Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos - NRL Grand Final Tips, Preview and Odds

Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos meet in the 2025 NRL Grand Final. We have highlighted the best betting tips and odds for this contest.

NRL Grand Final Tips and Predictions

Here are our betting tips and predictions for this Grand Final clash as the NRL season reaches its title-deciding fixture. These tips can offer help and guidance when looking for a value wager. We have assessed team strengths, likely lineups, player form, and head-to-head records to help inform your betting choices. Explore our best bets for this match below.

Storm to Win with -2.5 Handicap

Storm are a well-drilled outfit and should win this final. Boosting their odds by backing them to win with a -2.5 handicap is also appealing. Broncos have comeback well in their last two contests but that should be much harder to do against Storm. Starting slowly again isn’t an option.

$1.91 with bet365

Coates Anytime Scorer

Xavier Coates looks a great bet in the anytime try-scorer market. He will be up against shorter defenders here and can take advantage of good Storm kicking, not to mention is usual threat with the ball in hand. He is priced at $1.87 to score anytime and backing him to score first may also appeal at $6.50.

$1.87 with Unibet

Storm vs Broncos Odds

It always pays to shop around for the best match betting odds and that goes for the NRL Grand Final just as it does for any other matches. It is always worthwhile comparing prices with the best NRL betting sites so you know your are getting the best value for your wager.

The bookies have Storm as the favourites for this match. They are best priced with PlayUp at 1.70. However, if you think the Broncos can lift the trophy, they are best priced at 2.20 with bet365.

NRL Grand Final Winner Odds 2025

Team
Melbourne Storm	1.70	1.68	1.65
Brisbane Broncos	2.15	2.20	2.15

NRL Grand Final Betting Preview

It is Melbourne Storm that are the betting favorites to lift the trophy in 2025 as they look for a record-equalling fifth title and first since 2020.

They will be up against last year’s beaten finalists Brisbane Broncos, who are looking for their fourth grand final success and first since 2006.

The Broncos head to this season’s showpiece thanks to a preliminary-final success against Penrith Panthers. That halted Penrith’s hopes of a historic fifth successive title.

Melbourne booked their place at Sydney’s Accor Stadium with victory against Cronulla Sharks and should field a similar line-up.

Team News

Storm should keep continuity with the line-up that won the preliminary final, especially after Trent Loiero avoided a ban for a late hit on Nicho Hynes. Half back Jonah Pezet could be pushing but could miss out once more due to Tyran Wishart making the bench.

The most potential chances ahead of the final come from the Broncos. Ezra Mam made the bench in the last game after recovering from a hamstring injury and could push for a start after a good impact. That could mean Ben Hunt misses out or is moved to hooker.

The biggest change could see the return of Origin lock Patrick Carrigan replace Tyson Smoothy and Selwyn Cobbo return to the backline after injury.

Predicted Line-ups

Storm: Ryan Papenhuyzen, Will Warbrick, Jack Howarth, Nick Meaney, Xavier Coates, Cameron Munster, Jahrome Hughes, Stefano Utoikamanu, Harry Grant, Josh King, Shaun Blore, Eli Katoa, Trent Loiero, Tyran Wishart, Ativalu Lisati, Tui Kamikamica, Alec MacDonald.

Broncos: Reece Walsh, Josiah Karapani, Kotoni Staggs, Gehemat Shibasaki, Deine Mariner, Ezra Mam, Adam Reynolds, Payne Haas, Cory Paix, Corey Jensen, Brendan Piakura, Jordan Riki, Patrick Carrigan, Ben Hunt, Kobe Hetherington, Xavier Willison, Ben Talt.

Betting Statistics

These important numbers could help your betting on Storm vs Broncos ahead of this Grand Final clash. At AussieBet, our experienced team of betting experts aim to give you great insight as often as possible. Use this valuable information.

Melbourne have won 43 of the 59 games between these teams
Storm also come out on top in NRL finals, with 6 wins from 9 matches
Broncos won the last game between these teams in the regular season.

Where to Bet on Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos

We have listed some of the best betting sites for betting on Storm vs Broncos in the 2025 NRL Grand Final. A particularly good option is bet365 – they have a wide range of markets, competitive odds, a great app and live streaming service. But you are not limited to just them. You can also use other bookies in this top five list, too. Each has good value odds to consider and a host of added features.