The South Sydney Rabbitohs will be out to complete a season double over the Melbourne Storm when they clash at Accor Stadium on Friday night. 

The Rabbitohs finally broke their AAMI Park hoodoo in dominant fashion, claiming a 48-6 victory in Round 8 earlier this season. 

More recently, Souths fell 34-24 to the Raiders on the road last Saturday. Meanwhile, the Storm lost 14-6 to the Roosters last Friday, causing another setback in their push for a top-eight spot. 

Jahrome Hughes is back for the Storm, while Will Warbrick looks to have played his final match in purple, with the outgoing star rupturing his Achilles last week. Moses Leo will replace Warbrick on the wing. 

The Rabbitohs have suffered some huge outs, with captain Cameron Murray and Tallis Duncan sidelined due to injury, while David Fifita will miss through suspension. Lachlan Hubner and Latrell Siegwalt are named to start.

For the latest team news, analysis, and expert insights ahead of this Friday night fiesta, check out our Rabbitohs vs Storm tips and predictions below!

Rabbitohs vs Storm Prediction and Betting Tips 

Head-to-Head Prediction 

Two of the game’s greatest minds will meet when Wayne Bennett’s South Sydney side welcome Craig Bellamy’s Melbourne outfit to Accor Stadium on Friday night. 

Melbourne have an imposing record over the Rabbitohs, but only in Melbourne. The stats show that the Bunnies love bouncing their opponents at this venue and have won each of their last six matches at this venue.

Add to this record the fact that the Storm are seriously decimated at the moment, with both Cameron Munster and Jahrome Hughes out of this one and it becomes far less surprising to see that Souths are expected to win this one. 

Betting tip: South Sydney Rabbitohs. 

First Try Scorer Prediction 

He rarely misses anywhere, but he really doesn’t miss at this venue. The NRL’s all-time leading try scorer Alex Johnston has scored at least one try in each of his last nine appearances at Accor Stadium.

Always a tempting pick for first try scorer, the location of this game all but forces our hand into picking Johnston to cross for the first four pointer here. 

Betting tip: Alex Johnston. 

Over/Under Prediction 

Five of Melbourne's last six away matches have gone under the total match points line.

Betting tip: Under (47.5) total match points. 

Line Prediction

Melbourne has failed to cover the line in each of their last six matches at Accor Stadium.

Betting tip: Rabbitohs (-5.5) line. 

Rabbitohs vs Storm Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips 

Moses Leo

Moses Leo has scored at least one try in five of his last six appearances.

Campbell Graham

Campbell Graham has scored at least one try in each of his last three home appearances against Melbourne.

Tyran Wishart

Tyran Wishart has scored a try in two of Melbourne's last three matches against South Sydney.

Jack Wighton

In three of Melbourne's last four matches at Accor Stadium, the opposition's starting left centre has scored at least one try.

Rabbitohs vs Storm Teams 

South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List 

1. Matt Dufty

2. Alex Johnston

3. Latrell Siegwalt

4. Jack Wighton

5. Campbell Graham

6. Cody Walker (c)

7. Ashton Ward

8. Tevita Tatola

9. Brandon Smith

10. Keaon Koloamatangi

11. David Fifita

12. Euan Aitken

13. Lachlan Hubner

14. Jayden Sullivan

15. Jye Gray

16. Liam Le Blanc

17. Jamie Humphreys

18. Bronson Garlick

Melbourne Storm Team List 

1. Sua Fa’alogo

2. Suilagi Tuimalatu-Brown

3. Jack Howarth

4. Nick Meaney

5. Moses Leo

6. Tyran Wishart

7. Jahrome Hughes

8. Stefano Utoikamanu 

9. Harry Grant (c)

10. Josh King

11. Cooper Clark

12. Oryn Keeley

13. Trent Loiero

14. Trent Toelau

15. Alec MacDonald

16. Angus Hinchey 

17. Jack Hetherington

18. Stanley Huen

Rabbitohs vs Storm Match Details 

Date: Friday, July 24, 2026. 

Kick-off: 8:00pm AEST. 

Location: Accor Stadium, Sydney.