The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Penrith Panthers at 1.39 — an implied 66% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Penrith Panthers: opened 1.28, closed 1.39 (66%)
• Draw: opened 26.00, closed 22.00 (4%)
• Melbourne Storm: opened 3.90, closed 3.15 (29%)

Half-time: Melbourne Storm 0 - 22 Penrith Panthers.

Penrith Panthers — recent form

• 2026-08-13Penrith Panthers 6-12 Sydney Roosters
• 2026-08-01Penrith Panthers 42-18 Canberra Raiders
• 2026-07-03Penrith Panthers 36-14 South Sydney Rabbitohs
• 2026-06-20Gold Coast Titans 19-18 Penrith Panthers

Melbourne Storm — recent form

• 2026-07-31Melbourne Storm 22-36 Canterbury Bulldogs
• 2026-07-24South Sydney Rabbitohs 28-26 Melbourne Storm
• 2026-06-21Melbourne Storm 40-20 Canberra Raiders