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As the Dolphins prepare to face the Melbourne Storm on May 1, 2026, at their home ground, fans can expect a compelling clash in the Australian NRL. The Dolphins enter the match with a mixed bag in their recent performances, having secured victories in 2 of their last 5 encounters. Their ability to harness home advantage will be crucial as they aim to build momentum.
Conversely, the Melbourne Storm find themselves in a challenging position, currently on a five-match losing streak. This poor run may contribute to their tactical uncertainties, and they will need to regroup quickly to regain their formidable form. The Storm’s history suggests they have the capability to bounce back, but their current trajectory raises concerns about their defensive solidity and attacking cohesion.
Bookmaker odds reflect this uncertainty, with the Dolphins at 2.19 (home) and the Storm at 1.73 (away), hinting at a closely contested match. Our model assigns a 44.4% probability of a home win for the Dolphins, in contrast to a 51.3% chance of an away victory for the Storm, with a predicted final score of 26:29. As both teams vie for essential points, the outcome remains uncertain, thus making for an intriguing matchup.
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| Dolphins 43.2% |
Draw 3.9% |
Melbourne 52.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 26:29
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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2.2 | 20 | 1.8 | |
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2.17 | 28 | 1.72 | |
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2.1 | 23 | 1.7 |
Latest Results
| 25.04.26 New Zealand Warriors – Dolphins NRL – 20:18 17.04.26 Dolphins NRL – Penrith Panthers – 22:23 OT 02.04.26 Dolphins NRL – Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles – 18:52 27.03.26 Brisbane Broncos – Dolphins NRL – 26:12 21.03.26 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – Dolphins NRL – 10:38 |
25.04.26 Melbourne Storm – South Sydney Rabbitohs – 6:48 17.04.26 Canberra Raiders – Melbourne Storm – 26:22 11.04.26 Melbourne Storm – New Zealand Warriors – 14:38 03.04.26 Penrith Panthers – Melbourne Storm – 50:10 28.03.26 North Queensland Cowboys – Melbourne Storm – 28:24 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 18.04.25 Dolphins NRL – Melbourne Storm – 42:22 24.08.24 Melbourne Storm – Dolphins NRL – 48:6 21.06.24 Dolphins NRL – Melbourne Storm – 24:30 20.05.23 Dolphins NRL – Melbourne Storm – 16:24 |
Standings
Main
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Penrith Panthers | 7 | 6 | 1 | 229:94 | 12 |
| 2 | New Zealand Warriors | 8 | 6 | 2 | 242:156 | 12 |
| 3 | Wests Tigers | 7 | 5 | 2 | 209:127 | 12 |
| 4 | South Sydney Rabbitohs | 7 | 5 | 2 | 222:150 | 12 |
| 5 | Sydney Roosters | 7 | 5 | 2 | 215:178 | 12 |
| 6 | Brisbane Broncos | 8 | 5 | 3 | 186:171 | 10 |
| 7 | NQ Cowboys | 8 | 5 | 3 | 211:215 | 10 |
| 8 | Manly Sea Eagles | 6 | 3 | 3 | 178:140 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle Knights | 7 | 4 | 3 | 178:180 | 8 |
| 10 | Canterbury Bulldogs | 7 | 3 | 4 | 133:166 | 8 |
| 11 | Cronulla Sharks | 7 | 3 | 4 | 192:198 | 6 |
| 12 | Dolphins | 7 | 2 | 5 | 156:185 | 6 |
| 13 | Canberra Raiders | 8 | 3 | 5 | 155:237 | 6 |
| 14 | Parramatta Eels | 7 | 3 | 4 | 162:246 | 6 |
| 15 | Gold Coast Titans | 7 | 2 | 5 | 146:176 | 4 |
| 16 | Melbourne Storm | 8 | 2 | 6 | 188:232 | 4 |
| 17 | St. George Illawarra Dragons | 8 | 0 | 8 | 114:265 | 0 |
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