Key Points
- Who will win Challenge Cup Final Rehearsal?
- Rhinos to bounce back?
- Wolves to put Bulls to the sword?
Super League Betting Preview & Tips
Our
rugby league expert and published author David Kuzio
was missing last week after taking a few days off to recover from an injury sustained in a Charity football match. He is back this weekend and is looking for his first full house of winners in his Super League Acca.
Here at Betting.co.uk, we have teamed up with Quinnbet with our rugby league tips. The introduction of Dave's Rugby League Special Boost will put his predictions to the test.
Super League Round 12 Betting Preview
Normally, Hull Kingston Rovers versus Wigan Warriors would be the tie of the round, and in a way it is. However, a week later these two will meet in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, so both teams will not be as strong as they would normally be.
Wigan coach Matt Peet has opted to name a very young squad with a lot of first-teamers not included, while Rovers boss Willie Peters has gone quite strong with just a handful of stars missing. I cannot back Wigan with the amount of players missing, although stranger things have happened in Super League.
I am backing Leeds Rhinos to bounce back from their defeat at Wigan when they host Huddersfield Giants on Friday. Leigh Leopards came close to beating Hull KR last Saturday, and I am also backing them to bounce back in style against a Hull side who were poor against Bradford Bulls in round 11.
Saturday sees St Helens look to remain top of the ladder when they travel to Castleford, and I am backing them to win comfortably. Wakefield make the trip to Toulouse and will be keen to take advantage of the notorious slow starts from the French side. The final game on Saturday sees York Knights hosts Catalans Dragons. This is difficult to call, but I will back York as the home side to grab the competition points.
Super League round 12 comes to an end on Sunday with the Warrington Wolves taking on Bradford Bulls. The Bulls played well in their win over Hull FC last week, but Warrington are a different level to Hull. I can see this being a simple win for the Wolves on home soil.
Super League Round 12 Acca
For my overall acca, I have opted to stick with Quinnbet with the overall odds. Unfortunately, the win market on Hull KR for this game has been suspended due to the nature of Wigan's squad selection. Wigan are listed at 45/1, so you can see they have been given no chance at all. Let's see if I can finally get a full house this weekend.
- Leigh to win - 1/10
- Leeds to win - 1/25
- St Helens to win - 3/10
- Wakefield to win - 2/9
- York to win - 9/1
- Warrington to win - 1/16
- Acca - 4.41/1 @ Quinnbet
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Super League Round 12 Previews
I am ignoring the Thursday games from a betting points of view, seeing as the majority of bookmakers have suspended betting, and the ones running odds only have markets on the winner and the handicap.
Below are just a few of the matches taking place in round 12 of Super League. Check out the tips and previews as well as a separate section for the first try scorer in every game.
Hull Kingston Rovers vs Wigan Warriors - Thursday May 21st 20:00 BST
Wigan have caused a bit of an uproar this week as they have basically named a reserve squad to face champions Hull KR on Thursday evening. These two will meet in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on May 30 and Matt Peet has rested the majority of his stars with only Zach Eckersley, Junior Nsemba, Patrick Mago, Jack Farrimond and Sam Eseh as regular first team members. Wigan have not done anything wrong, they have picked a squad full of registered first team players. They are not the first team to do this, Hull KR, St Helens and Warrington have done it in recent years, but it only become headline news when Wigan do it. Some bookmakers are not even taking bets on this game because they have given Wigan no chance. To understand how much the bookies do not have faith in Wigan, normally winger Eckersley is around 6 or 7/1 to score the first try. For this game, Bet365 has him at 35/1, that is a big difference. Teams have picked weak squads before and won, so it is not impossible, but if Hull KR go strong this could be a big learning curve for the Wigan youngsters. I am backing a comfortable win for the Robins, but it will be a moral one for the Warriors as I feel the young lads will give a good account of themselves. Also, back Jack Broadbent, Tom Davies and Sausaso Sue to score for Rovers, but also back Eckersley to cross for the Warriors.
