Super League 2025 – Round 11 preview, predictions and tips
After a break for the Challenge Cup last weekend, Super League is back this week with eight sides well rested. The cup final’s not the only story of note this week though, as Vegas 2026 has been confirmed.
Leeds Rhinos and Hull KR are the two lucky sides to head to the USA next year, but before that there’s a lot of RL to be played here, starting with an under-pressure St. Helens…
Thursday 15th May – St. Helens vs Catalans Dragons – Totally Wicked Stadium
Form guide
There’s a lot of doom and gloom around Saints at the moment, who have lost three in a row amid rumours of coach Paul Wellens being close to the sack. On the plus side, they’re still in the top six – just about – and they had last week off, which should mean they’re fresh going into this game.
Catalans, on the other hand, were in action last week. Their 36-12 loss to Hull KR in the Challenge Cup Semi-Final was a disappointing one, as they struggled to get to grips with Rovers once they got going. They lost last time out in Super League as well – a 26-24 defeat to Leigh Leopards at Magic Weekend, which leaves them in 7th – level on points with Saints.
Team news
St. Helens have made just one change to their squad from last time out, with Jake Burns coming in for Dayon Sambou.
Tommy Makinson, Benjamin Garcia, and Julian Bousquet are all out injured for Catalans Dragons, while Elliott Whitehead is suspended. Arthur Romano and Clément Martin come into the squad, and there’s a first call-up for Giovanni Descalzi.
My prediction – St. Helens 24-10 Catalans Dragons
I know Saints have been struggling recently, but Catalans haven’t been pulling up many trees either. What’s really swinging this one for me though is the fact this is the Dragons’ third-straight away game, and they’ve had a short turnaround from last weekend’s cup game.
Betting tips
Saints are just 1/4 to win this, so I’m looking at the try scoring market for better value. Lewis Murphy to score anytime and St. Helens to win is 11/10, which looks like a well-priced double to me. I’m also backing Saints to be leading by 1-10 points at half-time, which is 6/4.
Friday 16th May – Wigan Warriors vs Leigh Leopards – The Brick Community Stadium
Form guide
Wigan have clicked into gear recently, winning their last five games in a row. They were made to work hard for their most recent victory though – a narrow 22-20 win over Warrington at Magic Weekend two weeks ago.
As for Leigh, they were in action last weekend when they were knocked out of the Challenge Cup by Warrington in a 21-14 loss. They’re flying in Super League though, and their four straight wins coming into this game have them up in 3rd.
Team news
Patrick Mago returns for the Warriors this week, along with Jacob Douglas. Tom Forber and Abbas Miski drop out.
Leigh have named the same 17 who took on Warrington in the Challenge Cup last week, with Alec Tuitavake, Brad Dwyer, Andy Badrock and Louis Brogan all part of the extended squad, as well.
My prediction – Wigan Warriors 36-10 Leigh Leopards
I’m predicting a Challenge Cup hangover for the Leopards this week. They only played on Sunday, so this is a tight turanaround, and Wigan have looked relentless in recent weeks. The last time these two sides played each other, Leigh came away with a remarkable 0-1 victory, but I can’t see history repeating itself this week.
Betting tips
Wigan are just 1/10 for the win, so I’m going for Jake Wardle to score anytime and Wigan to win, at 11/8 instead. Wardle has 8 tries already this year and if Wigan do put on a big score then he’s likely to be amongst it this week.
Friday 16th May – Leeds Rhinos vs Hull FC – AMT Headingley
Form guide
Leeds have picked up some good results in recent weeks and find themselves 4th in the table after a 4-17 win over St. Helens at Magic Weekend.
Hull FC are only one place and one point behind, but the wheels have come off a little after a promising start to the year. They’ve lost three in a row, including a 12-10 loss to previously winless Huddersfield in their last outing.
Team news
The Rhinos welcome back three huge names this week. Co-captain Cameron Smith returns after nine games out, Brodie Croft is back after a month out and Ryan Hall is back in after missing the Magic Weekend clash with St. Helens.
Hull FC have made two changes to their squad from Magic Weekend. Matty Laidlaw and Will Kirby drop out, with Brad Fash and Jack Charles coming in.
My prediction – Leeds Rhinos 20-10 Hull FC
I can’t see past Leeds in this one. They’ve found some form recently and have three huge players back this week, whereas the Black and Whites haven’t been on it in the past few games.
Betting tips
Again, it’s very short odds on Leeds to win this one, so I’d be looking at the winning margin for some value. A 1-10 win is 5/2, or an 11-20 point victory is 9/4. I’d get on both, as it still works out at a tidy profit either way, and I’d be surprised if the Rhinos win by more than 20.
