Melbourne Storm vs Dolphins Prediction: League leaders are expected to show superiority

Melbourne Storm will take on Dolphins in round 25 of the National Rugby League at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. This will be the third-ever meeting between these two teams. How will this game end?

Melbourne Storm were brilliant once again on the road against a strong Penrith Panthers. In that game, this team powered a 22-24 win, thanks to a strong first-half 12-16 win despite scoring eight and losing the second half. In the meantime, this team now has a record of nine wins in their last ten matches, with their only defeat coming against St. George Illawarra Dragons. However, this team defeated Parramatta Eels, South Sydney Rabbitohs, and Sydney Roosters. Canberra Raiders and others in that run of wins. This team remains at the top of the standings heading to game week 25, pulling off 40 points over the previous weekends and being four ahead of second-placed Penrith Panthers.

The Dolphins are coming off a disappointing performance against the Canterbury Bulldogs. This team was overpowered in that game, especially in the second half, where they conceded 14 goals while failing to score one. However, looking at the Dolphins' recent matches, this team boasts of only one win in five matches, an extra-time win over the New Zealand Warriors. In 21 matches already played in NRL, the Dolphins have just 26 points, leaving them seated 9th in the standings.

The Melbourne Demons are just too good for any side this season, and they are difficult to beat, especially at home, where they have been very consistent. The Dolphins are not playing beautiful rugby now, with just one win to write home about in recent matches. Also, the Dolphins have not been good on the road this season, and I do not see them taking their chances. This should be a game that the Melbourne Demons will dominate, especially considering how good they were against the Penrith Panthers.