Last 10 meetings:
Hull KR 24, Wigan 6 (SLGF, 11/10/25)
(at Old Trafford, Manchester)
Wigan 6, Hull KR 10 (SLR22, 15/8/25)
Hull KR 12, Wigan 28 (SLR7, 11/4/25)
Hull KR 2, Wigan 9 (SLGF, 12/10/24)
(at Old Trafford, Manchester)
Wigan 24, Hull KR 20 (SLR25, 6/9/24)
Hull KR 6, Wigan 38 (CCSF, 18/5/24)
(at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster)
Hull KR 26, Wigan 10 (SLR9, 26/4/24)
Wigan 42, Hull KR 12 (SLSF, 7/10/23)
Wigan 64, Hull KR 6 (SLR21, 4/8/23)
Hull KR 11, Wigan 10 (aet) (CCSF, 23/7/23)
(at Headingley, Leeds)
Super League summary
Hull KR have won 14, including win in 2025 Grand Final
Wigan have won 30, includes wins in 2024 Grand Final & 2009, 2010 and 2023 play-offs)
1 draw
Hull KR highest score: 39-22 (H, 2008) (Widest margin: 24-6, GF, 2025)
Wigan highest score: 84-6 (A, 2013) (also widest margin)
Hull KR vs Wigan Warriors Betting Tips
Hull KR to win - 1/80 @ Betfred
Hull KR to win by 15+ - 1/25 @ William Hill
Jack Broadbent to score a try any time - 6/5 @ Betfred
Tom Davies to score a try any time - 4/7 @ Betfred
Sauaso Sue to score a try any time - 11/4 @ Betfred
Zach Eckersley to score a try any time - 11/4 @ Betfred
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Leeds Rhinos vs Huddersfield Giants - Friday May 22nd 20:00 BST
Leeds Rhinos will be looking to get back to winning ways after suffering only their third loss of the season last weekend. The Rhinos were turned over quite convincingly away at Wigan last Friday in a 24-4 loss at the Brick Community Stadium. They take on a Huddersfield Giants side who are bottom of the Super League ladder with just two wins all season. The Rhinos were poor across the park last weekend with Man of Steel Jake Connor virtually non existent. Leeds will be without full-back Lachie Miller as he starts the first of a three-game ban for running at a player who might have been injured. Fergie McCormack has been brought in to replace Miller, while Presley Cassell comes in for Tom Holroyd who has a back problem. Jim Lenihan will take charge of his first game as Giants head coach and he has only been able to name a 20-man squad. Taane Milne is out through suspension and Asher O'Donnell is out after failing an HIA in the loss to St Helens. Huddersfield looked like they were going to be on the end of a hammering against Saints as they trailed 24-0 at half time. They managed to hit back and only lost 26-18 in the end. Lenihan will be hoping to add his experience to the squad and put in a strong performance for 80 minutes rather than 25. I cannot see anything other than a Leeds win, and I expect it to be a comfortable win. They were poor last week and they will be eager to show they are genuine title contenders and that the loss at Wigan was a blip. I am backing them to win by 13+ points, while I also expect Brodie Croft - who has announced he is leaving at the end of the season - to put in a big shift and score a try at any time at Headingley.
Last 10 meetings:
Huddersfield 22, Leeds 56 (SLR8, 17/4/26)
Huddersfield 0, Leeds 26 (SLR25, 4/9/25)
Leeds 28, Huddersfield 6 (SLR8, 18/4/25)
Huddersfield 6, Leeds 34 (SLR19, 25/7/24)
Leeds 24, Huddersfield 30 (SLR8, 19/4/24)
Huddersfield 21, Leeds 12 (SLR23, 27/8/23)
Leeds 54, Huddersfield 0 (SLR16, 23/6/23)
Leeds 18, Huddersfield 17 (SLR8, 9/4/23)
Leeds 18, Huddersfield 14 (SLR25, 24/8/22)
Huddersfield 30, Leeds 16 (SLR15, 10/6/22)
Super League summary
Leeds have won 42, this includes win in 2011 play-offs
Huddersfield have won 15
4 draws
Leeds highest score: 86-6 (H, 1999) (also widest margin)
Huddersfield highest score: 48-24 (H, 2012) (Widest margin: 38-6, A, 2011)
Leeds Rhinos vs Huddersfield Giants Betting Tips
Leeds to win - 1/18 @ Betfred
Leeds to win by 13+ points - 1/3 @ Betfred
Brodie Croft to score a try any time - Evens @ Betfred
Maika Sivo to score a try at any time - 1/4 @ Betfred
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First Try Scorer Rugby League Betting Odds @ Betfred
Here is a list of players that are capable of scoring the first try in their matches this weekend. Remember, if your selected player scores first and scores a second later on, you will get double the odds.
