Super League: Round 4 - Salford City Reds v Les Catalans Dragons

Salford City Reds v Les Catalans Dragons (+4pts/8pts)

Firstly, it feels rather strange to tip Les Catalans in Super League, they were a side I consistently opposed last years (so well done to them).

The Dragons have taken an encouraging 3pts from their three opening games, especially so when you consider the opposition....Hull, Wigan and Leeds, all of which you would consider top 6 material. The 3pts could and perhaps should have been 6pts after losing late to Wigan and drawing with a lacklustre Hull side. So should we now be taking the French seriously in Super League? Damn right in my opinion! They have unearthed some gems from down under this year, similar to Michael Dobson previously, and will fancy their chances against a Salford side yet to win in Super League XII.

After much hype, from myself included, The City Reds are fast becoming potential one season wonders after reaching the playoffs in the last campaign. It seems as though Karl Harrison’s new signings are gelling as quickly as super glue from the local pound shop.

The Super League XII stats so far show that after 3 full rounds of fixtures only 3 handicaps have been covered. Les Catalans are 100% (3/3) on the bookies handicaps. For those reasons I expected a handicap of +2pt/4pts, the +8pts Catalans, offered by skybet, was too good to miss.

However you should never underestimate Salford at the Willows and in the words of Nelly Furtado, all good things must come to an end. So it's only a 1pt stake.

The result could go either way, would be surprised to see Catalans lose by 8pts or more.

Recommendation – Catalans +8pts @ Skybet 1.80 (1pt)

Prediction - Salford 26 v Catalans 24

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Also going to take the Bradford Bulls with a healthy 10pts against the out of form (domestically) Saints. I sense an upset tonight......the Volcano will be on fire!!

Recommendation – Bradford +10pts @ coral (1pt)

Prediction - St Helens 16 v Bradford 20

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Good luck all!!