The official team lists are in for Titans vs Rabbitohs, with Beau Fermor ruled out for Gold Coast and Josh Patston returning, while South Sydney have Latrell Mitchell set to return from the bench after 12 games out. Those changes create some clear anytime try scorer, tackle and playmaker angles for punters.
Biggest Winners – Titans
Phillip Sami
Sami has scored 10 tries in his past 11 games, making him the Titans player I want to target first in the try market.
Our Tip: Phillip Sami – Anytime Try Scorer
Jojo Fifita
Fifita has scored six tries in his past eight games at Cbus Super Stadium, giving him a strong home-ground scoring angle.
Our Tip: Jojo Fifita – Anytime Try Scorer
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Josh Patston
Patston returns from concussion protocols and moves straight into the starting back row for the injured Fermor.
Our Tip: Josh Patston – Over Tackles
Biggest Losers – Titans
Beau Fermor
Fermor is out with a rib injury, removing one of Gold Coast’s most experienced edge forwards.
Betting Impact: Patston becomes the more interesting involvement play from the team change.
Titans Edge Defence
South Sydney still field Alex Johnston, Campbell Graham, Jack Wighton and Cody Walker, with Latrell Mitchell potentially joining them from the bench.
Our Tip: Alex Johnston – Anytime Try Scorer
Titans Matchup Record
Gold Coast have lost their past 10 games against South Sydney and haven’t beaten the Rabbitohs at Cbus Super Stadium since 2009.
Our Tip: Rabbitohs – Head-to-Head
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Biggest Winners – Rabbitohs
Alex Johnston
Johnston has scored 10 tries in his past six games against the Titans, easily the strongest scoring trend in this matchup.
Our Tip: Alex Johnston – Anytime Try Scorer
Latrell Mitchell
Mitchell is on track to return from the bench after 12 matches out. Even with reduced minutes, his presence gives South Sydney another elite attacking option.
Betting Impact: I’d be cautious with his individual overs, but his return strengthens South Sydney’s attacking markets.
Cody Walker
With Johnston, Graham, Wighton, David Fifita and potentially Mitchell around him, Walker has plenty of finishing options.
Our Tip: Cody Walker – 1+ Try Assist
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Biggest Losers – Rabbitohs
Matthew Dufty
Mitchell’s return from the bench introduces some uncertainty around how South Sydney use their fullback rotation during the game.
Betting Impact: I’d avoid aggressive Dufty involvement props until the final role for Mitchell is clearer.
Rabbitohs Bench Roles
Mitchell, Jamie Humphreys, Adam Elliott and Cameron Murray are all named among the interchange/extended options, creating some uncertainty around minutes.
Betting Impact: Starting-player markets are cleaner than bench-player overs.
Rabbitohs Edge Defence
Sami and Brimson remain dangerous, while Jayden Campbell gives Gold Coast enough creativity to generate chances despite their recent form.
Our Tip: Phillip Sami – Anytime Try Scorer
Early Betting Verdict
The strongest betting angle is the try scorer market. Johnston’s record against Gold Coast and Sami’s current scoring form both stand out, while Patston’s move into the starting side gives us a cleaner tackle prop.
Alex Johnston – Anytime Try Scorer
Johnston has scored 10 tries in his past six matches against the Titans, and South Sydney have won the past 10 meetings between the clubs.
Our Tip: Alex Johnston – Anytime Try Scorer
Phillip Sami – Anytime Try Scorer
Sami’s current form is excellent, with 10 tries in his past 11 matches.
Our Tip: Phillip Sami – Anytime Try Scorer
Jojo Fifita – Anytime Try Scorer
Fifita’s home record makes him a good alternative Titans option, with six tries in his past eight at Cbus Super Stadium.
Our Tip: Jojo Fifita – Anytime Try Scorer
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Cody Walker – Try Assists
The Rabbitohs have plenty of established strike outside Walker and now gain another weapon with Mitchell returning.
Our Tip: Cody Walker – 1+ Try Assist
Josh Patston – Tackles
Patston’s promotion into the starting back row is the clearest team-list-driven workload change.
Our Tip: Josh Patston – Over Tackles
Rabbitohs – Head-to-Head
South Sydney have won 10 straight against the Titans, while Gold Coast enter Round 26 on a four-game losing streak.
Our Tip: Rabbitohs – Head-to-Head
Best Bet From The Team Lists
Alex Johnston – Anytime Try Scorer
Johnston’s matchup record is too strong to ignore: 10 tries in his past six games against Gold Coast.
With Walker directing the attack and Mitchell potentially adding another layer from the bench, Johnston remains the player I’d target first.
Our Tip: Alex Johnston – Anytime Try Scorer
I’d also check Johnston’s 2+ Tries market with Sportsbet and TAB for a higher-priced option.
Value Bet
Jojo Fifita – Anytime Try Scorer
Fifita has scored six tries in his past eight matches at Cbus Super Stadium, giving us a genuine Titans value play rather than simply loading up on South Sydney.
Our Tip: Jojo Fifita – Anytime Try Scorer
Team List Betting Summary
Best Bet: Alex Johnston – Anytime Try Scorer
Value Bet: Jojo Fifita – Anytime Try Scorer
Other Titans Try Scorer: Phillip Sami – Anytime Try Scorer
Playmaker Prop: Cody Walker – 1+ Try Assist
Tackle Prop: Josh Patston – Over Tackles
Team Market: Rabbitohs – Head-to-Head
Higher-Odds Play: Alex Johnston – 2+ Tries
