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Manly Sea Eagles vs Gold Coast Titans Prediction – Round 12 2026

21/05/2026|SB Staff|NRL Expert Predictions & Tips

The Manly Sea Eagles will look to continue their climb up the ladder when they host the Gold Coast Titans at Brookvale Oval on Saturday night. 

Manly’s resurgence under Kieran Foran has continued with six wins from seven matches since he took charge, including a 46-18 victory over the Tigers last week to move into the top four. 

Meanwhile, the Titans remain stuck on two wins for the season after a fourth straight defeat, falling 36-12 to Newcastle despite a strong start. 

Gold Coast will be without Origin representatives Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and Jojo Fifita, with Klese Haas and Jaylan De Groot coming into the side. 

Manly loses Origin selections Tolutau Koula and Haumole Olakau’atu, while Lehi Hopoate is suspended. 

Josh Feledy, Jackson Shereb and Blake Wilson are the inclusions, with Brandon Wakeham returning from suspension. 

Gold Coast claimed a 28-8 upset victory when these sides met in Round 15 last season, can they claim another here?

For the latest news, odds and analysis ahead of this battle at Brookvale, check out our Manly vs Titans tips and predictions below.

 

Sea Eagles vs Titans Prediction and Betting Tips 

 

Head-to-Head Prediction 

Another week, another win for Kieran Foran and Manly. Seriously, this has to be one of the best ever starts to an NRL coaching career.

Since Foran took charge, Manly (who had lost their first three opening games) have won six of their last seven to now sit in the top four. 

No such luck for their opponents the Titans under new boss Josh Hannay this season, they crashed to loss number eight for the season last week in Magic Round and we can see number nine on the horizon here. 

Betting tip: Manly Sea Eagles. 

 

First Try Scorer Prediction 

Starting last week at fullback, Clayton Faulalo gets another shot at the No.1 this week, thanks to an impressive display.

He crossed for a first half meat pie as Manly ran riot against the Tigers in Magic Round and has scored a try in three of the Sea Eagles last four matches.

He looks to be enjoying his newfound freedom at the back and that’s why we're backing him to be the first one to score a try in this match. 

Betting tip: Clayton Faulalo. 

 

Over/Under Prediction 

Eight of Gold Coast's last nine matches have gone under the total match points line.

Betting tip: Under (51.5) total match points.

 

Line Prediction

Manly has covered the line in each of its last seven matches.

Betting tip: Sea Eagles (-12.5) line. 

 

Sea Eagles vs Titans Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips 

 

Phillip Sami

In each of Manly's last three matches, the opposition's starting left wing has scored a try.

 

Blake Wilson

In each of Manly's last seven matches, their starting left wing has scored at least one try.

 

Arama Hau

In each of Gold Coast's last three away matches, their starting left second row has scored a try.

 

Jason Saab

In each of Gold Coast's last four matches, the opposition's starting right wing has scored at least one try.

 

Reuben Garrick

Reuben Garrick has scored at least one try in five of Manly's last six matches against opponents that were ranked in the bottom four.

 

Jamal Fogarty

Jamal Fogarty has scored a try in each of Manly's last three matches as a home favourite.

 

Sea Eagles vs Titans Teams 

 

Manly Sea Eagles Team List 

1. Clayton Faulalo

2. Jason Saab

3. Josh Feledy

4. Reuben Garrick

5. Blake Wilson

6. Luke Brooks

7. Jamal Fogarty

8. Taniela Paseka 

9. Brandon Wakeham 

10. Ethan Bullemor

11. Jackson Shereb

12. Ben Trbojevic

13. Jake Trbojevic (c)

14. Jake Simpkin 

15. Nathan Brown

16. Kobe Hetherington

17. Simione Laiafi

18. Hugo Hart

 

Gold Coast Titans Team List 

1. Keano Kini

2. Jensen Taumoepeau

3. Jaylan De Groot

4. AJ Brimson

5. Phillip Sami 

6. Jayden Campbell

7. Zane Harrison

8. Moeaki Fotuaika

9. Oliver Pascoe

10. Klese Haas

11. Arama Hau

12. Beau Fermor 

15. Cooper Bai 

14. Kurtis Morrin

15. Josh Patston

16. Luke Sommerton

17. Adam Christensen

18. Lachlan Ilias

 

Sea Eagles vs Titans Match Details 

 

Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026. 

Kick-off: 7:30pm AEST. 

Location: Brookvale Oval, Sydney. 

Manly Sea Eagles
Gold Coast Titans

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