Leeds Rhinos vs Wigan Warriors Prediction: Warriors to win with ease

AMT Headingley Stadium will host the Betfred Super League round five encounter between Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors. The two teams are coming off a defeat and will hope to get back to winning ways. How will this game unfold? Below, I preview this game and offer the best betting opportunities. 

Leeds Rhinos

Leeds Rhinos played St Helens in the Challenge Cup round ⅛ last weekend and lost. In a 22-14 contest, Leeds Rhinos lost each half, ending 6-2 and 16-12. In the meantime, Leeds Rhinos have lost three of their recent matches, two others against Catalans Dragons and Wakefield. However, their encounters against Castleford and Salford Red Devils ended in a 38-24 and 6-32 defeat. Ahead of this game, Leeds Rhinos have four points from their first four games of the season, leaving them in 6th spot in the standings.

Wigan Warriors

Wigan Warriors are coming off a Challenge Cup defeat against Hull FC and will hope to respond here. In a 22-26 close contest, this team took a 22-6 lead at halftime, and a 0-20 poor second performance saw their opponent overturn the game. In the meantime, Wigan Warriors last league game was against Huddersfield, and they secured a 44-18 win. Ahead of this game, Wigan Warriors have lost only one of their first four league matches, coming against Leigh in their opener. Ahead of this game, Wigan Warriors have six points, scored 138 goals, and conceded 47 as they sit in 4th place. 

Expert Betting Tips

The Leeds Rhinos have struggled against tough opponents this season, and I expect a similar problem for them in this game. Also, the Wigan Warriors have been impressive in attack, and following a defeat in the Challenge Cup, I will back them to win with a huge margin in this game. 

Our first option is handicap W2 (-5.5) with odds at 1.67 on 1Xbet

Our second option is away team winning margin (1-12) with odds at 2.62 on Bet365

Our last option is scores in each half 1<2 with odds at 1.67 on Betway