CommBank Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 22 NRL game between Parramatta Eels and Melbourne Storm. The game kicks off at 7:50 pm with Melbourne Storm heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Parramatta Eels vs. Melbourne Storm game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Thursday July 31, 2025 at 7:50 pm

Where: CommBank Stadium

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Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm Preview

Parramatta will aim to keep playing spoiler when they host Melbourne at CommBank Stadium on Thursday night, fresh from a stunning 22-20 upset over the Broncos. The return of Mitch Moses proved decisive, lifting the Eels off the bottom of the ladder and reigniting belief in a side that had been struggling.

The task now stiffens against a Storm outfit that has beaten Parramatta in their past five meetings, including a crushing 56-18 victory in Round 1. Melbourne edged the Roosters in a nail-biter last week but were dealt a setback with Jahrome Hughes dislocating his shoulder. Fortunately, Cameron Munster and Ryan Papenhuyzen return to bolster the side, with Munster set to partner Tyran Wishart in the halves.

The Eels name an unchanged 17, while the Storm shuffle their pack, with Nick Meaney moving to the centres and Tui Kamikamica promoted to lock. Parramatta have momentum on their side, but toppling the Storm twice in a season is a formidable ask.