Catalans Dragons vs Leeds Rhinos Prediction: Dragons to end their poor run

Catalans Dragons take on Leeds Rhinos at the Stade Gilbert Brutus in round 11 of the Betfred Super League. How will this match unfold between these sides?

Catalans Dragons are coming off consecutive losses, and last time out, their defeat came at the hands of Wigan Warriors. However, a look at the home team's last matches shows that they also lost to Huddersfield and Leigh. In the meantime, their only win in that run was against Hull KR, a game that ended 36-6. However, Catalans Dragons league performance this season has seen them accumulate 14 points from 10 matches, positioning them 5th in the standings.

Leeds Rhinos got the best of bottom-placed London Broncos last weekend, securing a 46-8 win on home turf. With that win, however, Leeds Rhinos have won two games in a row, with their first being a 12-18 win over Hull FC. In the meantime, prior games to those victories ended in losses to Warrington Wolves and Huddersfield. This season, Leeds Rhinos have accumulated 12 points in their first ten league games. However, the visiting team scored 204 goals while conceding 172, and they are presently seated 7th in the standings.

Regardless of Leeds Rhinos' recent performances, it is worth noting that those wins were against weaker sides. On the other hand, Catalans Dragons might have struggled in the past weeks, but it is clear this side has the upper hand and the better squad. Therefore, coming in as favorites, Catalans Dragons are expected to take maximum points in this game, in a game where Leeds Rhinos should not close the odds.