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SUPERLEAGUE WEEK 3
TheEdge949
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Ok, Hot on the Heels of a perfect week 2 lets see what week 3 has in store.
Leeds V Catalans
Leeds still winless will be looking to get their season off the ground against a Catalans side who blow hot and cold. Certainly they flattered to deceive against Wakefield and struggled to hold on for the narrow win, whilst Leeds were blown apart by a rampant Wigan.
Whilst this one may well depend on who turns up I think Leeds will edge it.
Wigan V Huddersfield
2 teams boasting 100% records clash in this fixture at the DW and whilst the Giants are vastly improved on last season Wigan have played some enthralling rugby so far. With both outfits having strike runners capable of scoring from anywhere I feel it will be defences who dictate the outcome.
Wigan to win this one.
Hull KR V Castleford
A complete opposite of the previous fixture as both these sides are 0 - 2 coming into this huge match up. Cas have not lived up to pre season expectations and KR have performed well below their best. This is an absolute must win for Cas as their next 2 games could well see a 0 - 5 record if they fail at a ground where they don't have a good record. Hull KR could well have too much pace for a Cas side who are lacking a yard or two.
I have to go with Hull KR here but as a Castleford supporter I'd be happy to be wrong.
St. Helens V Wakefield
Whilst Wakefield are making a decent fist of games it's very difficult to give them a realistic chance against a Saints side who are in imperious form and have won both their opening 2 games with a little something in hand. Saints just appear stronger in every department and should condemn Wakefield to a third defeat.
St Helens to win.
Hull V Salford
Before a tackle was made this would have been a nailed on Hull win but Salford have started with 2 wins and are playing well. Hull meanwhile backed up a close win at Wakefield with a home thumping by Saints during which they had influential half back Luke Gale red carded. Whilst it is doubtful that Hull will play that badly again, Gale will be a huge miss for them and with Salford brimming with confidence this really is too close to call with any conviction.
Hull to squeak it. Just.
Toulouse V Warrington
Toulouse struggling with all the problems of a newly promoted team, the loss of their best players and the weight of expectation welcome a Warrington side who are not performing at their best yet but are still managing to win, and there's nothing that suggests anything other than a Warrington win. If Toulouse play at 100% and Warrington travel poorly and underestimate the opposition it might be competitive, but I doubt it. The 1/12 price says it all.
Warrington win.
Leeds V Catalans
Leeds still winless will be looking to get their season off the ground against a Catalans side who blow hot and cold. Certainly they flattered to deceive against Wakefield and struggled to hold on for the narrow win, whilst Leeds were blown apart by a rampant Wigan.
Whilst this one may well depend on who turns up I think Leeds will edge it.
Wigan V Huddersfield
2 teams boasting 100% records clash in this fixture at the DW and whilst the Giants are vastly improved on last season Wigan have played some enthralling rugby so far. With both outfits having strike runners capable of scoring from anywhere I feel it will be defences who dictate the outcome.
Wigan to win this one.
Hull KR V Castleford
A complete opposite of the previous fixture as both these sides are 0 - 2 coming into this huge match up. Cas have not lived up to pre season expectations and KR have performed well below their best. This is an absolute must win for Cas as their next 2 games could well see a 0 - 5 record if they fail at a ground where they don't have a good record. Hull KR could well have too much pace for a Cas side who are lacking a yard or two.
I have to go with Hull KR here but as a Castleford supporter I'd be happy to be wrong.
St. Helens V Wakefield
Whilst Wakefield are making a decent fist of games it's very difficult to give them a realistic chance against a Saints side who are in imperious form and have won both their opening 2 games with a little something in hand. Saints just appear stronger in every department and should condemn Wakefield to a third defeat.
St Helens to win.
Hull V Salford
Before a tackle was made this would have been a nailed on Hull win but Salford have started with 2 wins and are playing well. Hull meanwhile backed up a close win at Wakefield with a home thumping by Saints during which they had influential half back Luke Gale red carded. Whilst it is doubtful that Hull will play that badly again, Gale will be a huge miss for them and with Salford brimming with confidence this really is too close to call with any conviction.
Hull to squeak it. Just.
Toulouse V Warrington
Toulouse struggling with all the problems of a newly promoted team, the loss of their best players and the weight of expectation welcome a Warrington side who are not performing at their best yet but are still managing to win, and there's nothing that suggests anything other than a Warrington win. If Toulouse play at 100% and Warrington travel poorly and underestimate the opposition it might be competitive, but I doubt it. The 1/12 price says it all.
Warrington win.
Comments
Other 3 are going to be close. As a Hull fan I hope you are right on that 1. Think I would just go for a Catalans win, and go the same way on the other 5.
Good read that Mark, thanks.
Wigan look much improved and hull fc Salford possible handicap bet.
It looks like it could well come down to Castleford (my team) and Toulouse for the relegation spot. Cas offered nothing in another horror show against HKR whilst Toulouse seem to be finding their feet and have new signings on the horizon.
Week 4 preview in a couple of days.