Each day our exclusive MATCH OF THE DAQ service previews the big match of the day – usually a televised game.
As well as the preview we also bring you the head to head records of the two teams as well as a recommended bet on BETDAQ for the match.
Wigan Warriors v Leeds Rhinos
Stobart Super League
K.O 20.00, Sky Sports 2
HEAD TO HEAD
(Max 10 only)
14 Jul 2012 Challenge Cup, Leeds Rhinos 39-28 Wigan Warriors
02 Jun 2012 Super League, Leeds Rhinos 8-50 Wigan Warriors
1 Feb 2012 Super League, Wigan Warriors 20-6 Leeds Rhinos
02 Jul 2011 Super League, Wigan Warriors 26-24 Leeds Rhinos
01 Apr 2011 Super League, Leeds Rhinos 22-22 Wigan Warriors
25 Sep2010 Super League Play-Offs, Leeds Rhinos 6-26 Wigan Warriors
12 Sep 2010 Super League Play-Offs, Wigan Warriors 26-27 Leeds Rhinos
30 Jul 2010 Super League, Leeds Rhinos 12-26 Wigan Warriors
26 Mar 2010 Super League, Wigan Warriors 24-4 Leeds Rhinos
24 July2009 Super League, Wigan Warriors 28-10 Leeds Rhinos
PREVIEW
Tonight’s rugby league clash sees top of the table Wigan Warriors host Leeds Rhinos in the Stobart Super League. The Warriors are seeking to regain the trophy they last lifted in 2010, while Brian McDermott’s Leeds are aiming for back-to-back championships this season.
But, if the betting is anything to go by, then Wigan have already got the match sewn up. Sitting ten points clear of their fifth-place rivals, who have only won two of their last ten encounters with the Warriors, the market suggests it should be a formality for the league-chasing side.
Leeds did shock Wigan last time though, when the teams met in the Challenge Cup, and it would be foolish to dismiss them out of hand but Shaun Wane has already said how keen his side are to avenge that surprise cup loss and the Wigan boss has a nearly fully fit squad to choose from.
Michael McIlorum is unavailable as he serves the second game of his three match his suspension and Paul Prescott and Chris Tuson are still out injured but aside from that the squad looks strong.
McDermott has influential half-back Danny McGuire banned and the Rhinos’ manager has made no secret of how difficult the task tonight will be without the man he describes as being in ‘sensational’ form.
Wigan Warriors do by far look the most likely winners but at around 1.25 on BETDAQ they make little appeal, and backing Leeds Rhinos on the handicap +12.5 could offer more value at around 1.9.
RECOMMENDATION: (1-10 points)
Back Leeds Rhinos on the +12.5 handicap at around 1.9 on BETDAQ: 4 points
Thursday: -3.00 points
SEPTEMBER RETURN TO DATE: -12.22 points
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