Catalans Dragons vs Salford Red Devils Preview & Prediction | 2025 Challenge Cup | Quarter-Final
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Catalans Dragons come into this quarter-final as heavy favourites against Salford Red Devils.
Start date/time: Friday April 4th 2025: UK – 7:00pm / US ET – 2:00pm / US PT – 11:00am
How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – Not televised
How to watch online: UK – SuperLeague+ / US – Unavailable online
Catalans Dragons team news: Sims returns for hosts
Coming back into the Catalans Dragons squad is Tariq Sims, the second row has been named ahead of Frenchman Jordan Dezaria, who misses out for this quarter-final encounter.
Squad: Sam Tomkins, Tommy Makinson, Arthur Romano, Reimis Smith, Nick Cotric, Luke Keary, Tevita Pangai Jr, Benjamin Garcia, Julian Bousquet, Tariq Sims, Elliott Whitehead, Oliver Partington, Alrix Da Costa, Chris Satae, Bayley Sironen, Cesar Rouge, Paul Séguier, Theo Fages, Matthieu Laguerre, Franck Maria, Guillermo Aispuros-Bichet
Salford Red Devils team news: Captain back in action
After not playing against Wigan Warriors in Super League last weekend. Salford Red Devils skipper Kallum Watkins is back available for selection and should feature in Perpignan, as should utility man Chris Atkin.
Squad: Ryan Brierley, Deon Cross, Jayden Nikorima, Joe Mellor, Chris Hill, Kallum Watkins, Joe Shorrocks, Chris Atkin, Shane Wright, Esan Marsters, Jack Ormondroyd, Matty Foster, Chris Hankinson, Harvey Wilson, Kai Morgan, Nathan Connell, Tiaki Chan, Finley Yates, George Hill, Jonny Vaughan
Catalans Dragons vs Salford Red Devils prediction
Catalans Dragons are still stinging after losing narrowly in Super League last time out against St. Helens. A Challenge Cup quarter-final clash represents the ideal opportunity to bounce back, especially against a Salford Red Devils side, who were ‘nilled’ in a 54-0 thrashing by Wigan Warriors at the weekend.
Salford have been on the back of some heavy defeats over the course of the season and it’s unlikely that their defence will be able to withstand the offence that the Dragons are capable of creating, especially at home. Steve McNamara’s side are experienced and have a point to prove, which we should see over the course of this match.
Having Watkins back is a boost for the visitors, he is the leader of this Salford squad. But in the end, he is not expected to be able to prevent the Dragons from coming through and booking a place in the last four.
Catalans Dragons vs Salford Red Devils tip: Catalans Dragons to win
