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Gold Coast Titans vs Manly Sea Eagles Prediction – Round 20 2026

17/07/2026|Joel Caine|NRL Expert Predictions & Tips

The Gold Coast Titans will host the Manly Sea Eagles at Cbus Super Stadium to kick off a double-header in Queensland on Sunday afternoon. 

The Titans went down 22-18 against the Storm last weekend after conceding a last-minute try to Nick Meaney, narrowly missing out on a second upset win in three matches. 

Meanwhile, Manly suffered a costly 19-18 golden-point defeat to the Cowboys last Sunday. The Sea Eagles have lost three matches in extra time this season and sit outside the top eight for the first time since Round 6 after dropping three of their past four. 

Both sides have made minimal changes, with Ethan Bullemor starting in place of the concussed Ben Trbojevic and Jackson Shereb added to the interchange for the injured Corey Waddell for Manly. Meanwhile, Lachlan Ilias has been included in the Titans' extended squad. 

The Sea Eagles claimed a 12-10 victory when these sides met earlier this season, can they repeat the dose here? 

For the latest team news, analysis, and expert insights ahead of this showdown in the Sunshine State, check out our Titans vs Sea Eagles tips and predictions below!

 

Sea Eagles vs Titans Prediction and Betting Tips 

 

Head-to-Head Prediction 

Sunday gets started with two teams who were pipped at the post last start looking to get back on the horse.

Fozball took another hit when Scott Drinkwater’s field goal sailed through the posts in the first minute of golden point to condemn the Sea Eagles to their third loss in four games.

Meanwhile, the Titans couldn’t hang on down in Melbourne as a last-minute Meaney try kept them sitting in 16th.

We think Manly will be more up for this despite their recent shaky form. They are one win outside the eight and simply have so much more to play for than the Titans who have been drawing dead for some time now. 

Keep an eye on Sea Eagles flyer Jason Saab too who seems to have rediscovered his try-scoring touch.

Betting tip: Manly Sea Eagles

 

First Try Scorer Prediction 

After his eye-catching intercept try against Melbourne last week, Titan’s stand-off Jayden Campbell is firmly in our sights for the first try scorer market here. 

Campbell has scored at least one try in five of Gold Coast's last six matches against teams on a losing streak and that’s exactly what manly are on, heading into this one. 

Betting tip: Jayden Campbell. 

 

Over/Under Prediction 

Each of Gold Coast's last six home matches have gone under the total match points line.

Betting tip: Under (46.5) total match points. 

 

Line Prediction

Gold Coast has covered the line in five of their last six matches against Manly.

Betting tip: Titans (+4.5) line. 

 

Sea Eagles vs Titans Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips 

 

Lehi Hopoate

Lehi Hopoate has scored at least one try in seven of Manly's last eight away matches.

 

Phillip Sami

Phillip Sami has scored a try in each of his last four home appearances against teams on a losing streak.

 

Tom Trbojevic

Tom Trbojevic has scored at least one try in 10 of his last 12 appearances with Manly as a favourite in Queensland.

 

Kurtis Morrin

Kurtis Morrin has scored a try in four of Gold Coast's last five matches as an underdog in Queensland.

 

Tolutau Koula

Tolutau Koula has scored a try in four of Manly's last five interstate matches.

 

Beau Fermor

Beau Fermor has scored a try in three of Gold Coast's last four home matches against teams on a losing streak.

 

Sea Eagles vs Titans Teams 

 

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. Cooper Bai

18. Sam Verrills

 

Manly Sea Eagles List 

1. Tom Trbojevic (c)

2. Jason Saab

3. Tolo Koula

4. Reuben Garrick

5. Lehi Hopoate

6. Joey Walsh

7. Jamal Fogarty

8. Taniela Paseka 

9. Jake Simpkin 

10. Simione Laiafi

11. Haumole Olakau'atu

12. Ethan Bullemore

13. Jake Trbojevic (c)

14. Josh Feledy

15. Nathan Brown

16. Kobe Hetherington 

17. Jackson Shereb

18. Nicholas Lenaz

 

Sea Eagles vs Titans Match Details 

 

Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026. 

Kick-off: 2:00pm AEST. 

Location: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast. 

Gold Coast Titans
Manly Sea Eagles

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