League leaders Melbourne Storm will look to extend their lead at the top of the table with a home win over the improving Parramatta Eels who are looking to maintain the final place in the play-offs for the Final Series.

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08th July – 10:30 – AAMI Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria

Melbourne Storm VS Parramatta Eels NRL Preview

Parramatta Eels go into Saturday’s clash fighting to keep hold of the final play-off spot with teams around them starting to put together a run of victories. They know that a win over the leaders will put them in a good position going into their bye week. Melbourne remain four points clear of the chasing pack and will want to avoid any slip-up.

Key Players to Watch

It’s been an impressive season for Storm so far and they are the leading points scorers in the league, thanks to Suliasi Vunivalu’s haul of 14 tries to date. If Parramatta can keep him out of the game their chances of a win will increase significantly. For the Eels, Clinton Gutherson is contributing both with tries and conversions and his all-round game will need to be at his peak to have an impact

Both Teams Recent Form

Storm lost a close match with the Roosters two games ago, for only their third loss of the season but hit back to outclass the Brisbane Broncos last time out with a resounding 42-12 victory. Parramatta’s season has been dogged by inconsistency but they have won their last two outings and will be confident of pushing the league leaders all the way.

Melbourne Storm VS Parramatta Eels Head-to-Head

They have yet to play each other this season and in recent seasons, it has been Melbourne that have had the upper hand with six wins in their last eight matches. Their last game resulted in an 18-6 win for Melbourne back in May 2016.

Outright Odds

• Melbourne Storm to win at 2.50
• Parramatta Eels to win at 1.62

Melbourne Storm VS Parramatta Eels Prediction

We believe that Melbourne Storm will be too strong for the Parramatta Eels and our betting prediction is for Storm to edge to a closer victory than expected to extend their lead at the top of the NRL. Do not be surprised however if Parramatta’s recent confidence extends to another victory and a third win on the bounce.

Melbourne Storm VS Parramatta Eels Betting Tips

For our free betting tips we think there is great value in Melbourne Storm being the first team to score ten points. Likewise, with Parramatta Eels recent form, for them to win both halves is excellent odds and maybe worth a punt.

• Melbourne Storm the first to score 10 points – 2.85
• Parramatta Eels to win both halves– 3.20