It’s early days yet and both those sides are tipped to climb the ladder as the campaign goes on, but the bookies have low expectations for Castleford Tigers and Wakefield Trinity. Here’s how the predicted table looks
1. St Helens
Jonny Lomax and Mark Percival show their disappointment at a second successive defeat, but Saints remain the bookies' favourites. Odds to finish top: 7/4. Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com
2. Warrington Wolves
After four successive wins, Warrington lead the current table and are now tipped to finish the regular season is second place. Odds to finish top: 11/4. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
3. Wigan Warriors
Two losses in four games have dented the bookies' confidence in Wigan who have slipped a place to third on the predicted table. Odds to finish top: 3/1. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
4. Catalans Dragons
With four wins from four, Catalans are now up to fourth in the predicted table. Odds to finish top: 7/1. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
5. Huddersfield Giants
Ian Watson's men are predicted to finish fourth. Odds to finish top: 14/1. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
6. Leeds Rhinos
Following defeats in rounds one and two, Rhinos dropped out of the top-six. Now after successive wins and with players like Harry Newman, pictured, fit and available, they are back in the play-offs spots. Odds to finish top: 16/1. Photo: Bruce Rollinson