<p>This is arguably the match of the weekend with bitter rivals the Manly Sea Eagles and Melbourne Storm clashing at Brookvale Oval on Sunday afternoon.</p> <p>The Sea Eagles enter this heavyweight clash having scored more points than any other team across the opening four weeks.</p> <p>That has resulted in them picking up three wins to start the season, all of which have come at home.</p> <p>Manly have won three of their past four against the Storm and Craig Bellamy’s men haven’t won at Brookvale since 2020 and are coming off a shock loss against the Dragons.</p> <p>There’s no doubt, Melbourne’s normally iron-clad defence is about to have its mettle tested. Will they be able to hold out a Manly side who are missing a very key cog in attack?</p> <p>Here’s how these two sides will line up, as well as some betting tips for the H2H, first try scorer and over/under markets. Check out our Sea Eagles vs Storm prediction and preview below.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Sea Eagles vs Storm Teams</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Manly Sea Eagles</h3> <p>1. Lehi Hopoate</p> <p>2. Jason Saab</p> <p>3. Tolutau Koula</p> <p>4. Reuben Garrick</p> <p>5. Clayton Faulalo</p> <p>6. Luke Brooks</p> <p>7. Daly Cherry-Evans</p> <p>8. Nathan Brown</p> <p>9. Jazz Tevaga</p> <p>10. Siosiua Taukeiaho</p> <p>11. Haumole Olakau’atu</p> <p>12. Ben Trbojevic</p> <p>13. Jake Trbojevic</p> <p>14. Jake Simpkin&nbsp;</p> <p>15. Corey Waddell&nbsp;</p> <p>16. Ethan Bullemor</p> <p>17. Toafofoa Sipley</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Melbourne Storm</h3> <p>1. Ryan Papenhuyzen&nbsp;</p> <p>2. Will Warbrick</p> <p>3. Jack Howarth</p> <p>4. Grant Anderson&nbsp;</p> <p>5. Xavier Coates</p> <p>6. Cameron Munster</p> <p>7. Tyran Wishart&nbsp;</p> <p>8. Stefano Utoikamanu</p> <p>9. Harry Grant</p> <p>10. Josh King</p> <p>11. Shawn Blore</p> <p>12. Eli Katoa</p> <p>13. Trent Loiero</p> <p>14. Bronson Garlick&nbsp;</p> <p>15. Alec MacDonald</p> <p>16. Tui Kamikamica</p> <p>17. Lazarus Vaalepu</p>

<h2>Sea Eagles vs Storm Prediction and Betting Tips</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Head-to-Head Prediction</h3> <p>We’re about to see what happens when two teams right in premiership contention duke it out.</p> <p>This could very well harken back to the kind of contests that existed in the ‘Battle of Brookvale’ days, so buckle up!</p> <p>Melbourne might be vulnerable after their shock loss to St George last week, with Manly ready to pounce.</p> <p>Sea Eagles skipper DCE blocked out all the noise around his future with a MOTM display against the Eels last start in pleasing scenes for head coach Anthony Seibold.</p> <p>He won’t be as pleased with the news that star fullback will miss at least the next month of footy with a new knee injury. Is there an unluckier man in the NRL?</p> <p>Still, the way they starred without him a few weeks back, we are confident they still have what it takes to condemn the Storm to back-to-back losses.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-league/nrl/manly-sea-eagles-v-melbourne-storm-9069481">Manly Sea Eagles</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>First Try Scorer Prediction</h3> <p>With one star injury-prone fullback grounded, we’re tipping another to score. If anyone can sympathise with Tom Trbojevic it’s Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen.</p> <p>Paps has had to overcome his own injury nightmares, but they seem to be finally behind him, as he has hit top form with the Storm.</p> <p>Speaking of form, he has that of the try scoring variety against this opponent, having scored two tries in each of his last two outings against Manly.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-league/nrl/manly-sea-eagles-v-melbourne-storm-9069481">Ryan Papenhuyzen</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Over Under Prediction</h3> <p>Sun’s out, tries out? That seems to be the case for the Melbourne Storm. Nine of their last 10-day matches have gone over the total match points line of 48.5.</p> <p>With this scintillating showdown set to take place in the Sydney sunshine, we’ll be backing this form line to repeat itself on Sunday afternoon.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-league/nrl/manly-sea-eagles-v-melbourne-storm-9069481">Over total match points</a>.</p>

<h2>Sea Eagles vs Storm Match Details</h2> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Sunday, April 6, 2025.</p> <p><strong>Kick-off: </strong>5:05pm AEDT.</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Brookvale Oval, Sydney.</p>