Bradford Bulls vs Huddersfield Giants Prediction: Bradford to complete Giant-killing

| Friday 20th March 2026, 8:00

Friday 20th March 2026, 8:00

A Friday night Betfred Super League derby at Bartercard Odsal sees new boys Bradford look for their third win back in the big time when they welcome a Huddersfield side out of sorts and rooted to the foot of the table (20:00 GMT, live on Sky Sports +).

The Giants bowed out of the Challenge Cup last weekend and must regroup to arrest an early run of four successive defeats in the league. Our rugby league guru George Riley shares his Bradford Bulls vs Huddersfield Giants predictions, complete with the latest match odds and team news.

Bradford Bulls vs Huddersfield Giants Betting Tips

Winning Margin Bradford Bulls 13+ points @ 4/6
Jayden Nikorima anytime tryscorer @ 9/4

*odds correct at time of publication

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Bradford Bulls vs Huddersfield Giants Odds

Team News

Bulls boss Kurt Haggerty has one key man back in contention this week as Bradford look to continue their impressive start to life back in Super League.

Half-back Jayden Nikorima, who played for Haggerty at former club Salford, is fit again from injury and is set to make his debut. Haggerty has said he does not expect too much "magic" from Nikorima straight away but has confirmed he will play.

The Bulls also swooped for the experienced utility Chris Atkin this week from Castleford - a very shrewd signing and another man Haggerty knows well from their time together at Salford. Both Atkins and fellow new boy Tray Lolesio are straight into the squad.

Forward Eribe Doro won't be risked so soon after what looked like a nasty ankle injury at Wigan.

Outside back Waqa Blake is not yet back so Guy Armitage will continue after deputising at Wigan last week.

The Bulls pack still looks a little light, and young Jamie Gill could see some minutes after being named 18th man last week.

There has been nothing at all for Giants fans to cheer this year on the pitch, where they have been losing games and beset by injuries.

Zac Woolford this week is back from concussions protocols, while boss Luke Robinson has swooped for three rising stars on loan from Leeds Rhinos. Winger Riley Lumb and forwards Presley Cassell and Ned McCormack are all in line to play.

Injured are youngster George Flanagan, Niall Evalds and Logan Blacker - all three options at full-back. Both wingers are out in Adam Swift and Sam Halsall, starting half-back Adam Clune remains out, prop Matty English is still missing as are fellow forwards Sam Hewitt, Joe Greenwood and Harry Rushton.

Winning Margin Bradford Bulls 13+ points @ 4/6

Such is Huddersfield's current predicament they were offered a 34-point start by Betfred last week and ended up being thumped by 40. We ultimately looked a little cautious in our own pick for Rovers to recover a 30-point handicap. But a win's a win.

This week you would normally fancy the seasoned Super League side to beat the league's new boys, but Bradford being 1/6 to win the match says it all about what the Giants have been serving up.

The Bulls have won two of their four games so far and been unlucky in narrow defeats at both Saints and Hull FC. In short, they have competed in every game.

Contrast that with Huddersfield who have lost four from four with a points difference tally already of -70.

The handicap for this one is 16 which a strong Bradford performance should be enough to manage. Huddersfield can make a game of this if their three new boys from Leeds produce big debuts, but it feels like this has to be a home win.

Bradford Bulls vs Huddersfield Giants - Winning Margin 1-12

Bradford Bulls 13+ Points

4/6

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Odds correct at time of publishing.

Jayden Nikorima anytime tryscorer @ 9/4

For my second selection this week I am looking in the tryscorer market where there are decent options for both sides.

The star man for Bradford right now is yet another one of their former Salford contingent. Winger Ethan Ryan has been mentioned frequently in this column and is flying. After finishing last season in the Betfred Championship with Oldham, Ryan is showing his class once more with five tries in his last three games including a hat-trick in the last home game, Ryan seems a very good 4/6 pick for a try in this one. Interesting to note however that Hull KR scored 9 tries against Huddersfield last week and not one went to either winger.

My selection is a bit of a punt given he is just returning from injury but Nikorima is a player I love to watch with his dazzling footwork and support play. Hopefully he is fit enough to play 80 and if so, he has to be a good shout for a score at 9/4.

For the Giants I would be looking at their three new arrivals from Leeds - of which winger Riley Lumb is probably the pick at 7/4, with Jacob Gagai - now playing full-back - also worth a look at the same price.

Bradford Bulls vs Huddersfield Giants - Anytime Tryscorer

Jayden Nikorima

9/4

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Odds correct at time of publishing.

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