Manly Sea Eagles vs Melbourne Storm Prediction: Sea Eagles could shock Storm again

Brookvale Oval will host the National Rugby League encounter between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Melbourne Storm. The two teams last meeting ended in the Sea Eagles’ favour. Can Storm, as favourites, win this game? Below, I preview this game and offer predictions.

Manly Sea Eagles

Manly Sea Eagles made it consecutive league victories the previous weekend after defeating the Parramatta Eels. In a 26-12 contest, the Manly Sea Eagles showed control from the first half, leading 12-0 at halftime before a 14-12 second half win. However, that win was Manly Sea Eagles’ third of the season, having defeated NQ Cowboys and Canberra Raiders in prior encounters. Ahead of this game, the Manly Sea Eagles have scored 124 goals and conceded 72. With six points, the Manly Sea Eagles sit 5th in the NRL standings, two behind first-placed Broncos.

Melbourne Storm

The Melbourne Storm played the St George Illawarra Dragons the previous weekend and lost. In a close contested battle, Melbourne Storm took the lead at the end of the first half, ending 6-8, but then struggled in the second half, failing to score while conceding 8. In the meantime, that defeat was Melbourne Storm’s third this season after opening their season against NQ Cowboys and New Zealand Warriors. In the meantime, this team picked up wins over Parramatta Eels and Penrith Panthers. Melbourne Storm sit in sixth spot in the NRL standings with six points after three league games.

Expert Betting Tips

The Sea Eagles have shown quality performance the past two weeks and they remain a side to give the Melbourne Storm a lot of trouble in this fixture. While the visiting Storm are favoured, their performance against the St George Illawarra Dragons was below par and will need to improve. Overall, the Storm have been exciting this season but will not have things easy. With the two teams expected to show a lot of offensive play, I will back the Eagles to get within the lines here while the Melbourne Storm score a number of goals.

Our first option is handicap W1(+8.5) with odds at 1.60 on 1Xbet

Our second option is over 48.5 with odds at 1.91 on Bet365

Our last option is away team over 26.5 points with odds at 1.80 on Betway