Hull Kingston Rovers vs Leeds Rhinos Tips, Predictions and Bet Builder

Hull Kingston Rovers will look to extend their gap at the top of the Super League table to six points when they entertain Leeds Rhinos on Sunday in Super League.

The Robins started Round 17 with a four-point cushion over Wigan Warriors, but they can improve that after the Cherry and Whites lost 18-8 to Leigh Leopards on Friday night.

That result will give fourth-placed Leeds a lift as Brad Arthur's side are only four points behind Wigan as they prepare to head to Craven Park.

Hull Kingston Rovers vs Leeds Rhinos Tips Summary

Market	Tip	Odds
Match Result	Hull KR	2/7
Best Bet	Hull KR -10.5	1/1
Bet Builder	Hull KR - 10.5, Mikey Lewis to score a try, Hull KR to lead at 20:00	6/1

Key Match Stats

• Hull KR have won 11 matches in a row in all competitions, including the Challenge Cup final

• The Robins have only conceded 132 points in 16 games

• Hull KR beat Leeds 20-14 in Round 9, but Leeds have won six of their last seven games since then

Hull Kingston Rovers vs Leeds Rhinos Prediction

Best Bet: Hull KR -10.5 @ 1/1

This match has the potential to be the tie of Round 17 and Leeds will be confident of causing an upset.

The Rhinos have won four of their last five games in Super League to move into the top three, but they will need to practically play error-free rugby to beat their hosts.

Sunday's tie could be played like a Grand Final, with neither side looking to give any metres away and playing conservatively in the opening 10 minutes.

Leeds' forwards are just as effective as Hull KR's and there should be fine battles on show, but it is the hosts who have proven every week that they are the team to beat this season.

The Robins have only lost to Wigan in the last calendar year and their ability to grind out wins should help them over the line this weekend.

Tom Hill explains:

Hull KR have only been beaten by Wigan Warriors in the last 12 months and they should be able to outclass Leeds, who are still a level below the Robins despite their improvements under Arthur.

Hull Kingston Rovers vs Leeds Rhinos Bet Builder Tip

• Hull KR -10.5

• Mikey Lewis to score a try

• Hull KR to lead at 20:00

  Pays 6/1

The Robins have been clinical all season inside their opponents' 20-metre line and if they are given field position, they should take the lead in front of their own fans.

Leeds have been happy to chuck the ball about all season under Arthur, but they may play with caution against the league leaders and that should play into the Robins' hands.

The Rhinos conceded 30 points against Leigh Leopards and still won 48-30, but they will not be given the same luxuries against Hull KR.

Willie Peters' side should cover the handicap and move six points clear at the top of the table and halfback Mikey Lewis can help them achieve that.

The reigning Man of Steel has scored 15 tries already this season, scoring two in his last three games against Leeds, while he also scored in the 34-10 victory over Wakefield Trinity last weekend.

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Tom Hill adds:

Leeds will be confident of securing a playoff spot this season, but they have yet to show they can beat a team of Hull KR's quality. It would take a brave punter to back against the Robins, especially at home and they should cover the handicap.

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Tactics, Form and Team News

Robins ace James Batchelor is still sidelined with a throat problem, but forward Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and hooker Micky McIlorum return from injury. They replace Eribe Doro and Leon Ruan.

Hull KR predicted line-up: Mourgue, Broadbent, Hiku, Gildart, Kershaw, Lewis, May, Sue, Litten, Waerea-Hargreaves, Hadley, Martin, Minchella.
Interchange: McIlorum, Luckley, Whitbread, Leyland.

Rhinos boss Arthur has named the same 21-man squad that beat Leigh and James Bentley will hope to feature after withdrawing with illness last week at the 11th hour.

Leeds Rhinos predicted line-up: Miller, Hall, Newman, Handley, Lumb, Connor, Sinfield, Oledzki, O'Connor, Jenkins, McDonnell, Gannon, Palasia.
Interchange: Lisone, Watkins, Bentley, Ackers.

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