This Week's Rugby League

By The Man

Nothing doing in Super League this weekend but I do have a couple, one in the Northern Rail Cup and one from Championship One.

Keighley v Widnes



20th June 15:00 GMT

Widnes have had an up and down season with many injury problems causing inconsistent form. However, they showed in their last round victory over Barrow that they retain the ability of a top team whilst today they face strugglers Keighley.

Keighley have done a little better than I envisaged this season and would have had a chance of survival without their point’s deduction. However, they remain a class below Widnes and with the stakes high I expect the better team to pull through. I had Widnes by 14-16pts.

Pick: Widnes -8 3pts @ 1.91 with Betfred

 
South Wales v Rochdale



20th June 14:00 GMT
 
Rochdale are enjoying a tremendous run of form which culminated in a fine victory over favourites Hunslet last weekend. They face a decent enough South Wales side that are more than capable of victory but in my view don't warrant favouritism.

It is not necessarily the case of trying to pick winners to be successful it is betting when the odds are inflated beyond their true price. It is a subjective game and prone to error but I would have had Rochdale as 6pt favourites.

Pick: Rochdale 2pts @ 2.1 with Betinternet

The Man