Gold Coast Titans vs Melbourne Storm Preview & Prediction
Match Events
Last 5 Head-to-Head Meetings
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Round 92024-05-04
Titans
20 - 22Storm
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Round 262023-08-26
Storm
37 - 16Titans
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Round 32023-03-18
Titans
38 - 34Storm
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Round 212022-08-05
Storm
32 - 14Titans
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Round 232021-08-19
Titans
20 - 34Storm
Titans
On Friday, May 31, the Gold Coast Titans will host Melbourne Storm at the Cbus Super Stadium in what promises to be a one-sided yet entertaining NRL Round 13 clash.
While the Titans struggle near the bottom of the table, the Storm remain one of the fiercest title contenders.
The Gold Coast Titans are going through a rough season. With only two wins so far, they’ve shown sparks of individual brilliance but consistently failed to deliver a solid team performance.
Their defensive line has been fragile, conceding over 30 points per game on average, and their recent form hasn’t inspired confidence.
A heavy 40-18 loss to the Warriors two weeks ago highlighted just how vulnerable they can be under pressure.
On the other hand, Melbourne Storm have been in formidable shape, sitting comfortably in the top four. Led by the ever-reliable Cameron Munster and Jahrome Hughes, they’ve built momentum with strong wins over the Eels and Raiders.
Although they suffered a minor hiccup in their recent away fixture, Storm remain highly structured, disciplined, and well-coached under Craig Bellamy’s leadership.
It’s worth noting that Storm have won the last seven meetings against the Titans, often by double-digit margins. History, form, and squad depth are clearly on their side.
Match Prediction: Titans vs. Storm
There’s little doubt heading into this fixture — Melbourne Storm are the clear favorites and expected to dominate.
With a strong track record against the Titans and vastly superior form, this match should serve as another stepping stone in their top-four campaign.
The Titans have struggled defensively all season, and facing one of the NRL’s most disciplined and clinical teams won’t help their cause.
Expect Melbourne to take control early and maintain the lead throughout. The smart bet? Back Melbourne Storm to win comfortably, possibly by a margin of 13+ points.
