The Melbourne Storm will aim to keep pace with the top eight when they host the Gold Coast Titans at AAMI Park on Sunday night. A 30-4 loss to Manly before the bye has Melbourne four points outside of the top eight. 

Also coming off the bye, the Titans' last outing was a 30-12 loss to the Bulldogs at home. 

Big changes in the squad for Melbourne with Jahrome Hughes, Nick Meaney, Jack Howarth and Manaia Waitere all returning from injury. 

Harry Grant, Cameron Munster and Trent Loiero are named to start four days after their Origin III defeat, but Ativalu Lisati, Shawn Blore and Moses Leo are all out for the Storm.

Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and Jojo Fifita are set to back up from Origin for the Titans, while former Storm winger Dean Ieremia has been named to make his club debut. The Storm claimed a 28-16 victory when the sides met last year.

For the latest team news, analysis, and expert insights ahead of the final math of NRL Round 19, check out our Storm vs Titans tips and predictions below!

Storm vs Titans Prediction and Betting Tips 

Head-to-Head Prediction 

The Titans are slowly finding their feet under Josh Hannay but with a newfound halves pairing of young Zane Harrison and Jayden Campbell, plus Keano Kini at the back, they look like they have a winning formula.

That said, it’s pretty clear that Craig Bellamy will be sending traffic at the rookie halfback all day - it may be a long night at the office for Zane Harrison.

And with Jahrome Hughes likely to return to the fold this week alongside the Origin contingent, a result other than a Storm win feels unlikely.

Melbourne have their eyes firmly fixed on a finals charge, and this shapes as another opportunity to tick off a routine two points.

Betting tip: Melbourne Storm.

First Try Scorer Prediction 

When the sun goes down, Melbourne lynchpin Cameron Munster seems to come alive against this particular opponent. 

He has scored at least one try in seven of his eight previous appearances in night matches against the Gold Coast and what better way to get over his Origin heartbreak than to score the opener here. 

Betting tip: Cameron Munster. 

Over/Under Prediction 

Five of Melbourne's last six home matches have gone over the total match points line.

Betting tip: Over (48.5) total match points. 

Line Prediction

Gold Coast has covered the line in each of their last seven matches against Melbourne.

Betting tip: Titans (+10.5) line. 

Storm vs Titans Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips 

Phillip Sami

Phillip Sami has scored at least one try in each of Gold Coast's last five matches.

Will Warbrick

Will Warbrick has scored at least one try in each of Melbourne's last four matches.

Jayden Campbell

Jayden Campbell has scored at least one try in each of Gold Coast's last two away matches.

Manaia Waitere

In each of Melbourne's last three home matches, their starting left wing has scored a try.

Nick Meaney

In each of Gold Coast's last three matches as an underdog, the opposition's starting left centre has scored a try.

Storm vs Titans Teams 

Melbourne Storm Team List 

1. Sua Fa’alogo

2. Will Warbrick

3. Jack Howarth

4. Nick Meaney

5. Manaia Waitere

6. Cameron Munster

7. Jahrome Hughes

8. Stefano Utoikamanu 

9. Harry Grant (c)

10. Josh King

11. Cooper Clark

12. Alec MacDonald

13. Trent Loiero

14. Tyran Wishart

15. Joe Chan

16. Jack Hetherington

17. Josiah Pahulu

18. Oryn Keeley

Gold Coast Titans Team List 

1. Keano Kini

2. Dean Ieremia

3. Jojo Fifita

4. AJ Brimson

5. Phillip Sami

6. Jayden Campbell

7. Zane Harrison

8. Moeaki Fotuaika (c)

9. Oliver Pascoe

10. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (c)

11. Arama Hau

12. Beau Fermor 

13. Chris Randall

14. Kurtis Morrin

15. Josh Patston

16. Klese Haas

17. Copper Bai

18. Sam Verrills

Storm vs Titans Match Details 

Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026. 

Kick-off: 6:15pm AEST. 

Location: AAMI Park, Melbourne.