Hull KR vs Wigan Warriors 1st Try Scorer Betting Tips
Jack Broadbent - 10/1
Peta Hiku - 12/1
Zach Eckersley - 28/1
Noah Hodkinson - 28/1
Leeds Rhinos vs Huddersfield Giants 1st Try Scorer Betting Tips
Maika Sivo - 9/2
Brodie Croft - 11/1
Lee Kershaw - 18/1
Niall Evalds - 20/1
Leigh Leopards vs Hull FC 1st Try Scorer Betting Tips
Josh Charnley - 9/2
AJ Towse - 7/1
Harvey Barron - 11/1
Davey Litten - 16/1
Castleford Tigers vs St Helens 1st Try Scorer Betting Tips
Darnell McIntosh - 18/1
Daejarn Asi - 28/1
Owen Dagnall - 9/1
Deon Cross - 14/1
Toulouse vs Wakefield Trinity 1st Try Scorer Betting Tips
Benjamin Laguerre - 14/1
Olly Ashall-Bott - 14/1
Jayden Myers - 7/1
Josh Rourke - 11/1
Betfred Super League Betting Offers
Betfred is the principal sponsor of Super League, so it makes sense that they are running a couple of special offers ahead of the opening weekend.
Below is the Betfred offers that will go hand in hand with the start of Super League. These will obviously change each week, but it is a good starting point when it comes to
Super League betting sites.
Price Boost
Betfred does not have any confidence in Wigan turning over Hull KR with the squad they have selected, but they have included them in a price boost. Wigan winger Zach Eckersley has scored 11 tries in Super League this season, as well as nine in the Challenge Cup, and he is being backed at 6/1 to score with Wigan +32 on the handicap.
Zach Eckersley to score a try & Wigan +32 - 6/1 @ Betfred
Dynamic Duo
Leeds Rhinos battle it out against Huddersfield Giants at Headingley on Friday evening. Leeds legend Ryan Hall did not have the best of games against Wigan last weekend, so he will be eager to make amends. Jacob Gagai is one of a couple of dangermen in the Giants ranks. Give him half a yard and he will take it. Betfred are offering odds of 5/1 that both Hall and Gagai score tries this Friday.
Ryan Hall & Jacob Gagai to score a try - 5/1 @ Betfred
Double Delight
This Betfred offer runs throughout the whole campaign and gives rugby league betting fans a great incentive to get involved. The Double Delight offer sees punters receive double the odds when their selected player scores the opening try of the game and then goes on to score another later in the game.
Saints To March To The Title?
St Helens have won the most Super League titles in history thanks to 10 successes. However, they have not won a Grand Final since they won in 2022 - a fourth successive Grand Final win. The Saints have had a lot of injury problems in 2026, but they have currently won seven from nine and are joint top of the Super League ladder with Leeds Rhinos. Betfred is now offering odds of 7/1 that Paul Rowley's men will lift the famous trophy at Old Trafford in October.
St Helens to win the 2026 Grand Final - 6/1 @ Betfred
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Where Can I Live Stream Super League Week 12?
Sky Sports is the main broadcaster for Super League and they promise to show every single game live each week. They will broadcast a main game on their TV channels, but if a game kicks off at the same time on the same day then it will be streamed on their Sky Sports + red button channel.
All seven games will be shown by Sky Sports in some capacity over the weekend. You can watch Super League on Sky Sports or Sky Sports + this weekend and stream it through the Sky Go app or with a NOW TV pass if you do not have a Sky subscription.
Bet365 will also be offering
live streaming on Super League games this season. Which ever games are not being shown on the Sky Sports main channel, then they will be streamed live at Bet365. There will be no commentary on the matches, but you will see the live pictures.
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