Saturday 17th May – Hull KR vs Huddersfield Giants – Sewell Group Craven Park
Form guide
Hull KR have been almost unstoppable, winning nine out of 10 in Super League and reaching the Challenge Cup Final last weekend with a 36-12 demolition of Catalans Dragons.
As for Huddersfield, it’s been a sorry season so far, but they finally got off the mark in Round 10, as they beat Hull FC 12-10 to pick up their first victory of the season.
Team news
Two changes this week for Hull KR from the side that won the cup semi-final last weekend. Arthur Mourgue and Noah Booth both return after being cup-tied. Oliver Gildart and Lee Kershaw drop out.
Huddersfield Giants’ lengthy injury list os finally showing some signs of easing, with Harry Rushton and George King the latest players to make a comeback this week. For King, he’s in line for a Giants debut having been injured since pre-season.
My prediction – Hull KR 36-10 Huddersfield Giants
I’d be surprised if this is anything other than a rouitine home win. Huddersfield finally have some familiar faces back and will be feeling better after their win at Magic Weekend, but the Robins are on a different planet right now and will be sniffing blood here.
Betting tips
Rovers are 1/1 with a -24 handicap, which should be safe. It’s 8/13 with a -20 handicap, which I’m more comfortable with, but there’s less value in that and the extra 4 points should be acheivable. In the try scoring market, Jack Broadbent looks the best value of the likely scorers, at 11/10 for an anytime try.
Sunday 18th May – Wakefield Trinity vs Warrington Wolves – DIY Kitchens Stadium
Form guide
Wakefield have been very steady since gaining promotion again, winning five and losing five. Their 8-32 win over Castleford at Magic Weekend sees them sitting in 8th, level on points with 6th-placed St. Helens.
Warrington are just one place behind Wakey, but level on points ahead of this one. The Wire also have a Challenge Cup Final to look forward to next month following their 21-14 win over Leigh Leopards last weekend.
Team news
Squads haven’t been announced yet, but Wakefield are likely to be without Renouf Atoni and Caleb Hamlin-Uele for the next few weeks still. Jake Trueman made his comeback at Magic Weekend and should be fit to continue in this one.
Warrington suffered a huge blow this week with the news that Matty Ashton will be out for the rest of the year with ACL and MCL injuries. They’ll also be without Josh Thewlis this week who failed an HIA in the cup semi-final, while Lachlan Fitzgibbon is also a doubt. Marc Sneyd put in a superb performance, but was rushed back and may well sit this one out.
My prediction – Wakefield Trinity 14-18 Warrington Wolves
On paper this is the most unpredictable game of the round in my opinion. Both sides are 5-5 for the year, but Wakefield have only won once at home, while Warrington have been decimated by injury. This really could go either way, but I’m tipping the cup finalists to nick it.
Betting tips
I’m backing Warrington to win by 1-10 points, at 9/4. Try scoring markets haven’t been made yet as the squads aren’t announced, but assuming Arron Lindop gets the nod to play for the Wire, I’m tipping him for an anytime score this week.
Sunday 18th May – Castleford Tigers vs Salford Red Devils – The Mend-A-Hose Jungle
Form guide
All I can say for Castleford this year is that they must be grateful that Salford and Huddersfield are in Super League. Ordinarily, two wins from 10 games would leave a side rock bottom, but the Tigers are actually 10th at the moment, which is probably the best they can hope for. They lost 8-32 to Wakefield in their last match – a performance that coach Danny McGuire described as ‘rubbish’.
As for Salford, results have been almost secondary to the club’s very existence. The fact they even have a game this weekend is a positive, with HMRC issuing a winding up petition against the club earlier this week. In terms of results, Huddersfield’s win over Hull FC at Magic Weekend dropped the Red Devils to the bottom of the ladder with just two points, after they lost 54-0 to Hull KR in their game.
Team news
The squads haven’t been named yet, but Louis Senior and Sam Hall could both be back in contention for Castleford this weekend after long-term injuries. Jeremiah Simbiken is out for at least eight weeks, leaving Alex Mellor as the only recognised second rower available.
One huge positive for Salford this week is the likely return of Nene Macdonald. The PNG centre hasn’t featured in Super League this year due to the club’s ongoing salary cap issues, but with a few players having now departed, he’s available again this weekend for the first time in 2025.
My prediction – Castleford Tigers 20-8 Salford Red Devils
Cas should win this, but it should be closer than most of Salford’s matches this season.
Betting tips
No markets are available at all yet, but when they do, I’d expect the Tigers to have at least a -10 handicap. That’s what I’d be comfortbale with, but not much more. Jason Qareqare would be my anytime try pick as well, but don’t expect huge odds.
