Castleford Tigers vs Leigh Leopards Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2026 Super League | Regular Season
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A Transpennine Friday night clash at the OneBore Stadium sees Castleford Tigers face Leigh Leopards.
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Castleford Tigers team news: Brown to make bow
Castleford Tigers could hand a debut to new signing Jack Brown, who has joined the club from Hull KR. However, Semi Valemei is out for the hosts due to suspension.
Squad: Zac Cini, Darnell McIntosh, Daejarn Asi, Tom Weaver, Renouf Atoni, George Lawler, Jordan Lane, Alex Mellor, Joe Stimson, Brock Greacen, Jack Ashworth, Louis Senior, Jason Qareqare, Krystian Mapapalangi, Jenson Windley, Sam Hall, Cain Robb, Ashton Golding, Phoenix Laulu-Togaga’e, Tyler Dupree, Jack Brown
Leigh Leopards team news: Good and bad news
Whilst Leigh Leopards welcome the return of Aaron Pene, it’s not all good news for the visitors, who are without both Umyla Hanley and Owen Trout through injury.
Squad: David Armstrong, Josh Charnley, Adam Cook, Lachlan Lam, Joe Ofahengaue, Edwin Ipape, Robbie Mulhern, Frankie Halton, Isaac Liu, Aaron Pene, Jacob Alick-Wiencke, Matt Davis, Liam Horne, Bailey Hodgson, Innes Senior, Gareth O’Brien, Jack Hughes, Louis Brogan, Ryan Brown
Castleford Tigers vs Leigh Leopards prediction
A close contest could be on the cards between these two clubs with just two places separating them as it stands in Super League. Leigh Leopards are proving the typical mid-table side with six wins and six losses from 12 whilst the Tigers have picked up one less win and one more defeat. But confidence is extremely high among the home camp following their recent victory over St. Helens.
Expect Castleford to come out of the blocks very quickly and really try and take the game to Leigh Leopards offensively. Adrian Lam’s side will need to dig in and soak up pressure. Consider points to be at a premium, but in another game capable of going either way on a Friday night, the Tigers should have the edge.
Castleford Tigers vs Leigh Leopards tip: Castleford Tigers to win
