Super League Rivals: Friday’s Betting Tips and Predictions
Good Friday in the Betfred Super League brings three local derbies. The Rivals Round opens with a Hull city clash and finishes with a long-awaited West Yorkshire meeting.
Hull derby at Craven Park
Champions Hull KR host Hull FC at Craven Park. The match kicks off at 12.30pm and airs on Sky Sports Action.
KR battered St Helens 52-10 last week. Hull FC have won their last two fixtures and scored 24 points in each.
KR have dominated recent city encounters, winning the last six derbies. A 16-point handicap makes Hull FC an attractive outsider.
BrewDog Stadium: St Helens vs Wigan
St Helens face Wigan at 3pm on Good Friday. The game is also on Sky Sports Action.
Saints have lost their last four league meetings with Wigan. They have a threadbare squad.
St Helens added Jordan Dezaria and Bill Leyland on short-term loan deals this week. Several key players are sidelined.
Wigan were beaten 34-16 by Huddersfield last weekend. That result should sharpen their focus for this derby.
Odsal reunion: Bradford vs Leeds
Bradford Bulls welcome Leeds Rhinos to Odsal at 8pm. This is their first Super League league meeting since August 2014.
Bradford have won three of their six matches so far. All victories came at their Odsal stronghold.
Bradford lost 40-28 to Castleford last week. Leeds edged Warrington 26-22 in their most recent outing.
Leeds recorded a 58-6 win over Hull KR in Las Vegas. That remains the Rhinos’ standout performance this season.
Key injuries and squad news
- St Helens additions: Jordan Dezaria and Bill Leyland (short-term loans).
- St Helens absentees include Alex Walmsley, Jake Burns, Jonny Lomax, Mark Percival.
- Also sidelined: Matty Lees, Jack Welsby, Jacob Host, Nene Macdonald.
Broadcast and kick-off schedule
| Match | Kick-off | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Hull KR vs Hull FC | 12.30pm Friday | Sky Sports Action |
| St Helens vs Wigan | 3pm Friday | Sky Sports Action |
| Bradford Bulls vs Leeds Rhinos | 8pm Friday | Sky Sports Action |
Friday betting tips and short predictions
Filmogaz.com offers concise Super League Rivals insight and Friday betting tips and match predictions below.
- Hull FC +16. Stake: 1pt. Odds shown 11-10 with bet365. Rationale: KR inconsistent despite big win.
- Wigan Warriors -4. Stake: 3pts. Odds shown 10-11 with bet365. Rationale: Wigan should respond after shock defeat.
- Bradford Bulls +14. Stake: 2pts. Odds shown 11-10 with bet365. Rationale: Bulls are strong at Odsal and should keep it tight.
These selections reflect recent form, injuries, and derby dynamics. Adjust stakes to personal bankroll and markets.
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