The Melbourne Storm will look to keep their fading finals hopes alive when they host the Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park on Saturday night. 

Melbourne has slipped back to 15th on the ladder following last Friday’s 30-20 loss to Canterbury, leaving Craig Bellamy’s side with little room for error across the second half of the campaign. 

Despite sitting low on the ladder, opposition teams will still be wary of facing a wounded Melbourne side fighting to revive its season. 

Meanwhile, the Roosters had a bye in Round 12 after an 18-12 loss to North Queensland the week prior. 

Both clubs face the challenge of backing up several Origin representatives, with Bellamy naming Cameron Munster, Harry Grant and Trent Loiero to play, while Trent Robinson has also named all six of his Origin stars in the starting side. 

Billy Smith returns for the Roosters in place of the injured Daniel Tupou. These sides split their two meetings last season, so how will this one play out? 

Let’s find out! For the latest news, odds and analysis ahead of the latest instalment of this recent rivalry, check out our Storm vs Roosters tips and predictions below.

Storm vs Roosters Prediction and Betting Tips 

Head-to-Head Prediction 

This Round 13 clash between the Melbourne Storm and the Sydney Roosters will very much be decided by who does and does not back up from Origin I.

With the likes of Tedesco, Robson, Radley, Toia, Munster, Walker, Grant, Collins and Loiero all set to represent either QLD or NSW, meaning both coaches will be sweating on each and every collision on Wednesday night. 

With the Roosters having six players selected, it’s very unlikely all of them will be able to back up. Meanwhile we can’t see the Storm resting the likes of Munster and Grant if they remain healthy, due to their need to win games to make the finals. 

Put this all together with the home ground advantage of AAMI Park and a Melbourne upset could just be the way to go. 

Betting tip: Melbourne Storm. 

First Try Scorer Prediction 

Should he back up from Origin I, Roosters skipper James Tedesco presents as a very viable option for this market.

In scintillating form over the last 18 months, Tedesco has scored at least one try in each of Sydney's last four matches against opponents that were ranked in the bottom four and is a huge shout for first try scorer here should he escape Origin unscathed. 

Betting tip: James Tedesco.

Over/Under Prediction 

Each of Sydney's last four away matches have gone over the total match points line.

Betting tip: Over (49.5) total match points. 

Line Prediction

The away team has covered the line in seven of Sydney's last eight matches.

Betting tip: Roosters (-1.5) line. 

Storm vs Roosters Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips 

Sualauvi Fa'alogo

In each of Sydney's last four matches, the opposition's starting fullback has scored a try.

Robert Toia

Robert Toia has scored at least one try in each of his four previous appearances against opponents that were ranked in the bottom four.

Jack Howarth

Jack Howarth has scored a try in each of his three previous appearances against Sydney.

Hugo Savala

Hugo Savala has scored a try in each of Sydney's last three matches.

Billy Smith

In each of Sydney's last three away matches, its starting right wing has scored at least one try.

Storm vs Roosters Teams 

Melbourne Storm Team List 

1. Sua Fa’alogo

2. Will Warbrick

3. Jack Howarth

4. Nick Meaney

5. Moses Leo

6. Cameron Munster

7. Jahrome Hughes

8. Stefano Utoikamanu 

9. Harry Grant*

10. Josh King

11. Alec MacDonald

12. Ativalu Lisati

13. Trent Loiero

14. Trent Toelau

15. Cooper Clark 

16. Davvy Moale

17. Josiah Pahulu

18. Joe Chan

Sydney Roosters Team List 

1. James Tedesco

2. Billy Smith

3. Hugo Savala 

4. Robert Toia

5. Cody Ramsey

6. Daly Cherry-Evans

7. Sam Walker

8. Naufahu Whyte 

9. Reece Robson

10. Lindsay Collins

11. Angus Crichton

12. Siua Wong

13. Victor Radley

14. Connor Watson 

15. Spencer Leniu

16. Nat Butcher

17. Salesi Foketi

18. Reece Foley

Storm vs Roosters Match Details 

Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026. 

Kick-off: 7:35pm AEST. 

Location: AAMI Park, Melbourne.