St Helens vs Leigh predictions: Saints to edge battle of form teams
Two of the Super League’s in-form teams go head-to-head on Thursday night as St Helens host Leigh Leopards at the Totally Wicked Stadium.
Leigh Leopards are looking to make it three wins on the bounce against St Helens
St Helens have won all of their last four home games against Leigh Leopards
Recommended bet: St Helens -6.5 handicap
Thursday will see two of this season’s title contenders face off on Merseyside, as St Helens take on Leigh Leopards for the first time this term.
Saints have been in outstanding form and a 6-0 win at Leeds Rhinos last time out has seen Paul Wellens’ side climb up to fourth place in the standings.
Leigh’s 28-10 win over Super League frontrunners Hull Kingston Rovers has seen the Leopards move to third place in the table.
Something will have to give on Thursday and an intriguing game awaits between two of the competition's form teams.
Team news
Starting with the Saints, Daryl Clark and Jake Burns will both miss out on Thursday’s game after failing their HIAs.
Noah Stephens is also unavailable due to a fractured thumb. Meanwhile, James Bell and Leon Cowen have been drafted into a squad that has been in excellent form in the Super League.
As for the Leopards, Leigh have no new injury concerns heading into this match, with Will Brough the only player to make way from last week’s victory over the Robins.
The stats
St Helens are the form team in Super League right now, with their victory at Headingley last time out meaning Saints have now won their last five games in the competition.
Leigh Leopards also find themselves in great form, having won five of their last six Super League games.
The Totally Wicked Stadium has not been a happy hunting ground for the Leopards, who have lost to Saints on all of their last four visits to the Merseyside venue.
Leigh earned an 18-12 win over Saints in their last meeting but that was back in September 2024 with the Leopards on home soil at Leigh Sports Village.
The latest St Helens vs Leigh odds are available on LiveScore Bet
Prediction
As mentioned, the Totally Wicked Stadium does not hold fond memories for the Leopards, who will come up against a Saints side that are marching up the Super League standings.
Going in search of their sixth consecutive league win, Wellens’ side have found their rhythm in recent weeks and their defensive display at Leeds last time out was particularly impressive.
Leigh might not have enough to break down this resolute Saints’ defence and the hosts to win and cover the handicap in the process appeals here.
