Super League title odds: Leeds Rhinos and Huddersfield Giants unfancied in race to Old Trafford

By James O'Brien
Published 8th Sep 2022, 11:05 BST
Updated 8th Sep 2022, 11:16 BST
Leeds Rhinos must defy the odds once again if they are to claim a ninth Super League title.

The Rhinos ended the regular season in fifth spot to set up a play-off eliminator against fourth-placed Catalans Dragons in Perpignan on Friday night.

Leeds were beaten by the Dragons at the same stage in 2020 and fell short in the semi-finals last year but do not have to look too far for inspiration.

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The Rhinos won the title from fifth in 2011 and 2012, which included a famous victory in Perpignan.

Leeds Rhinos celebrate Aidan Sezer's winning try against Castleford Tigers. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson/SWpix.com)Leeds Rhinos celebrate Aidan Sezer's winning try against Castleford Tigers. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson/SWpix.com)
Leeds Rhinos celebrate Aidan Sezer's winning try against Castleford Tigers. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson/SWpix.com)

Rohan Smith's side are not fancied to repeat those feats this year with Super League's title sponsor Betfred viewing Leeds as outsiders heading into the play-offs.

The Rhinos are 14/1 to lift the Super League trophy at Old Trafford on September 24.

Three-peat champions St Helens can be backed at 5/4 to make it four in a row and Wigan Warriors are next at 7/4.

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Catalans are priced at 8/1 to go one better than last year and win the Grand Final.

Huddersfield Giants huddle after their win over Wakefield Trinity. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)Huddersfield Giants huddle after their win over Wakefield Trinity. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Huddersfield Giants huddle after their win over Wakefield Trinity. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Perhaps surprisingly, Salford Red Devils (10/1) are considered a better bet than Huddersfield Giants (12/1).

Ian Watson's side, who finished three places above Salford in the Super League table, will host Saturday's play-off eliminator at the John Smith's Stadium, where they have lost only once all year.

Betfred's Grand Final winner odds

St Helens 5/4

Wigan 7/4

Catalans 8/1

Salford 10/1

Huddersfield 12/1

Leeds 14/1

*All prices correct as of 11am on Thursday, September 8

Related topics:Leeds RhinosSuper LeagueOld TraffordHuddersfield GiantsSt Helens

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