St Helens vs. Catalans Dragons: Can St Helens Continue their Winning Streak?

With the ongoing matches of Betfred Super League, UK, teams are desperate to win against the odds and secure important game points, which would be playing a crucial role towards the end of the tournament. With St Helens and Catalan Dragons, both are in decent form going in the tournament, focusing on improving their gameplay, team coordination, and style. With both teams playing their first game of the season, players, management, and coaching staff would be feeling the heat and pressure. Both teams would be looking to avoid their past mistakes and start the season with victory. It’s true that such games help teams gain momentum from the start of the tournament and carry that in the upcoming games.

St Helens carries a rich legacy of their forefathers and ancestors who have invested time, knowledge, and money in developing competent teams and players. Going into the match against Catalans Dragons, St Helens would definitely be having the upper hand as they have defeated Catalans in the away game played in 2021. It takes sheer courage and determination to outclass the home team and win with a 12-10 margin. Moreover, there was morale boosting, and one of the most historic victories came against Leeds in the Super League Semi-final. St Helens defeated Leeds with the final scoreline of 36-8. If St Helens can keep up with their game form and overall gameplay, then they are likely the favorites of winning their upcoming game against Catalans Dragons.

With the likes of Joe Batchelor, Konrad Hurrell, Matthew Lees, Morgan Knowles, Will Hopoate, Kyle Amor, Mark Percival, Curtis Sironen, and other seasoned players in the initial lineup, St Helens are definitely up for the contest against Catalans Dragons.

• Curtis Sironen;
• Joe Batchelor;
• Morgan Knowles;
• Agnatius Paasi;
• Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook.

Catalans Dragons are known for playing positive and competent rugby, be it league or stage. Going in the match against St Helens, Catalans would be focused on preparing for the best and improving their overall attacking and defending abilities on the field. Catalans have lost an important game to St Helen’s in the past, with a scoreline of 10-12. Catalans Dragons would be sensing pressure walking out on the field against might St Helens. However, in the previous year’s super league, Catalans Dragons managed to defeat Leigh, St Helens, and Hull KR. Catalans are a very balanced unit comprising of young and experienced players in their dugout.

• Julian Bousquet;
• Alrix Da Costa;
• Josh Drinkwater;
• Samisoni Langi;
• Sam Tomkins.

Considering the winning form of St Helens and their strong bench strength, St Helens are likely to win their opening game in the Betfred Super League. However, Catalans are well equipped to give tough times to their opponents.