Last year’s grand finalists meet again in a very different position, but the recent history between Brisbane and Melbourne still provides plenty for punters to assess. We’ve broken down the latest form, head-to-head results and scoring trends ahead of the Round 26 opener.
Looking for the latest betting insights? You’ll find the key stats, betting trends, current odds and our expert tips below the Recent Form section to help you make more informed betting decisions before kick-off.
Recent Form
Brisbane snapped a four-game losing streak in dramatic fashion last round, coming from behind to beat Canberra 34-30. Melbourne pushed Penrith but ultimately fell short, with the Storm entering Round 26 with nine wins for the season compared with Brisbane’s seven.
Last 3 Meetings
Round 3, 2026: Broncos 18 def. Storm 14
Grand Final, 2025: Broncos 26 def. Storm 22
Round 27, 2025: Broncos 30 def. Storm 14
Most Tries – Last 5 Games
Brisbane Broncos
Kotoni Staggs — 3 tries
Grant Anderson — 3 tries
Deine Mariner — 2 tries
Melbourne Storm
Sualauvi Faalogo — 4 tries
Moses Leo — 4 tries
Oryn Keeley — 3 tries
Average Total Match Points – Last 10 Games
Brisbane Broncos: 47.4 average total match points
Melbourne Storm: 46.6 average total match points
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