Storm vs Sharks Prediction and Tips - NRL Preliminary Final 2025
Last updated: Sep 24, 2025, 7:25PM | Published: Sep 21, 2025, 10:20PM
The Storm will take on the Sharks in NRL Preliminary Final action at AAMI Park on Friday, with kick-off at 8:20pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Storm vs Sharks game, plus the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Melbourne vs Cronulla NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Storm a 75% chance of defeating the Sharks at AAMI Park.
Storm vs Sharks: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at AAMI Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Storm $1.38, Sharks $3.10
- Line: Storm -8.5 ($1.91), Sharks +8.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 41.5 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 Storm at $1.38 and the Sharks at $3.10.
The Storm are listed as 8.5-point favourites against the Sharks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Sharks (+8.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 41.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Storm (-8.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 41.5-point over/under is expected to go over 55% of the time.
Storm vs Sharks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Storm at $1.38 with Bet365
- Line: Storm -8.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 41.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Storm vs Sharks predictions are based on market-leading simulations and wagering intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Storm vs Sharks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Storm vs Sharks at AAMI Park on Friday is the Storm prevailing 26-16.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Storm vs Sharks match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Storm vs Sharks: Try Scorers
Searching for Storm vs Sharks try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Storm's Xavier Coates is the most likely player to score the first try in Melbourne vs Cronulla.
Coates has a 9.9% chance of scoring the first try at AAMI Park, while the Storm star has a 46.4% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for our full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Melbourne Storm
- Xavier Coates: 9.9% probability
- Ryan Papenhuyzen: 7.8% probability
- Will Warbrick: 7.0% probability
- Eliesa Katoa: 5.6% probability
- Jahrome Hughes: 4.8% probability
Cronulla Sharks
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 7.0% probability
- Sione Katoa: 5.1% probability
- KL Iro: 4.6% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 3.2% probability
- William Kennedy: 3.0% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Melbourne Storm
- Xavier Coates: 46.4% probability
- Ryan Papenhuyzen: 41.7% probability
- Will Warbrick: 39.0% probability
- Eliesa Katoa: 32.4% probability
- Jahrome Hughes: 27.1% probability
Cronulla Sharks
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 38.0% probability
- Sione Katoa: 30.2% probability
- KL Iro: 26.6% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 19.8% probability
- William Kennedy: 19.2% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Storm vs Sharks game.
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Storm vs Sharks: Essential Details
The NRL Preliminary Final clash between the Storm and Sharks at AAMI Park is scheduled to start at 8:20pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks
- Date: Friday 26 September 2025
- Kick-off: 8:20pm AEST
- Location: AAMI Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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