Leeds Rhinos vs St. Helens Preview & Prediction | 2025 Super League | Eliminator
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Only two points separated Leeds Rhinos and St. Helens in the regular season as they clash here for a place in the semi-finals.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / US – Fox Sports
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Leeds Rhinos Team News: Four men back for hosts
Leeds Rhinos have been dealt a massive boost with the return of quartet Jake Connor, Ryan Hall, Lachie Miller and Ash Handley from injury for what will be a memorable occasion at AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium.
Squad: Lachie Miller, Harry Newman, Ash Handley, Ryan Hall, Brodie Croft, Mikolaj Oledzki, Keenan Palasia, James Bentley, James McDonnell, Jarrod O’Connor, Sam Lisone, Morgan Gannon, Cooper Jenkins, Jake Connor, Tom Holroyd, Jack Sinfield, Max Simpson, Kallum Watkins, Presley Cassell, Chris Hankinson, Joe Shorrocks
St. Helens Team News: Delaney returns from ban
After having been suspended, St. Helens welcome back George Delaney, but will not be able to call upon Lewis Murphy, who has failed to recover in time from a quad injury. Noah Stephens and Shane Wright however, are both fit to be named in the squad.
Squad: Jack Welsby, Kyle Feldt, Mark Percival, Jon Bennison, Tristan Sailor, Jonny Lomax, Alex Walmsley, Daryl Clark, Matty Lees, Curtis Sironen, Joe Batchelor, Morgan Knowles, Moses Mbye, James Bell, Matt Whitley, George Delaney, Noah Stephens, Jake Burns, Harry Robertson, Deon Cross, Shane Wright
Leeds Rhinos vs St. Helens Prediction
St. Helens have won their last two games against Leeds and three of four vs the Rhinos this season. They just seem to be their kryptonite and that can be a huge psychological factor that works in the Saints’ favour heading into this do-or-die encounter. But Leeds Rhinos can forget about those past results because they all mean precious little heading into this play-off game.
The worry for Leeds is that they have little momentum ahead of this match, having suffered back-to-back defeats to end the regular season. However, Paul Wellens’ side have struggled as well with three of their last four ending in losses. Leeds Rhinos have seen enough of St. Helens at this stage to know what works against them and what doesn’t. With key players back and home advantage in a play-off fixture for the first time in eight years, consider backing them to edge out St. Helens.
Leeds Rhinos vs St. Helens Tip: Leeds Rhinos to win
