The Super League has reached the semi-final stage, with the added spice of a ticketing controversy. Get up to speed ahead of tonight’s showdown, with betting offers, free bets and tips galore, as Wigan Warriors and Leigh Leopards do battle.
Wigan Warriors vs Leigh Leopards free bets & betting offers
Tonight’s match is as good a time as any to open a new betting account, with a double header of Super League semis across the weekend. UK betting sites are offering a great selection of free bets to new customers, so we’ll pick out six of the best for you to pick from.
UK Betting Sites | Warriors vs Leopards Betting Offers |
Betfred | £50 in free bets, when you bet £10 |
Midnite | Bet £10, get £30 in free bets |
BetMGM | Bet £10 and get £40 in free bets |
easyBet | Bet £20, get £20 in free bets |
QuinnBet | 50% of first day losses back, up to £25 |
Sky Bet | £30 in free bets when you place ANY bet |
Warriors vs Leopards betting offers & free bets – Key T&Cs
- Betfred: 18+. New customers only. Register, deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility exclusions & T&Cs Apply. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org
- Midnite: 18+ New customers only. Place a £10+ bet at min odds 1/1 (2.0) within 14 days of sign-up. Get £30 in Free Bets, valid for 7 days on selected bets only. Free stake not returned with winnings. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org
- BetMGM: New customers only. 7 days to place qualifying bet of £10 at 1/1 (2.0) to receive 4 x £10 Free Bets: 1 x £10 football, 1 x £10 horse racing & 2 x £10 Bet Builders. Free Bets cannot be used on e-sports and non UK/IE horse racing. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org
- easyBet: 18+. Sign up to easyBet with bonus code: EB20. Place your bets. The user must place 2 separate bets on at least 2 different events to qualify at odds of 2.0 or more. An event is classed as two different sporting events (Two separate races/two separate matches). Bets can be placed on singles, multiples and Bet Builders. Free bets will expire in 7 days. The promotional period begins on 23/09/2024 and runs until Midnight of 31/12/2025. Full TC’s Apply. GambleAware.org
- QuinnBet: 18+ New UK Customers Only. Bet £10+ on any sportsbook markets at odds of evens (2.00) or greater. No cash out. Get 50% back of your first day’s losses (from first bet settlement until 23:59) as a Free Bet up to £25, valid for 7 days. Min. 3 bets on different events required, with 2 bets being at least 50% of your largest stake. Place at least 1 bet of £10+ at odds 2.00+ to receive a £5 Free Bet even if your account is up or losses are under £5. T&Cs Apply. GambleAware.org
- Sky Bet: New customers only. First single & E/W bet only. Odds of 1/1 or greater. 3 X £10 bet tokens. Free bet stakes not included in returns. Free bets exclude virtuals. Free bets are non withdrawable. Free bets expire after 30 days. Eligibility restrictions and further T&Cs apply. 18+. GambleAware.org #ad
Wigan Warriors vs Leigh Leopards betting tips
Wigan vs Leigh kicks off at 8pm at the Brick Community Stadium, so read our analysis, tips and predictions ahead of this huge game.
- Wigan -8 @ 10/11
- Either side penalty first scoring play @ 10/3
- Bet Builder – Wigan to win by 7 points or more, Wigan to win both halves, Wigan not to trail in the match @ 16/5
Battle-hardened Warriors to prevail
Tonight’s Super League semi-final between Wigan Warriors and Leigh Leopards promises to be a blockbuster, with local bragging rights and a Grand Final place on the line.
Known as the Battle of the Borough due to the rivals being separated by just seven miles, this clash is expected to be a ferocious affair. Wigan swept aside Leigh 38-0 in last year’s semi-final on their way to retaining the Super League crown, but Leigh have grown into a more dangerous side since then. They’ve beaten Wigan three times on the spin, including a gritty 1-0 win at the Brick Community Stadium earlier this year.
Leigh looked strong in last week’s eliminator against Wakefield, but reports of illness running through the camp could disrupt preparations at the worst possible time. That setback may just tilt the balance in Wigan’s favour, particularly with the champions enjoying a two-week build-up.
Matt Peet’s men have made a habit of rising to the big occasion, and with home advantage, they are well placed to book a third straight Grand Final appearance. Backing Wigan to cover an 8.5-point handicap looks a solid play, given their history of strong home wins over Leigh, with previous margins of 38, 22, 18 and 26 points before this season.
While Leigh’s recent improvement makes a repeat of last year’s rout unlikely, Wigan still look set to edge another bruising chapter of this rivalry.
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Early points on the board crucial
An alternative angle for tonight’s semi-final is to back the opening points to come via a penalty goal. In knockout rugby, getting on the scoreboard early is often viewed as vital, and teams are usually happy to take the chance to bank points when it comes.
Play-off matches tend to be tense affairs, with officials keen to impose control from the outset. That can lead to early infringements, providing the perfect platform for a reliable kicker to strike first.
Both sides are well equipped in this department. Wigan’s Adam Keighran has been one of the competition’s most consistent marksmen, while Gareth O’Brien is more than capable of punishing any Wigan indiscipline for Leigh.
With the nervous energy of such a high-stakes clash likely to spill into mistakes from the opening whistle, a penalty to open the scoring looks a smart betting play.
Wigan cheer could be plentiful
Wigan are chasing a hat-trick of titles and, although they may not have things all their own way early on, their quality should eventually shine through and they should be backed to secure a comfortable passage to Old Trafford by way of a bet builder which pays out at 16/5.
Leigh will make this a battle, but Wigan can still win by seven or more points and even though they may not cut loose to too much of an extent, it would be no surprise to see them get their noses in front and stay there.
The Warriors can score from anywhere in their line-up and their last run-out at home yielded a dominant 22-6 win over in-form Leeds. A similar outcome could be in the offing.
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