Super League title sponsor Betfred has released their odds for the first round of the competition next February. The new season gets underway on Thursday 13 with Wigan Warriors hosting Leigh Leopards, with the reigning champions backed to start their title defence with a bang.

Elsewhere, Catalans Dragons, Warrington Wolves, Hull KR, Leeds Rhinos, and St Helens are being tipped for round one victories, with the new season now less than 60 days away.

The Dragons host Hull FC in Perpignan on February 14, with the Robins meeting Castleford at Craven Park on the same night. Meanwhile, the bookie is backing the French outfit to get past John Cartwright's Hull side, with Rovers, last season's runners-up at Old Trafford, tipped to beat the Fords.

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Warrington Wolves are backed to get past Huddersfield Giants with Wire head coach Sam Burgess, ready for his second season in charge, meeting younger brother Tom Burgess, who has signed a three-year deal with the Giants.

Leeds Rhinos, into their first full season under Brad Arthur, are being tipped to get past Wakefield Trinity, who are back in the topflight after securing Grade A IMG status back in October. Simarlity, St Helens, who finished sixth last season, are hotly fancied to defeat Salford Red Devils in the opening round.

Super League round one odds

Wigan Warriors vs Leigh Leopards
Wigan 4/11
Leigh 5/2
Draw 18/1

Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC
Catalans 3/10
Hull FC 5/2
Draw 25/1

Hull KR vs Castleford Tigers
Hull KR 4/11
Castleford 9/4
Draw 22/1

Huddersfield Giants vs Warrington Wolves
Warrington 1/2
Huddersfield 13/8
Draw 22/1

Leeds Rhinos vs Wakefield Trinity
Leeds 2/7
Wakefield 11/4
Draw 25/1

St Helens vs Salford Red Devils
St Helens 4/11
Salford 9/4
Draw 22/1

Odds correct as of 16/12/2024, 13:55

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