2021 Super League – Leeds Rhinos vs Castleford Tigers Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is Leeds Rhinos vs Castleford Tigers taking place? Friday 6th August, 2021 – 19:45 (UK)

Where is Leeds Rhinos vs Castleford Tigers taking place? Emerald Headingley Stadium

Where can I get tickets for Leeds Rhinos vs Castleford Tigers? Click here for the official Super League ticket section

What channel is Leeds Rhinos vs Castleford Tigers on? Leeds Rhinos vs Castleford Tigers will not be televised live in the UK

Where can I stream Leeds Rhinos vs Castleford Tigers? Leeds Rhinos vs Castleford Tigers cannot be streamed live in the UK

THE TEAM NEWS

LEEDS RHINOS

• Leeds Rhinos looked set to make it three wins with what would have been an impressive win over Warrington Wolves but the Rhinos blew a late lead and their lack of composure resulted in the Wolves snatching a late victory.
• The Rhinos will be desperate to get back to winning ways here as they aim to stay in the hunt of a top six spot but they have suffered a couple of blows with Luke Gale copping a ban while Mikolaj Oledzki could be out for the year with a foot injury.

20-man squad: L. Briscoe, T. Briscoe, Donaldson, Dwyer, Gannon, Handley, Holroyd, Hurrell, Leeming, Lui, Martin, Myler, Newman, O’Connor, Prior, Smith, L. Sutcliffe, Tetevano, Thompson, Vuniyayawa

Unavailable: Jack Walker, Alex Sutcliffe, Jack Broadbent, Alex Mellor, Luke Gale, Mikolaj Oledzki

Questionable: Rob Lui

CASTLEFORD TIGERS

• Castleford Tigers’ makeshift side produced a solid effort but lacked quality when it counted as they fell short against Huddersfield Giants last week, making it four straight losses in all competitions and five if including their walkover against St. Helens.
• It was a much-improved effort following their last Super League contest against Salford Red Devils and now with a host of first-team stars back in the squad, Daryl Powell will believe that his side can end their poor run.

21-man squad: Bienek, Clare, Eden, Evalds, Foster, Graham, Hepi, Holmes, Keinhorst, Massey, Matagi, Mata’utai, McShane, Millington, Milner, O’Brien, Olpherts, Richardson, Sene-Lefao, Smith, Turner

Unavailable: Sosaia Feki, Jake Trueman, George Griffin, Jacques O’Neill, Liam Watts, Michael Shenton, Cheyse Blair

Questionable:

THE PREDICTION

Leeds Rhinos blew a great chance to make it three straight wins as they crumbled in the final five minutes against Warrington Wolves last week but they will be eager to respond as they aim to stay in touch of the sides above them. Castleford Tigers will also be looking to return to winning ways with their last success coming back in the middle of June. They are boosted by the return of plenty of important players this week and it can help them be competitive here. Whether it is enough to win remains to be seen but with both capable of scoring points, there should be at least 44 scored in this one.