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North QLD Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans NRL Tips - Cowboys trot to victory over the Titans
- North QLD Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans expert predictions for Saturday’s Round 8 NRL game
- Kick off is at 5:30 PM (AEDT) at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- Murray Taulagi has scored in 4 consecutive games; key player for Cowboys.
- Cowboys expected to win due to improved defence and Titans' defensive struggles.
Jez's predictions for the North QLD Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans.
North QLD Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans, Round 8 2025 - Expert Prediction
Two teams on polar opposite trajectories makes this one a gimme to pick with the Cowboys expected to cover easily in the Queensland rivalry clash against the Titans.
- North QLD Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans, Round 8 2025 - Expert Prediction
- Head to Head
- North QLD Cowboys Form Analysis & Betting Trends
- North QLD Cowboys Team News
- North QLD Cowboys Team List
- Gold Coast Titans Form Analysis & Betting Trends
- Gold Coast Titans Team News
- Gold Coast Titans Team List
- North QLD Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans NRL 2025 Round 8 FAQ’s
Todd Payton has turned the Cowboys season around has them on a 3-0 run after dropping their first three matches of the year while the Titans are once again skidding out of control and have lost three in a row as a result of their ill discipline in defence.
The Titans have allowed 30+ points in 4 of their 6 games this season and are averaging 27 points against on the year. Struggling with injury, it makes them easy picking for the Cowboys, who have been locked in defensively while starting to find their rhythm in attack without Val Holmes and Kyle Feldt.
Murray Taulagi is back to his best and has scored in 4 consecutive games and is expected to cause majors for the poor Titans defence.
- The Cowboys have beaten the Titans by 12 points or more in their last 3 matches at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
- 3 of 4 Titans losses have been by a 13+ margin in 2025.
- The Gold Coast have given up 30+ points in 3 consecutive games and 4 of their 6 matches this season.
- Murray Taulagi has 5 tries in his last 4 games.
Head to Head
The Cowboys and Titans both won their games on their home field in 2024, North Queensland 13-point winners and the Gold Coast getting up by 2 points.
The Cowboys have won 4 of the last 6 matches against the Titans and their last 3 at QCBS.
North QLD Cowboys Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
| Last 5 W/L | Last 5 ATS | Last 5 O/U |
|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 4-1 | 1-4 |
The Cowboys are 50% this season winning their last 3 matches after dropping their opening three.
Stronger defensive performances saw the Cowboys get victories over the Raiders, Panthers and Rabbitohs before having the bye in Round 7. North Queensland gave up 104 points in their first 3 matches but made an incredible turnaround, giving up 50 points less in their following three matches, which resulted in victories.
Although they haven’t been lighting up the scoreboard in attack, the Cowboys have been grinding away and have lifted themselves out of their opening round slump by controlling the ball and doing the work.
North Queensland ranks sixth with an average of 1433.7 run metres per game and 52.8% of the territory.
2025 Betting Trends
| ATS | Over/Under | 1-12 | 13+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 2-4 | 3-1 | 0-2 |
North QLD Cowboys Team News
John Bateman returns to the starting side after recovering during the Cowboys bye week.
Jeremiah Nanai holds his spot in the starting side while Kai O’Donnell drops to the bench.
North QLD Cowboys Team List
1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Robert Derby
3. Jaxon Purdue
4. Viliami Vailea
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Tom Dearden
7. Jake Clifford
8. Jordan McLean
9. Reece Robson
10. Jason Taumalolo
11. John Bateman
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Reuben Cotter
Interchange
14. Sam McIntyre
15. Kai O'Donnell
16. Griffin Neame
17. Coen Hess
Reserves
18. Harrison Edwards
19. Zac Laybutt
20. Thomas Duffy
21. Karl Lawton
22. Thomas Mikaele
Gold Coast Titans Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
| Last 5 W/L | Last 5 ATS | Last 5 O/U |
|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | 3-2 | 1-4 |
It is the same old story for the Gold Coast Titans whose defence becomes the talking point of their poor results. The Titans dropped their third consecutive game at the hands of a 30-20 defeat by the Canberra Raiders, which was also the third consecutive match where they have allowed their opponents to score 30+ points.
The stats are damning for the Titans who rank 15th or less in 4 of the 5 key stats that are ranked high in our prediction calculations. The Gold Coast are ranked 15th in opposition run metres, linebreaks and territory and are 16th in possession in 2025.
When it comes to attack they are not much better, ranked 12th or worse in all 5 categories, which includes tackles inside opposition 20m. It looks like another long year for Titans fans.
2025 Betting Trends
| ATS | Over/Under | 1-12 | 13+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-3 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 2-3 |
Gold Coast Titans Team News
Jayden Campbell was a late scratch for the Titans last week and will miss the match against the Cowboys, while David Fifita has been named despite suffering an injury in the Titans latest loss.
Alofiana Khan-Pereira will return though with Allan Fitzgibbon dropping out. Brock Gray is back from suspension and pushes Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui out of the 17.
Gold Coast Titans Team List
1. Jaylan de Groot
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Brian Kelly
4. Phillip Sami
5. Jojo Fifita
6. AJ Brimson
7. Tom Weaver
8. Mo Fotuaika
9. Sam Verrills
10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
11. Chris Randall
12. Beau Fermor
13. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
Interchange
14. David Fifita
15. Jaimin Jolliffe
16. Brock Gray
17. Arama Hau
Reserves
18. Tony Francis
19. Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui
20. Jacob Alick-Wiencke
21. Allan Fitzgibbon
22. Josiah Pahulu
North QLD Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans NRL 2025 Round 8 FAQ’s
How to watch North QLD Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans NRL 2025 Round 8?
You can watch the North QLD Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans NRL 2025 Round 8 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchNRL app is the perfect solution.
How to buy tickets to North QLD Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans NRL 2025 Round 8?
To buy tickets to the North QLD Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans NRL 2025 Round 8 game check the NRL website or the official North QLD Cowboys site.
Verdict
The Cowboys cover as 8.5 point favourites scoring over 28.5 points in the process and Murray Taulagi crossing for a 4-pointer.
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