Super League play-offs form guide: St Helens AWFUL while Hull KR, Wigan Warriors look ominously good.
After the Super League regular season ended, there were only six teams left in the running to play at Old Trafford.
This week’s matchups pit Warrington Wolves against St Helens and Salford Red Devils against Leigh Leopards; the winners of the League Leaders Shield, the Wigan Warriors, and second-place Hull KR, will have a week off before their respective home semifinals the following weekend.
But each of the six teams has a different record going into the playoffs, which is why it’s so important to have a strong run of play going into these elimination games.
Here is an in-depth look at how each team in the playoffs have fared in their last five matches.
Wigan Warriors: 5 wins
The Warriors hit a tiny slump in the middle of the season, however they quickly rectified this to end the campaign in glowing form. Matty Peet’s side won all five of their final regular season fixtures, including the crucial victory over Hull KR to all-but confirm top spot.
Round 27: Wigan Warriors 64-0 Salford Red Devils
Round 26: Wigan Warriors 38-0 Leeds Rhinos
Round 25: Wigan Warriors 24-20 Hull KR
Round 24: Catalans Dragons 18-26 Wigan Warriors
Round 23: Wigan Warriors 22-4 Hull FC
Hull KR: 4 wins, 1 loss
Willie Peters side began to hit top gear in the middle of the season, and have also built some serious momentum into the play-offs. Aside from the round 25 defeat to the Warriors, KR have won four of their past five fixtures, including the demolition of St Helens at the Totally Wicked Stadium.
Round 27: Hull KR 26-16 Leeds Rhinos
Round 26: Leigh Leopards 0-24 Hull KR
Round 25: Wigan Warriors 24-20 Hull KR
Round 24: Hull KR 32-10 Salford Red Devils
Round 23: St Helens 6-36 Hull KR
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Warrington Wolves: 4 wins, 1 loss
Sam Burgess’ men were narrowly beaten to second spot by Hull KR, but they also come into the playoffs with a record of four wins from their past five games. The highlight of this block has come in the past two weeks too, with an aggregate score of 110-0 against London Broncos and Huddersfield Giants.
Round 27: Warrington Wolves 54-0 London Broncos
Round 26: Huddersfield Giants 0-66 Warrington Wolves
Round 25: Warrington Wolves 16-2 St Helens
Round 24: Leigh Leopards 16-12 Warrington Wolves
Round 23: Castleford Tigers 6-28 Warrington Wolves
Salford Red Devils: 3 wins, 2 losses
Despite being largely written off before the season, Paul Rowley’s team surprised Super League and made it into the top six.
Although the Red Devils have only won three of their last five games going into the playoffs, it hasn’t all been easy lately. Nevertheless, with their roster overhaul, they nearly eliminated Wigan in the game. They have combined this with a massive 118-14 overall victory over Huddersfield and Hull FC.
Round 27: Wigan Warriors 64-0 Salford Red Devils
Round 26: Hull FC 4-58 Salford Red Devils
Round 25: Salford Red Devils 27-12 Catalans Dragons
Round 24: Hull KR 32-12 Salford Red Devils
Round 23: Salford Red Devils 60-10 Huddersfield Giants
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Leigh Leopards: 4 wins, 1 loss
After seven rounds, it appeared as though Leigh would be battling it out at the bottom of the table, but they have completely turned around their season and are expected to make the playoffs for a second straight year.
One of the best sides in the Super League right now, Adrian Lam’s squad enters the playoffs having won four of their last five games, including the thrilling 16–12 victory over Warrington.
Round 27: Leigh Leopards 18-12 St Helens
Round 26: Leigh Leopards 0-24 Hull KR
Round 25: Castleford Tigers 12-34 Leigh Leopards
Round 24: Leigh Leopards 16-12 Warrington Wolves
Round 23: London Broncos 12-32 Leigh Leopards
St Helens: 2 wins, 3 losses
The Saints’ season began so brightly, but they nearly fell out of the top six entirely due to serious injuries. That is evident in their most recent games as well, as the Saints have only won two of their last five; during that span, they have also suffered losses to three playoff teams.
Round 27: Leigh Leopards 18-12 St Helens
Round 26: St Helens 40-4 Castleford Tigers
Round 25: Warrington Wolves 16-2 St Helens
Round 24: Huddersfield Giants 10-18 St Helens
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