Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Melbourne Storm face Parramatta Eels with both looking to back up their hard-fought wins in the previous round of fixtures.
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Parramatta Eels team news
Jonah Pezet comes back into the fold following his suspension that kept him out last week, but Ryley Smith remains absent for Parramatta Eels with an injury to the sternum.
Squad: Joash Papalii, Brian Kelly, Jordan Samrani, Sean Russell, Josh Addo-Carr, Ronald Volkman, Mitchell Moses, Luca Moretti, Tallyn Da Silva, Junior Paulo, Kelma Tuilagi, Jack Williams, Jack De Belin, Dylan Walker, Saxon Pryke, Toni Mataele, Charlie Guymer, Apa Twidle, Teancum Brown, Harrison Edwards, Araz Nanva, Jonah Pezet
Melbourne Storm team news
Melbourne Storm are without Hugo Peel due to a knee injury, although Sualauvi Faalogo is expected to feature after passing a fitness test following a facial injury sustained against the Tigers.
Squad: Sualauvi Faalogo, Will Warbrick, Jack Howarth, Nick Meaney, Moses Leo, Cameron Munster, Jahrome Hughes, Stefano Utoikamanu, Harry Grant, Josh King, Shawn Blore, Ativalu Lisati, Trent Loiero, Trent Toelau, Cooper Clarke, Davvy Moale, Joe Chan, Stanley Huen, Preston Conn, Josiah Pahulu, Manaia Waitere, Angus Hinchey
Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm prediction
If recent fixtures involving either of these two teams are anything to go by, we may well be in for a high-scoring duel between Parramatta Eels and Melbourne Storm. Both sets of players are full of confidence heading into this one following important victories in their most recent games and an ultra-attacking playstyle is expected on both sides.
Two of the last three matches involving Melbourne Storm have seen over 52 points scored, as was the case in Parramatta Eels’ last encounter, a comeback win over North Queensland Cowboys. Therefore, the smart move here would be to back the same outcome on this occasion, regardless of the final outcome.
Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm tip: Over 52.5 total points
