Hull KR vs Leeds Rhinos Prediction: Visitors can put up a fight

Betfred Challenge Cup winners Hull KR can go six points clear at the top of Super League on Sunday (15:00, live on Sky Sports Action) with victory over a Leeds Rhinos side with growing aspirations of their own.

Rugby league expert George Riley shares his Hull KR vs Leeds Rhinos predictions, complete with the latest odds and team news.

Hull KR vs Leeds Rhinos Odds

Unsurprisingly, league leaders Hull KR are strong favourites at 1/4 to claim another two points in their bid to do the double this season. Leeds are 16/5 to cause a mini upset, while it's 18/1 about a draw.

Joe Burgess and Tom Davies top the tryscorer markets, at 8/1 and 4/5 to score first and anytime respectively.

Team News

Hull KR boss Willie Peters is boosted by the return of two key men who have been absent since the Betfred Challenge Cup final.

Hooker Micky McIlorum and prop Jared Warea-Hargreaves are both fit enough to be named in the squad. There is still no James Batchelor though, while prop Eribe Doro is back at Bradford on loan. Rhyse Martin escaped a ban this week and so is clear to play against his former club.

Leeds boss Brad Arthur is able to name an unchanged squad.

Forward James Bentley was ill last week so could play this week, while James McDonnell caps the week that saw him called into the England squad by making his 100th career appearance. Hooker Andy Ackers is still trying to dislodge Jarrod O’Connor to win his place back.

Leeds +10 @ 1/1

Hull KR are running hot and are big favourites to win this game. Leeds are potentially set to emerge as one of their strongest challengers, especially if Wigan’s wobble lasts any longer - so this could be a cracker, if the Rhinos travel well.

And that’s a big if. Leeds were woeful on their last road trip, meekly succumbing at St Helens. Yet, they responded last week by beating Leigh.

So the Rhinos are capable, and this is probably the best I have seen them play in some 10 years - but they need to be more consistent.

Leeds led Hull KR at home before losing the game late on earlier this year, so I do give them a chance, but it needs to be one hell of a performance.

The handicap feels about right at 10 points, and although I sense a Rovers win I am going to go with heart over head and take Leeds with the 10-point start.

Lachie Miller - Anytime Tryscorer @ 9/4

Two of my favourite anytime try selections play in this game.

Jack Broadbent has been a great servant for us in Rovers games this year and scored against his former club in the win at Headingley. He’s available at 5/4.

My main pick, though, is the man in form. Livewire full-back Lachie Miller returned for us last week, and 9/4 about Miller again this week is enticing.

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