Leeds Rhinos will look to maintain their advantage at the top of the Super League table when they host Bradford Bulls in Super League.
The Rhinos were handed a timely reminder that they need to stay switched on last week, as they fell to a 36-34 defeat to Castleford Tigers away from home.
Brad Arthur's side were 16-0 up at one point, but took their foot off the gas and paid the price as their lead at the top of Super League was reduced to two points.
By the time they kick off on Sunday, they could be in a three-way tie at the top of Super League, but a home clash with the Bulls is as good as it gets at the minute and Leeds will look to put on a show on home soil.
Leeds Rhinos v Bradford Bulls Tips Summary
Best Bet - Leeds Rhinos -34.5 @ 10/11
Alternative Bet - Over 56.5 points @ 10/11
Bet Builder - 1st half handicap - Bradford Bulls +15.5, Lachie Miller to score a try, Brodie Croft to score a try @ 13/2
Leeds Rhinos v Bradford Bulls Prediction
Best Bet: Leeds Rhinos -34.5 @ 10/11
Last week's defeat to Castleford was a reminder to Leeds that they cannot take their foot off the gas if they want to win the League Leaders' Shield.
The Rhinos still have work to do if they want to go all the way and finish top of the pile, but a derby tie on home soil should get their squad fired up again.
Rhinos boss Arthur will demand an immediate response and while the handicap line is big, it is tough to see Bradford keeping pace with Leeds.
The Bulls are without 15 first-team players and away from home they struggle. Kurt Haggerty's team have played 11 times on the road this season and they have tasted defeat on nine occasions.
Leeds have to bounce back and all signs point to a convincing victory.
Alternative Bet: Over 56.5 points @ 10/11
With Leeds set to dominate on home soil, it is worth backing a high-scoring game this week.
While Bradford struggle away from home, they are often still able to score a couple of tries as they are happy to throw the ball around.
Haggerty's team have scored at least 12 points in every away game they have contested in Super League this season.
They managed to score 16 against Leeds at Magic Weekend, so with that in mind, this should be a game that clears the 60-point mark pretty easily.
Leeds Rhinos v Bradford Bulls Bet Builder Tip
1st half handicap - Bradford Bulls +15.5
Lachie Miller to score a try
Brodie Croft to score a try
Pays @ 13/2
While Leeds should come out on top after 80 minutes, there is enough value in backing the Bulls to keep things tight in the first half.
Bradford will be fired up for this derby at Headingley, which is the first in Super League in almost 12 years between these two clubs.
The Bulls' starting pack will go toe-to-toe with Leeds early on, before the Rhinos take advantage of their injury woes in the second half.
Brodie Croft and Lachie Miller are two players that should be able to capitalise on the gaps Bradford leave in defence and their support play should help them cross the line for a try apiece.
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Key Match Stats
Leeds Rhinos come into the game on the back of a 36-34 defeat to Castleford Tigers
The Rhinos had won seven matches in a row before that defeat
Leeds have won all nine of their home games this season in Super League (One was at Magic Weekend at the Hill Dickinson Stadium)
Bradford Bulls have lost five of their last six matches in Super League
The Bulls have lost nine of their 11 away games in Super League (Including Magic Weekend)
Rhinos winger Maika Sivo remains the top tryscorer in Super League with 29
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