Toulouse v Leeds Rhinos Prediction, Tips and Bet Builder

Leeds Rhinos will look to maintain their League Leaders' Shield charge when they head to Stade Ernest-Wallon to take on Toulouse in Super League on Friday night.

The Rhinos start Round 14 at the top of the table, but they may make the trip to France in second, with second-placed Warrington Wolves taking on St Helens in Super League.

Both teams were victorious last week, with Toulouse beating Huddersfield Giants 36-16, while Leeds beat St Helens 24-16 at Headingley.

The two teams will meet for the first time since July 2022 in what is only Leeds' second-ever trip to Stade Ernest-Wallon.

Toulouse v Leeds Rhinos Tips Summary

Best Bet - Toulouse +18.5 @ 8/11
Alternative Bet - Leeds Rhinos to win both halves @ 8/13
Bet Builder - Brodie Croft to score a try, Harry Newman to score a try @ 10/3

Toulouse v Leeds Rhinos Prediction

Best Bet: Toulouse +18.5 @ 8/11

Leeds' squad and fans will make the trip to Toulouse with a spring in their step, after what has been a great week on and off the pitch.

The Rhinos came from behind to beat Saints last week, ending their poor record against the Merseyside outfit at Headingley.

Coach Brad Arthur then signed a two-year contract extension to end speculation over his future, before the club tied down half-back George Brown until the end of the 2029 campaign.

Leeds have won seven of their last eight Super League games and they should be able to record another victory on Friday.

However, the handicap line looks a little hefty in Leeds' favour. Toulouse have only won four of their 13 Super League games, but they have scored 16 points or more in three successive matches.

Toulouse have scored 16 points or more in five of their six home games in Super League and that could well be enough to cover the spread this week.

Alternative Bet: Leeds Rhinos to win both halves @ 8/13

Toulouse should be able to keep the scoreline respectable on Friday night, but that is not to say they will not fall short in both halves.

The French outfit has certainly improved on both sides of the ball as the season has progressed, but Leeds are simply too good in all departments not to take control.

Leeds should be able to assert their dominance from the first whistle, and it is their extra class through the middle that should be the difference here.

Toulouse v Leeds Rhinos Bet Builder Tip

• Brodie Croft to score a try

• Harry Newman to score a try

  
  Pays @ 10/3

Leeds were flat at times against St Helens, but both packs are powerful and effective.

Toulouse's forwards are not as strong as their rivals and they should be bullied through the middle this week.

That will open up a platform for the Leeds backs and Brodie Croft can continue his scoring form.

Croft has scored the third-most tries this season in Super League with 14, and his speed from dummy half should help him pounce on any Leeds offloads, with the Rhinos the best in the league in that department.

Centre Harry Newman has found his magic tough in recent weeks, scoring three times in five outings. He too should exploit any space left out wide as Toulouse struggle to contain their visitors.

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Key Match Stats

• Toulouse have won only four of their 13 Super League games

• However, two of those wins have come in the last four matches

• Toulouse have lost five matches in a row at home

• Toulouse have scored at least 16 points in five of their six home games

• Leeds have won seven of their last eight Super League fixtures

• The Rhinos have won two of their last three away ties

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