Bradford Bulls v Leigh Leopards Prediction, Tips and Bet Builder

Leigh Leopards will look to maintain their push for a top-six spot in Super League when they travel to Odsal to take on Bradford Bulls on Sunday afternoon.

Adrian Lam's team started Round 14 of Super League in seventh and only two points behind Wigan Warriors. Bradford Bulls look to be doing enough so far to stay out of the wooden spoon conversation and they have been consistent at home this season.

The Bulls found a way to beat York Knights last week 30-20, while Leigh were victorious on the road in a 24-12 success over Castleford Tigers.

Both teams are happy to throw the ball around and entertain their fans and Sunday's meeting promises to be enthralling from the first whistle.

Bradford Bulls v Leigh Leopards Tips Summary

Best Bet - Leigh Leopards -8.5 @ 10/11
Alternative Bet - To win both halves - Neither team @ 4/5
Bet Builder - David Armstrong to score a try, Jayden Nikorima to score a try @ 7/1

Bradford Bulls v Leigh Leopards Prediction

Best Bet: Leigh Leopards -8.5 @ 10/11

Bradford have built their success this season around their home form, with Kurt Haggerty's team winning five of their seven matches at Odsal.

The pitch at Bradford does not actually meet Super League standards in terms of width, and while they are working on improving that for next season, it is something they have used to their advantage in recent months.

While Bradford have enjoyed plenty of success at home, none of their wins in front of their own fans have come against teams in the top seven of the table.

Leigh have won three matches in a row on their travels, conceding no more than 18 points in those contests.

Leigh have been ruthless under Adrian Lam and their only defeat since April was a 20-16 setback against Hull Kingston Rovers.

The Leopards have plenty of momentum and they should be able to cover the spread on the road.

Alternative Bet: To win both halves - Neither team @ 4/5

While Leigh should come out on top on Sunday, they may not be able to burst out of the blocks at Odsal. Bradford have got some key players returning from injury who should be able to help their team make a fast start.

The Bulls have a lack of depth in the forwards, but their starting props should lay a platform before Leigh's superior quality and ability to thwart teams take over.

With that in mind, it looks unlikely that Leigh will easily win both halves, and this is a game they may take control of late as Bradford tire.

Bradford Bulls v Leigh Leopards Bet Builder Tip

• David Armstrong to score a try

• Jayden Nikorima to score a try

  
  Pays @ 7/1

Leigh's pack should dominate this fixture across the 80 minutes and that should bring Australian David Armstrong into the attack. The full-back is one of the best support players in the competition and he will be lurking on the last shoulder of his team-mates waiting for any gaps to open up.

At the other end of the pitch, Bradford will look to exploit Leigh's makeshift backline, with injuries still disrupting their starting 13.

Bulls playmaker Jayden Nikorima is a powerful and direct runner and if anyone can open up the Leigh defence, it is the former Sydney Roosters and Melbourne Storm stand-off.

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Key Match Stats

• Bradford Bulls have won two of their last three games in Super League

• The Bulls have won five of their previous seven matches at home in Super League

• None of Bradford's wins at home have come against teams in the top seven in Super League

• Leigh have won three away fixtures in a row

• The Leopards have won five of their last six games in Super League

• Leigh's Josh Charnley needs two tries to draw level with Leeds Rhinos' Ryan Hall as Super League's all-time leader

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