2020 Super League – Salford Red Devils vs St. Helens Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Salford Red Devils vs St. Helens taking place? Monday 26th October, 2020 – 17:30 (UK)
Where is Salford Red Devils vs St. Helens taking place? Emerald Headingley Stadium
What is the expected weather for Salford Red Devils vs St. Helens? 9c, partly cloudy
What channel is Salford Red Devils vs St. Helens on? Sky Sports Arena
Where can I stream Salford Red Devils vs St. Helens? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via the Sky Go app
Where can I get tickets for Salford Red Devils vs St. Helens? This match will be played behind closed doors
What was the outcome in the last meeting? St. Helens 48-8 Salford Red Devils
THE TEAM NEWS
SALFORD RED DEVILS
- Salford Red Devils were unable to put the disappointment of losing the Challenge Cup final behind them as they were on the end of a hammering by Wigan Warriors on their return to Super League action.
- The Warriors blew the Red Devils away as they went down 58-12 in the one-sided affair and this quick turnaround will not help Salford either, especially as they come up against league leaders St. Helens.
- Head coach Ian Watson has been linked with an off-season move away from the club during the weekend but he will be desperate to not allow that speculation to detract his players and he is given a boost with the return of Dan Sarginson for this clash.
21-man squad: Ackers, Ashall-Bott, Atkin, Burke, Chamberlain, Dudson, Gilmore, Ikahihifo, Inu, Jones, Kear, Lolohea, Lussick, McCarthy, Mossop, Pauli, O. Roberts, Sarginson, Watkins, Williams, Yates
Unavailable: Ken Sio, Josh Johnson, Jack Ormondroyd, Ryan Lannon, Kevin Brown, Kris Welham, Niall Evalds, Mark Flanagan, James Greenwood
Questionable:
ST. HELENS
- St. Helens moved another step closer to securing the league leaders’ shield as they ran up a big score against an under-strength Leeds Rhinos side to make it ten straight Super League victories.
- Saints are yet to lose in the league following the season’s resumption and they will hope to continue that run as they come up against Salford Red Devils, although they will be without a few big names.
- James Roby, Lachlan Coote and James Roby are among those rested owing to the short turnaround in a squad that sees seven changes from last week, but it does hand a chance to youngsters such as Jake Wingfield and Tom Nisbet who could make their debuts.
21-man squad: Amor, Ashworth, Batchelor, Bentley, Costello, Dodd, Eaves, Fages, Foster, Graham, Knowles, Makinson, Naiqama, Nisbet, Paulo, Peyroux, Simm, Smith, Walmsley, Welsby, Wingfield
Unavailable: Mark Percival
Questionable:
THE PREDICTION
St. Helens look unstoppable in their quest to end the regular season with the league leaders’ shield and they can further enhance their cause by claiming an 11th consecutive Super League victory as they take on Salford Red Devils. Saints hit the 40-point mark for the third time in their last four matches with a win over Leeds Rhinos last week but they have opted to rotate here to protect their squad with the games coming thick and fast. The Red Devils were on the end of a heavy loss to Wigan Warriors last week as their season looks set to peter out and despite facing a weakened St. Helens outfit here, Salford are likely to lose again with the margin likely to be at least eight points.
