2021 Super League – Warrington Wolves vs Leigh Centurions Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Warrington Wolves vs Leigh Centurions taking place? Friday 2nd April, 2021 – 12:45 (UK)
Where is Warrington Wolves vs Leigh Centurions taking place? Totally Wicked Stadium
Where can I get tickets for Warrington Wolves vs Leigh Centurions? Click here for the official Super League ticket section
What channel is Warrington Wolves vs Leigh Centurions on? Sky Sports Arena
Where can I stream Warrington Wolves vs Leigh Centurions? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via the Sky Go app
THE TEAM NEWS
WARRINGTON WOLVES
- Warrington Wolves produced an underwhelming performance in their season opener as they fell to defeat against Castleford Tigers and they will need to show a lot more with the ball in this encounter.
- The Wolves struggled to create chances and on the few occasions they did, their execution was poor but one positive for Steve Price is that he has the luxury of naming the same side for this contest, although new signing Greg Inglis is still unavailable to make his debut.
21-man squad: Ashton, Austin, Butler, Charnley, D. Clark, J. Clark, Cooper, Currie, Hill, Hughes, King, Lineham, Mamo, Mulhern, Philbin, Ratchford, Robson, Thewlis, Walker, Widdop, Wrench
Unavailable: Greg Inglis, Sitaleki Akauola
Questionable:
LEIGH CENTURIONS
- Leigh Centurions looked set to make the perfect start on their return to Super League having raced into an 18-0 lead against Wigan Warriors but they were unable to hold on as they ultimately suffered a disappointing loss.
- The Centurions have been handed a double blow this week with on-loan Matty Foster returning to parent club St. Helens because of a broken jaw while Josh Eaves’ loan has finished and with Leigh still missing several players, they have only named a 20-man squad this week.
20-man squad: Brand, Brierley, Hellewell, Hood, Gee, Gerrard, Ioane, Mason, McCarthy, Mellor, Mullen, Peteru, Roebuck, Russell, Sidlow, Thompson, Thornley, Tierney, Wallace, Wildie
Unavailable: Jamie Ellis, Junior Sa’u, Ben Flower, Tom Spencer, Brendan Elliot, Nathan Peats
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THE PREDICTION
Warrington Wolves looked ordinary with the ball in Round 1 and they will have to make big improvements moving forward if they are to challenge for silverware this season. Their creativity was lacking as Castleford Tigers did a good job of keeping them quiet but they will hope to respond in this clash with Leigh Centurions. The Leythers looked set to make a brilliant start to life back in Super League having opened up an 18-point lead over Wigan Warriors last week but they went into their shell and failed to get the job done. Leigh will learn lessons from that loss but they are unlikely to come out on top in this matchup with Wire able to win by at least six points.
