<p>The Canterbury Bulldogs will be looking for their first ever<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nrl/predictions/round-9-tips-2025"> Magic Round</a> win when they take on the Gold Coast Titans at Suncorp Stadium to kick off Sunday’s triple-header.</p> <p>The table-topping Bulldogs lost for the first time in 2025 last week, thanks to a first-half disaster class against the Brisbane Broncos.</p> <p>Canterbury were obliterated 34-0 in the opening half, with three sin bins proving costly in a game marred by ill-discipline. This has subsequently forced Cameron Ciraldo into several changes with Matt Burton, Josh Curran and Sitili Tupouniua all suspended.</p> <p>That means Bailey Hayward starts at five-eighth, Daniel Suluka-Fifita replaces Curran in the front row, and Kurtis Morrin and Blake Taaffe join the bench.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the Titans are reeling after a heavy 50-18 loss to the Cowboys – their fourth straight defeat.</p> <p>This wretched run of form has prompted Des Hasler to name a vastly different bench, with the biggest shakeup the omission of David Fifita, who has been dropped to the reserves.</p> <p>With Jaimin Jolliffe suspended and Brock Gray ruled out for the season, Klese Haas, Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui and Josiah Pahulu have been called up for duty.</p> <p>Let’s take a look at the rest of the team lists for these two sides, along with some betting tips for the H2H, first try scorer and over/under markets. This is our Titans vs Bulldogs prediction.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Titans vs Bulldogs Teams</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Gold Coast Titans</h3> <p>1. Jaylan de Groot</p> <p>2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira</p> <p>3. Brian Kelly</p> <p>4. Phillip Sami</p> <p>5. Jojo Fifita</p> <p>6. AJ Brimson</p> <p>7. Tom Weaver</p> <p>8. Mo Fotuaika</p> <p>9. Sam Verrills</p> <p>10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard</p> <p>11. Chris Randall</p> <p>12. Beau Fermor</p> <p>13. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui</p> <p>14. Klese Haas</p> <p>15. Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui</p> <p>16. Arama Hau</p> <p>17. Josiah Pahulu</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Canterbury Bulldogs</h3> <p>1. Connor Tracey</p> <p>2. Jacob Kiraz</p> <p>3. Bronson Xerri</p> <p>4. Stephen Crichton</p> <p>5. Marcelo Montoya</p> <p>6. Bailey Hayward</p> <p>7. Toby Sexton</p> <p>8. Max King</p> <p>9. Reed Mahoney</p> <p>10. Daniel Suluka-Fifita</p> <p>11. Viliame Kikau</p> <p>12. Jacob Preston</p> <p>13. Jaeman Salmon</p> <p>14. Kurt Mann</p> <p>15. Harry Hayes</p> <p>16. Kurtis Morrin</p> <p>17. Blake Taaffe</p>

<h2>Titans vs Bulldogs Prediction and Betting Tips</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Head-to-Head Prediction</h3> <p>The Bulldogs return to where their unbeaten start to the season was abruptly ended last week.</p> <p>One minute the Doggies were the only undefeated team in the land, with a defensive record most sides could only dream of. The next they were down 34-0 to the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium in the pouring rain.</p> <p>Luckily the Titans are just the tonic for anyone looking to return to the winner’s circle, as it’s been a month since they tasted victory.</p> <p>You can’t write a team off for one slip-up in the rain, particularly in a season as temperamental as this one. The Bulldogs by plenty here.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> Canterbury Bulldogs.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>First Try Scorer Prediction</h3> <p>The Bulldogs Mr Fix It, Connor Tracey, has found a home at fullback recently and is one of the main proprietors of Canterbury’s success this season.</p> <p>The skilled utility has an excellent record against this particular opponent and has scored a try in each of his last five appearances against the Titans. He’s our choice for first try scorer in this one.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> Connor Tracey.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Over/Under Prediction</h3> <p>Regardless of the conditions, the Bulldogs plus Suncorp Stadium appears to equal points.</p> <p>Obviously, that’s not always a good thing for the Bulldogs, but the fact of the matter is that each of Canterbury's last four matches at Suncorp Stadium have gone over the total match points line.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> Over total match points.</p>

<h2>Titans vs Bulldogs Match Details</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Sunday, May 4, 2025.</p> <p><strong>Kick-off:</strong> 1:50pm AEST.</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.&nbsp;</p>