Leigh Leopards will look to bolster their Super League play-off hopes when they travel to the MKM Stadium to take on Hull FC on Saturday.
The Leopards are amongst the seven teams in the hunt for a top-six spot and Adrian Lam's team are in a prime position to put the pressure on the teams above them.
Hull FC are one of several teams that have already started planning for next season, having picked up 10 points from 18 Super League games.
They have already appointed Steve McNamara as their new head coach from 2027, but for now interim boss Andy Last is trying to steady the ship.
Hull FC v Leigh Leopards Tips Summary
Best Bet - Leigh Leopards -12.5 @ 1/1
Alternative Bet - Under 44.5 points @ 5/6
Bet Builder - Leigh Leopards to win both halves, Josh Charnley to score a try & Hull FC under 16.5 points @ 11/5
Hull FC v Leigh Leopards Prediction
Best Bet: Leigh Leopards -12.5 @ 1/1
We have reached that stage of the Super League season where motivation is starting to be questioned, and Hull FC's squad look like they have already turned their attention to future endeavours and next season.
The Black and Whites come into the game on the back of four consecutive defeats, but they were at least competitive in three of those ties, losing by 14 points or fewer in each.
Sadly for Last, there has been no advantage to playing at home this season, with Hull FC winning just one of their last five games at the MKM Stadium and even that came against rock-bottom Huddersfield Giants.
Leigh's fortunes could not be any different, with the Leopards winning eight of their last 10 matches in Super League.
They hammered Hull FC 42-6 in May and another routine victory should be on the cards this weekend.
Alternative Bet: Under 44.5 points @ 5/6
There is no doubt that Leigh should have more than enough to win this game convincingly, but they may have to be patient on occasions.
One of Hull FC's best assets in recent weeks has been their goalline defence and they have kept some good teams at bay, showing plenty of heart and effort along the way.
Hull FC's defensive prowess should keep them in the game for large parts, so expect an away win, but not one that will be remembered for the scoreline.
Hull FC v Leigh Leopards Bet Builder Tip
Leigh Leopards to win both halves
Josh Charnley to score a try
Hull FC under 16.5 points
Pays 11/5
Hull FC's injury problems have been well documented this season and winger Lewis Martin has been forced to miss out this week after failing his HIA assessment.
He joins Will Pryce, John Asiata, Sam Lisone, Ligi Sao, Arthur Romano, Connor Bailey, Brad Fash, Will Kirby, and Joe Ward on the sidelines.
Without so many of the playmakers, Hull FC have struggled to score points, with the Black and Whites scoring 16 or fewer in four consecutive games and that is a record that should continue.
Leigh winger Josh Charnley is capable of scoring tries in any game and he will look to add to his tally of 20 this weekend.
With Hull FC not expected to trouble the scoresheet on a regular basis, the Leopards have what it takes to win both halves on their travels on Saturday.
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Key Match Stats
Hull FC have lost their last four games in Super League
The Black and Whites have lost four of their last five matches at home
Hull FC have lost their last two games against Leigh Leopards, although both were away from home
Leigh have won five of their last six away games in Super League
Leigh winger Josh Charnley has scored 20 tries in Super League this season
Hull FC have scored the joint-fewest tries in Super League with 50
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