Salford Red Devils vs. St. Helens Tips and Odds – 15/06/2025

• Fixture: Salford Red Devils vs St Helens
• Date: Sunday, 15 June 2025
• Venue: Salford Community Stadium, Salford

Match Preview

Salford Red Devils host St Helens this Sunday in Round 14 of the Betfred Super League, with both teams eager to kick-start the second half of their seasons following a break for the Challenge Cup final. The Red Devils have endured a difficult campaign, plagued by off-field financial issues and a league record that features just a single win so far. Paul Rowley’s side will be desperate to put on a show for their home fans and seek a measure of revenge after their opening-round 82-0 defeat to Saints, a match in which a depleted Salford squad—forced to field seven reserve players due to sustainability cap restrictions—was soundly beaten.

St Helens, meanwhile, are under pressure themselves. Paul Wellens’ team have had an inconsistent season by their high standards and are looking to build momentum and climb the table. The Saints have had a week off to regroup and focus on improving their consistency, with Wellens demanding a stronger run of results as the business end of the season approaches. The last meeting between these sides was a one-sided affair, but Salford are now able to field a more settled and experienced squad, making for a potentially much closer contest at the Salford Community Stadium.

Recent form for both teams highlights the stakes. Salford, still reeling from off-field distractions, have managed just one league win all year and have struggled to find attacking fluency. Their resilience and fighting spirit, however, have kept them competitive in several matches. St Helens, on the other hand, have been inconsistent, with injuries to key players like Jack Welsby and Mark Percival hampering their attacking options. The Saints will be without these two influential backs again, adding to the pressure on the rest of the squad to deliver a result.

For Salford, the home crowd could be a crucial factor, and the squad will be motivated to avenge their humiliating opening-day loss. The Red Devils’ improved squad depth and cohesion since that fixture should help them put up a stronger fight. For St Helens, the expectation is clear: nothing short of victory will suffice, especially given the pressure mounting on Wellens and his coaching staff. The Saints’ superior quality and experience should see them through, but they will need to be wary of a Salford side with nothing to lose and everything to prove.

Key Players

• Salford Red Devils:
  • Marc Sneyd: The experienced halfback’s game management and kicking will be vital to any Salford hopes of an upset.
  • Kallum Watkins: The versatile England international brings leadership and attacking threat from the back row or centre.
  • Ryan Brierley: Dangerous from fullback, Brierley’s support play and broken-field running can cause problems for any defence.
• St Helens:
  • Jonny Lomax: The Saints’ playmaker will be central to their attack, especially in the absence of Welsby and Percival.
  • Tommy Makinson: A proven finisher, Makinson’s experience and work rate out wide will be crucial.
  • Morgan Knowles: The hard-hitting loose forward will look to dominate the middle and set the platform for Saints’ attack.

Prediction

Despite their injury concerns, St Helens are expected to have too much quality for a struggling Salford side. The Red Devils will put up a spirited fight at home, but Saints’ depth and experience should see them through. Expect a competitive first half before St Helens pull away in the closing stages.

Predicted score: Salford Red Devils 10-28 St Helens

Betting Markets

Saints are strong favourites, but Salford’s improved squad and home advantage could keep things interesting, especially with Saints missing key backs.