super
2023	Warriors	28–18	Cbus Super

New Zealand Warriors Form Analysis

Overall, it's been a fantastic start to the season for the Warriors - they are proving they have a very high ceiling, so when they get it right and find some slightly improved consistency, they are well and truly a premiership force.

Tanah Boyd has been a revelation at halfback, more than holding his own in the continued absence of Luke Metcalf, while the experienced James Fisher-Harris and young bookends Leka Halasima and Demitric Vaimauga highlight a fearsome pack. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck are also enjoying resurgent seasons out wide.

Jackson Ford is also on fire, turning into a tryscoring machine at prop with three for the year as he leads the Dally M standings after six rounds.

The Warriors opened the season with three straight wins over the Roosters, Raiders and Knights, but suffered a lapse with heavy defeats to the Tigers and Sharks.

However, Andrew Webster's side got back on track with a thunderous statement performance last week against the Storm, piling the misery on Melbourne with a commanding 38-14 triumph. The Wahs completed 88 per cent of their sets, with DWZ scoring another double.

New Zealand Warriors Team News

Just the one change from last week's victorious side, with Kurt Capewell returning to the starting side in place of Marata Niukore.

New Zealand Warriors Team List

1. Taine Tuaupiki

2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

3. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

4. Ali Leiataua

5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira

6. Chanel Harris-Tavita

7. Tanah Boyd

8. James Fisher-Harris

9. Wayde Egan

10. Jackson Ford

11. Leka Halasima

12. Kurt Capewell

13. Erin Clark

Interchange

14. Samuel Healey

15. Marata Niukore

16. Demitric Vaimauga

17. Jacob Laban

Reserves

18. Luke Hanson

20. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava

21. Morgan Gannon

22. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

23. Mitchell Barnett

Gold Coast Titans Form Analysis

It was a shocking start to the season for the Titans, but with the aid of a kind draw, they've won two of their last three games to give themselves a boost heading into Round 7.

Three straight defeats to open the year are firmly in the rear view mirror, with the Titans managing to get on the board with a 22-14 victory over the rock bottom Dragons.

Gold Coast were outclassed by big brothers Brisbane 26-12 in their next game, but bounced back with a massive 52-10 triumph over the Eels last week.

Jayden Campbell is the main man for this Titans side and the halfback delivered an electrifying performance to take his season try tally to four from as many games. Arama Hau is also impressing with some big charges on the right edge and has three tries from his last three appearances.

Gold Coast Titans Team News

No changes to the side that dropped 50 points on Parra.

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. Kurtis Morrin

9. Sam Verrills

10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui

11. Arama Hau

12. Beau Fermor

13. Chris Randall

Interchange

14. Oliver Pascoe

15. Cooper Bai

16. Moeaki Fotuaika

17. Adam Christensen

Reserves

18. Jaylan De Groot

19. Zane Harrison

20. Klese Haas

21. Josh Patston

22. Jenson Taumoepeau

Verdict

New Zealand Warriors v Gold Coast Titans

The Warriors are backed for another big win with plenty of points - Capewell & Sami are tipped for tries.

Warriors -10.5

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