The Melbourne Storm’s collapse has reached new lows in the Craig Bellamy era, as they aim to avoid an eighth straight loss when hosting the Wests Tigers at AAMI Park on Sunday.

The Storm led the Dolphins 10-0 early before a capitulation in the final 20 minutes of the game led to their 28-10 loss.

Meanwhile, the Tigers fell out of the top four after their 52-10 loss to the Sharks last Sunday. Benji Marshall has reshuffled the Tigers’ backline, with Heath Mason named at fullback and Sunia Turuva shifting to the wing.

Patrick Herbert replaces Starford To’a in the centres, while Jock Madden comes in at halfback for the injured Adam Doueihi. Kai Pearce-Paul also returns from concussion in place of Samuela Fainu.

Melbourne has just one change, with Jahrome Hughes returning to replace the injured Tyran Wishart at halfback. The Storm have won eight straight meetings between these sides, including a 64-0 demolition last year.

For the latest news, odds and analysis ahead of this must win match for Melbourne, check out our Storm vs Tigers tips and predictions below.

Storm vs Tigers Prediction and Betting Tips

Head-to-Head Prediction

Do not adjust your devices, yes, the Melbourne Storm really are sitting 16th heading into NRL Round 10.

The Storm slumped to loss number seven on the spin last start, a record for the franchise, albeit an unwanted one.

The Tigers will be looking to be the latest team to collect their severance package from the struggling Storm, payment for the last two decades of dominance.

Could the cheque bounce though? It’s not out of the realms of possibility, considering the Tigers had the dreaded 50+ put on them last week.

That of course means, if history is to be believed, they cannot win the comp this year.

Still, as crazy as it sounds to say out loud, the Storm are currently in the untippable basket, even at home.

Betting tip: Wests Tigers.

First Try Scorer Prediction

Sualauvi Fa'alogo crossed early last with a solo stunner and would have been the man to open the scoring if not for the efforts of team mate Tyran Wishart 15 minutes earlier.

Well, with nine tries in his last 10 games, we’re tipping him to go one better this week and be the first one across the line here.

Betting tip: Sualauvi Fa'alogo.

Over/Under Prediction

Seven of the Wests Tigers' last eight matches as underdogs have gone under the total match points line.

Betting tip: Under (53.5) total match points.

Line Prediction

Melbourne has failed to cover the line in eight of its last nine matches against opponents that were ranked inside the top eight.

Betting tip: Tigers (+6.5) line.

Storm vs Tigers Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips

Patrick Herbert

In each of the Wests Tigers' last four matches, their starting right centre has scored at least one try.

Nick Meaney

Nick Meaney has scored a try in each of his four previous home appearances against the Wests Tigers.

Taylan May

Taylan May has scored a try in each of the Wests Tigers' last three matches.

Kai Pearce-Paul

In each of Melbourne's last three home matches, the opposition's starting right second row has scored at least one try.

Storm vs Tigers Teams

Melbourne Storm Team List

1. Sua 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

17. Trent Loiero

14. Trent Toelau

15. Joe Chan

16. Davvy Moale

17. Cooper Clark

18. Stanley Huen

Wests Tigers Team List

1. Heath Mason

2. Sunia Turuva

3. Patrick Herbert

4. Taylan May

5. Luke Laulilii

6. Jarome Luai (c)

7. Jock Madden

8. Terrell May

9. Tristan Hope

10. Fonua Pole

11. Sione Fainu

12. Kai Pearce-Paul

13. Alex Twal

14. Latu Fainu

15. Bunty Afoa

16. Alex Seyfarth

17. Royce Hunt

18. Mavrik Geyer

Storm vs Tigers Match Details

Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026.

Kick-off: 2:00pm AEST.

Location: AAMI Park, Melbourne.