Castleford Tigers vs Leigh Leopards Predictions: Can Leopards dominate this game?

The Mend-A-Hose Jungle will be the venue for the round seven Super League encounter between Castleford Tigers and Leigh Leopards. The two teams last meeting ended in favour of Leigh. Can Castleford end their winless run in this fixture? I will preview this game and offer predictions.

Castleford Tigers

Castleford Tigers played Hull FC the previous time out in the league and they lost. In a 14-24 contest, this team had a struggling start, losing 6-18 at halftime and an 8-6 second half result could not turn things around. In the meantime, that defeat was Castleford Tigers’ ninth in their last ten matches, their lone win against Salford Red Devils. In other encounters, this team lost to Leeds Rhinos, Hull KR, Bradford, Huddersfield, St Helens and Catalans Dragons. In the league standings, Castleford Tigers sit in 10th place with two points in six matches.

Leigh Leopards

Leigh Leopards played Wakefield in the Europe Challenge Cup the previous time out and won. In a 12-20 contest, Leigh Leopards won each half, opening with a 0-6 win at halftime before a 12-14 second half win. In the meantime, prior league encounters to that win saw this team lose to Wakefield and Hull KR. Ahead of this game, Leigh Leopards have won three times in their last five matches while losing the two others. With seven points from six matches, Leigh Leopards sit 7th in the league standings.

Expert Betting Tips

This is a tough game to predict and with the performances of the two teams so far, it is difficult to pick a side. While looking at how much Castleford Tigers have struggled, their record in this fixture is also poor. Yet, Leigh Leopards have not impressed so much, but they will look like the side for the job. I expect a close contest, as I feel Castleford Tigers could get within the lines in a game with few offensive plays.

Our first option is handicap W2 (-4.5) with odds at 1.64 on 1Xbet

Our second option is under 40.5 points with odds at 1.90 on Bet365

Our last option is a ten-minute result (under 0.5) tries with odds at 1.80 on Betway