The Dolphins host the Melbourne Storm in a clash that carries enormous stakes for both sides heading into the business end of the first half of the season.

Melbourne arrive in Brisbane on the back of six straight losses, equal to the worst losing streak in the club’s 28-year history.

The Phins have shown their resolve over the past fortnight but still came up empty from trips to Darwin and Wellington, losing in golden point to Penrith and by two points to the Warriors.

Back on home turf and in front of a fervent Suncorp crowd, the Dolphins will be desperate to end their own losing run and make a statement against a Storm side in real trouble.

For the latest news, odds and analysis ahead of this match, check out our Dolphins vs Storm tips and predictions below.

The Dolphins vs Melbourne Storm Prediction and Betting Tips

Head-to-Head Prediction

The Storm’s biggest headache heading into this game is the absence of star playmaker Jahrome Hughes, who has entered concussion protocols, with Tyran Wishart stepping in at halfback to steer the side.

Craig Bellamy has responded to the six-game losing streak by shuffling his lineup with a number of fresh faces, including 20-year-old Hugo Peel set to make his NRL debut on the wing, becoming the seventh Victorian junior to represent the Storm at NRL level.

With their own troubles and lineup concerns, Jake Averillo misses the next weeks with a hand injury, with Trai Fuller stepping into the centres and Brad Schneider slotting in at five-eighth, while Morgan Knowles returns at lock from a calf injury.

Leaking 162 points across their past four matches, the Storm hope to start turning their season around and figure out how to stop over fanbases loving the chaos the Storm are experiencing now that they haven’t experienced for a long time. Just ask Shaun Johnson about his trauma playing against the Storm in his career.

If there’s any game to get up for and break the losing run, this game is it for the Storm and with the Dolphins down on more troops and being heartbroken back-to-back games, Melbourne winning on Friday night would see the Storm find the hope they have been searching for.

Betting tip: Melbourne Storm.

First Try Scorer Prediction

A bold move, the rookie Hugo Peel crosses over.

The Storm love playing side to side footy, and against a team just as bad defensively, their creativity can open up and find their winger for a try in the corner.

Betting tip: Hugo Peel. 

Over/Under Prediction

Five of the Dolphins' last six matches have gone under the total match points line.

Betting tip: Under (53.5) total match points.

Line Prediction

Melbourne have defeated the Dolphins and met the line in three of their last five head to head meetings.

Betting tip: Storm (+3.5) line.

Dolphins vs Storm Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips

Herbie Farnworth

Herbie Farnworth has scored a try in each of the Dolphins' last three matches.

Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has scored a try in each of the Dolphins' last two matches as favourites at Suncorp Stadium.

Sualauvi Fa’alogo 

Sualauvi Fa'alogo has scored at least one try in eight of his last nine appearances.

Harry Grant

Harry Grant has scored at least one try in each of his last two appearances at Suncorp Stadium.

Dolphins vs Storm Teams

The Dolphins Team List

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

2. Jamayne Isaako

3. Trai Fuller

4. Herbie Farnworth

5. Selwyn Cobbo

6. Brad Schneider

7. Isaiya Katoa (c)

8. Tom Gilbert (c)

9. Max Plath

10. Francis Molo

11. Connelly Lemuelu

12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

13. Morgan Knowles

14. Ray Stone

15. Tom Flegler

16. Felise Kaufusi

17. Oryn Keeley

18. Lewis Symonds

Melbourne Storm Team List

1. Sualauvi Fa’alogo

2. Will Warbrick

3. Jack Howarth

4. Nick Meaney

5. Hugo Peel

6. Cameron Munster

7. Jahrome Hughes

8. Stefano Utoikamanu

9. Harry Grant (c)

10. Josh King

11. Shawn Blore

12. Ativalu Lisati

13. Alec MacDonald

14. Trent Toelau

15. Joe Chan

16. Davvy Moale

17. Trent Loiero

18. Cooper Clarke

Dolphins vs Storm Match Details

Date: Friday, May 1, 2026.

Kick-off: 8:00pm AEST.

Location: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.