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It’s eight V ninth in Super League’s biggest derby match as faltering Champions Leeds Rhinos host arch rivals the Bradford Bulls at Headingly tonight.
The bookies make Leeds, who suffered their fifth loss of the season last week against leaders Wigan, clear favourites in the 80 minute match betting – Betfred have the best price at 4/11.
Following his return from rugby union, the Rhinos have Lee Smith in their squad but they are still without injured quartet Scott Donald, Jamie Peacock, Greg Eastwood and Carl Ablett.
Bradford coach Steve McNamara has named an unchanged 19-man squad to the one that beat Harlequins at Odsal last Friday and at 3/1 with Sportingbet will fancy their chances.
Dave Halley and Mike Worrincy are added to the Bulls ranks.
888Sport quote Leeds at 10/11 to overcome an 8 point handicap whilst Paddy Power offer the same price about Bradford with the benefit of an eight point start.
In tonight’s other game, Celtic Crusaders are 2/5 at Coral to see off bottom placed Harlequins (9/4 Ladbrokes) and 10/11 to beat Blue Square’s 6 point handicap.
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