Dolphins vs Storm Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 9, 2026
Last updated: May 1, 2026, 9:57AM | Published: Apr 26, 2026, 11:15PM
The Dolphins will take on the Storm in NRL Round 9 action at Suncorp Stadium on Friday, commencing at 8:00pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Dolphins vs Storm game, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Dolphins vs Melbourne NRL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Dolphins a 65% chance of beating the Storm in Round 9 of the 2026 NRL season.
Dolphins vs Storm: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at Suncorp Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Dolphins $1.65, Storm $2.25
- Line: Dolphins -3.5 ($1.91), Storm +3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 52.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Dolphins at $1.65 and the Storm at $2.25.
The Dolphins are listed as 3.5-point favourites against the Storm, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Storm (+3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 52.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Dolphins (-3.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 52.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 62% of the time.
Dolphins vs Storm: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Dolphins at $1.65 with Bet365
- Line: Dolphins -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 52.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Dolphins vs Storm: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Dolphins vs Storm at Suncorp Stadium on Friday is the Dolphins winning 26-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Dolphins vs Storm match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and free tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Dolphins vs Storm: Try Scorers
Are you looking for Dolphins vs Storm try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Dolphins' Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is the most likely player to score the first try in Dolphins vs Melbourne.
Tabuai-Fidow has a 9.8% chance of scoring the first try at Suncorp Stadium, while the Dolphins star has a 60.6% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for our full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Dolphins
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow: 9.8% probability
- Jack Bostock: 8.3% probability
- Jamayne Isaako: 7.7% probability
- Herbie Farnworth: 7.4% probability
- Selwyn Cobbo: 4.3% probability
Melbourne Storm
- Will Warbrick: 8.0% probability
- Hugo Peel: 6.4% probability
- Sualauvi Faalogo: 6.2% probability
- Harry Grant: 4.4% probability
- Nick Meaney: 3.4% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Dolphins
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow: 60.6% probability
- Jack Bostock: 50.6% probability
- Herbie Farnworth: 48.2% probability
- Jamayne Isaako: 48.0% probability
- Selwyn Cobbo: 33.0% probability
Melbourne Storm
- Will Warbrick: 50.7% probability
- Hugo Peel: 43.1% probability
- Sualauvi Faalogo: 42.8% probability
- Harry Grant: 30.1% probability
- Nick Meaney: 27.3% probability
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Dolphins vs Storm game.
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Dolphins vs Storm: Essential Details
The NRL Round 9 clash between the Dolphins and Storm at Suncorp Stadium is scheduled to begin at 8:00pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Dolphins vs Melbourne Storm
- Date: Friday 1 May 2026
- Kick-off: 8:00pm AEST
- Location: Suncorp Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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