Leigh vs Leeds Prediction: Rhinos can continue charge up the table

Rob Eddy

Apr 20

After securing back-to-back wins in their last two outings, Leeds Rhinos will be eager to build their winning momentum when they make the trip across the Pennines to face the Leigh Leopards on Friday night.

The Betfred Super League campaign has been a bit stop-start for last season's runners-up Leeds but they look to be finding their rhythm now as they prepare to face the Leopards at Leigh Sports Village.

Leigh vs Leeds Betting Tips

Leeds Rhinos -4 handicap 3-way @ 21/20
Rhyse Martin anytime tryscorer @ 9/4

Leeds are the favourites going into Friday night's encounter at 4/6 to head back to West Yorkshire with a victory, while the hosts Leigh are 6/5 for the win. A tie after 80 minutes at Leigh Sports Village is available at 18/1.

Team news

Leigh have picked up no new injuries after thrashing Wakefield Trinity last time out as they prepare to face more West Yorkshire opposition.

Ben Reynolds, Josh Charnley, Matt Davis and Edwin Ipape all picked up fines for offences against Trinity but all are available for Friday night.

As for Leeds, head coach Rohan Smith has made one change to his 21-man squad, with Leigh-born Luis Roberts coming in for James Donaldson.

James Bentley is back for the Rhinos after missing the win over Hull FC last week, while Jack Sinfield and Sam Walters will also be pushing for minutes.

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Leeds Rhinos -4 handicap 3-way @ 21/20

These two sides played a friendly in preseason, with former Rhinos' star Zak Hardaker scoring a late try to give Leigh victory.

However, when it comes to competitive games, Leeds are the dominant force as they have won all of their last 12 meetings with Leigh.

On the back of wins over Huddersfield Giants and Hull FC, confidence will be growing in the Rhinos camp, as the new players at the Headingley outfit continue to settle into their new surroundings.

Leigh do mean business since making the jump back up to the Betfred Super League but Leeds should have enough to not only win, but also fall on the right side of a -4 handicap.

Rhyse Martin anytime tryscorer @ 9/4

While Rhyse Martin's goal-kicking has left plenty to be desired, the normally reliable marksman has been making up for his waywardness off the tee with tries.

Scoring five already this season, Martin has been amongst the tries this season, with his solo kick-and-collect effort against Catalans Dragons being a highlight so far.

Considering his strike-rate to date this season, the Papua New Guinea star Martin is well priced at 9/4 to add to his try tally on Friday night against the Leopards.