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Knights vs Titans Prediction

Ben H
5 May 2025
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Newcastle Knights vs Gold Coast Titans Predictions

Game 2 of Round 10 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership on May 9 features the Knights vs Dolphins at McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday night. Get the latest NRL betting tips predictions and analysis right here, and catch the game live on Kayo, & Foxtel. 

Knights vs Titans tips

Friday, May 9, 2026

6:00 pm @ McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

Final Score Prediction

Newcastle Knights Knights

16 : 18

Titans Gold Coast Titans

Win Percentages

Knights 50.66%
Titans 49.34%

 

Knights
Titans

Quick Insight

At the time of writing Unibet had the head to head for the Newcastle Knights set at $1.48, and $2.63 for the Gold Coast Titans, This sets the bookmakers implied probability for both teams as follows:

Knights

62.65%
Titans

37.35%

 

The Betting Edge

The bookies have jumped right behind the Knights in this one, giving them a 62.65% chance of winning. But based on our deeper read of the numbers, this matchup is just about even, we’ve got the Knights at 50.66% and the Titans right on their heels at 49.34%.

That’s a pretty big gap between the market and reality, which makes the Titans at $2.63 a genuine value opportunity. If you’re looking to back a live underdog, Gold Coast is shaping up as a great shout.

Power Rankings Breakdown

Here’s how the two teams compare based on the latest performance metrics:

  • Average Points For: Titans by 7.5
  • Average Points Against: Knights by 12.5
  • Power Rank: Knights by 6 spots
  • Average Winning Margin: Titans by 5
  • Adjusted Points For: Titans by 11
  • Adjusted Points Against: Knights by 14
  • True Power Score (Weighted): Knights by 3.4
  • Win Percentage: Knights by 13%
  • Strength of Schedule: Slight edge to Titans (tougher opposition by ladder rank)
  • Average Opponent Ladder Rank: Titans by 1 (Titans: 8, Knights: 9)
  • Total Power Rank Score: Titans lead 11.33 vs Knights 15.17

Over/Under Tempo: 39,  expect a slower-paced, low-scoring grind.

Game Style Prediction: Grinder, this one’s likely to be tight and scrappy, where one or two key plays could swing it either way.

What to do?

Look, the Knights are solid and they’ve had the better win percentage, but the Titans’ underlying numbers are better than the ladder suggests, especially in attack. They’re putting up more points, have handled tougher opposition, and rank stronger in adjusted power metrics.

The market seems to be pricing the Knights off reputation more than reality, which opens the door for value hunters. With the Titans paying $2.63 and our model giving them nearly a 50-50 shot, this could be one of those sneaky good spots to go against the grain.

Best bet here is to take the Titans +6.5, these two are matched pretty solidly and giving the Titans a little handicap bet is the smarter of the bets out there.

If you’re looking for a decent multi tying it in with the UNDER 47.5 is a good shout aswell, Unibet is paying $3.63 for the multi.

Suggested Betting Tip:

Titans +6.5 @ $1.90 with Unibet
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H-2-H Bet:

Knights @ $1.48 with Unibet
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OVER/UNDER Bet:

UNDER 47.5 @ $1.90 with Unibet
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Winning Margin Bet:

Knights 1-12 @ $3.00 with Unibet
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 Knights vs Titans SGM

Head-to-Head Stats

  • Average Points For Per Match: Titans by 7.5
  • Average Points Against Per Match: Knights by 12.5
  • Power Rank: Knights by 6
  • Average Winning Margin: Titans by 5
  • Strength of Schedule Adjusted Points For: Titans by 11
  • Win Percentage: Knights by 13%
  • Average Opponent Ladder Rank: Titans by 1
  • Average Opponent Win Percentage: Knights by 1%
  • Average Opponent Points For: Knights by 3
  • Highest Score For: Even
  • Highest Score Against: Knights by 16
  • Highest Total Match Score: Titans by 20
  • Lowest Total Match Score: Knights by 14
  • Adjusted Points For: Titans by 11
  • Adjusted Points Against: Knights by 14
  • True Power Score (Weighted): Knights by 3.4
  • Over/Under Tempo: 39
  • Game Style Prediction: Grinder
  • Average Opposition Ladder Rank: Knights: 9, Titans: 8 – (Titans by 1)
  • Total Power Rank Score (Lower is Better): Knights: 15.17, Titans: 11.33 – (Titans by 3.84)

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Author Ben H

Ben's been analysing footy betting markets for over a decade - breaking down team form, player stats, and where the bookies have got it wrong. He leads KRUZEY's weekly AFL and NRL tips and writes our betting app reviews, testing everything from multi-builders to odds competitiveness. A lifelong Essendon supporter (yes, he's used to disappointment), Ben combines statistical analysis with genuine footy obsession. He watches more game tape than is probably healthy. Connect on LinkedIn Email Contact