League leaders Castleford extended their lead at the top of the table to eight points last week after victory over the then second placed side Hull and they will look to maintain that advantage as they open this weekends Super League round.

Castleford face a short trip to Wakefield Trinity – who bounced back to form last week with victory over Warrington – which took them some five points clear in fifth, so won’t be an easy clash for the table-topping Tigers.

Second placed Salford are not in action until Sunday but it is the match of the weekend as they they welcome Leeds Rhinos, who are third, to the AJ Bell Stadium – and both are coming into the clash off the back of wins. Whoever takes the two points, will finished the weekend in second.

Should Salford and Leeds draw, which is not beyond the realms of fantasy, then Hull could again move into second although they have a tough trip to St Helens on Friday to contend with.

Bottom of the table Leigh came close to claiming victory at Catalans last week in a pulsating affair in the South of France and they are on the road again, but have slightly fewer miles to travel as they come up against Warrington. Victory for Leigh would drag The Wolves into the battle for the basement spot.

Elseshere, Catalans entertain Wigan in France, whilst the final match-up sees second from bottom Widnes away at Huddersfield.

06 July 2017  20:00 Wakefield v Castleford

Match odds: Wakefield 11/4 Draw 25/1 Castleford 3/10
BetFred says: Got to be Castleford who are on a brilliant run and amazingly eight clear but Trinity at home will be looking to build on impressive win against Wire…Tigers by six

07 July 2017 20:00 Warrington v Leigh 4/11 25/1 11/5

Match odds: Warrington 4/11 Draw 25/1 Leigh 11/5
BetFred says: Warrington in against the odds battle to save the season and make Super 8s so against bottom club should win by at least ten

20:00 St Helens v Hull

Match odds: Saints 5/6 Draw 18/1 Hull Evens
BetFred says: Saints need to win to keep in touch with top four against high-riding Hull, draw on the cards

20:00 Huddersfield v Widnes 

Match odds: Huddersfield 1/3 Draw 25/1 Widnes 5/2
BetFred says: Giants looking to bounce back after losing at Salford and Widnes are dire on their travels so home win by 12

08 July 2017 17:00 Catalans v Wigan 

Match odds: Catalans 11/5 Draw 25/1 Wigan 4/11
BetFred says: Wigan know they have to win to have realistic top four chance against inconsistent hosts and will triumph by eight

09 July 2017 15:00 Salford v Leeds

Match odds: Salford 5/6 Draw 20/1 Leeds Evens
BetFred says: Showdown time at Salford with second playing third and with almost identical records…experience of Rhinos to prevail with two point win for visitors