The Melbourne Storm and South Sydney Rabbitohs meet in the final game of ANZAC Day under the lights of AAMI Park in what shapes as one of the most intriguing clashes of the round.

Few could have predicted that when the Rabbitohs travelled to Melbourne for this game, they would be 11 spots higher on the ladder than a Storm side that has slumped to five consecutive losses.

Wayne Bennett’s Rabbitohs come into the contest fourth on the ladder after four wins from six games, most recently a convincing 30-12 victory over the Dragons, where Latrell Mitchell had a career night scoring four tries and had 22 of his team’s 30 points.

Adding further significance to the occasion, Alex Johnston is set to play his 250th NRL game, having made his debut 12 years ago to the day in ANZAC Round in 2014.

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

Melbourne Storm vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Prediction and Betting Tips

Head-to-Head Prediction

The Storm are in uncharted territory in 2026, with Craig Bellamy’s side in the bottom four seven rounds into the season. 

Melbourne hope to snap their losing streak, which they achieved for the first time since 2012.

Meanwhile, the Bunnies are soaring in confidence off the back of Latrell’s brilliance and the forward grunt of Keaon Koloamatangi and Tallis Duncan.

We expect the Storm to continue their success playing on ANZAC Day, with Melbourne winning their last nine ANZAC games.

Betting tip: Melbourne Storm.

First Try Scorer Prediction

Will Warbrick has scored at least one try in eight of Melbourne's last 10 matches as a favourite.

The Bunnies’ left edge defence has been exposed this season, and the Storm have shown life carving up teams setting their right edge attack to perfection for Will Warbrick to cross over for a try.

Betting tip: Will Warbrick.

Over/Under Prediction

Five of South Sydney's last six interstate matches have gone OVER the total match points line.

Betting tip: Over (50.5) total match points.

Line Prediction

The Rabbitohs have failed to cover the line in each of its last eight away matches when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Betting tip: Storm (-4.5) line.

Storm vs Rabbitohs Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips

Sualauvi Fa’alogo 

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

Cameron Munster 

Cameron Munster has scored a try in three of Melbourne's last four matches against the Rabbitohs at AAMI Park.

Alex Johnston

Alex Johnston has scored at least one try in each of the Rabbitohs last six matches.

Latrell Mitchell

Latrell Mitchell has scored at least one try in each of his last four matches.

Storm vs Rabbitohs Teams

Melbourne Storm Team List

1. Sualauvi Fa’alogo

2. Will Warbrick

3. Jack Howarth

4. Nick Meaney

5. Manaia Waitere

6. Cameron Munster

7. Jahrome Hughes

8. Stefano Utoikamanu

9. Harry Grant (c)

10. Josh King

11. Joe Chan

12. Cooper Clarke

13. Trent Loiero

14. Tyran Wishart

15. Alec MacDonald

16. Shawn Blore

17. Davvy Moale

18. Jack Hetherington

South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List

1. Matthew Dufty

2. Alex Johnston

3. Latrell Mitchell

4. Jack Wighton

5. Campbell Graham

6. Cody Walker

7. Jamie Humphreys

8. Tevita Tatola

9. Bronson Garlick

10. Sean Keppie

11. Brandon Smith

12. Tallis Duncan

13. Cameron Murray (c)

14. Peter Mamouzelos

15. Lachlan Hubner

16. Jayden Sullivan

17. Keaon Koloamatangi

18. Euan Aitken

Storm vs Rabbitohs Match Details

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Kick-off: 8:10pm AEST.

Location: AAMI Park, Melbourne.