Leeds Rhinos vs Castleford Prediction: Hosts to return to winning ways

AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium will host the Betfred Super League action against Leeds Rhinos and Castleford. Leeds have won this fixture’s last meetings. Can the visiting Castleford turn the tables?

Leeds Rhinos will look to secure a better result here following consecutive defeats in last matches. Last time out against St. Helens, Leeds Rhinos were thrashed by 30 point encounter, in what ended 40-10. However, Leeds Rhinos have also lost to Huddersfield and Catalans Dragons in recent matches. However, this team’s encounters against Hull FC and London Broncos did end in wins, encounters that ended 12-18 and 46-8. In the league this season, Leeds Rhinos have accumulated 12 points, positioning them 7th in the standings.

Castleford ended on the winning end last weekend, securing a 30-22 result. In that game, Castleford did pull off an 18-10 win at halftime and then settled 12-12 in the second half. However, recent matches played by this side have seen them win two, one other being a 40-0 win over London Broncos. In the meantime, Castleford lost to Wigan Warriors, Leigh, and St Helens in that same run. Castleford have 7 points in their first 12 games of the season, positioning them 10th in the standings. 

Castleford have not had a strong performance so far this season, and I do not fancy them either. On the other hand, Leeds Rhinos struggled in past weekends and will need to do better here. Regardless, at home, Leeds Rhinos have the better team and have done well in the past meetings of this fixture. Take the home team to win here. Also, with both teams expected to pull off good points, a bet on over is another strong result.