Super League: Barrie and Terry are back with their predictions

The boys are back and ready to tear into each other once more as they go head-to-head with their Super League predictions.

On the pitch, Barrie McDermott and Terry O'Connor liked nothing better than tearing into the opposition.

They may have hung up their boots but that competitive streak still runs strong and we have found a way to channel their energies...

Last year McDermott pipped O'Connor to the title, and although Terry demanded a recount, he finally conceded that Barrie was the rightful winner. 

Each week they will give their predictions for the Super League games; they will score one point for a win and if they both pick the winner, then the pundit with the closest score gets an extra point.

Let battle commence!

Current standings

BARRIE - 16
TERRY - 17

Huddersfield v Castleford, 7.30pm, Thurs, Sky Sports 3HD

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Terry says: Both sides got their seasons up and running with wins last weekend. The Giants were a bit edgy last weekend against Widnes; it was a game they really had to win and it was one heck of a bruising battle. Huddersfield really needed to win as the pressure was starting to build up.

Luke Robinson is back for the Giants and gives them a bit of oomph. Castleford were superb in their demolition of Wigan last weekend – Justin Carney has scored 51 tries in 48 games which is just incredible! Will Castleford’s gameplan be to go out and try and stop Danny Brough? If they do that then they will just get burnt by somebody else.

Prediction: Both sides will be confident but I think home advantage will tell here and I am going for Huddersfield to win by eight points.

Barrie says: Both impressive last week and will be happy to come out as winners. Cas produced the shock and the performance of the round against a pretty demoralised Wigan and I think this promises to be a good game.

I am looking forward to seeing Craig Huby go up against his old club – he was a stalwart for the Tigers for over a decade. Both sides need to start climbing up that league ladder, Cas are down in ninth, while Huddersfield are in 11th. I think this will be a very entertaining game with a lot of points scored.

Prediction: Huddersfield to win by eight points.

Warrington v Leeds: 7.30pm, Fri, Sky Sports 1HD

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Terry says: These two have served up some absolute thrillers over the years and I think this game will be no different. We have two hugely talented sides who are both fearless in the way they play. Warrington will be confident ahead of this game – they have won the last four home games against Leeds and with Stefan Ratchford coming back will be confident that they can make it five.

Warrington also have Kevin Penny and Matthew Russell coming back who also have genuine pace and know how to win. I am building Warrington up here, but Leeds are the team who have won four from four. They have scored more points than anyone else and have the second best defence in Super League.

Prediction: I’m going for an upset – Warrington to make it five victories and to win by six points.

Barrie says: Another cracking game. Leeds have the best attack in the league at the moment and their defence is pretty solid too. Their second-half performance against Hull was superb and players like Kallum Watkins and Rob Burrow would have taken a lot of confidence from that game.

Warrington had a difficult game themselves against Hull KR but won by eight points. There are some key battles and key match-ups and if one of those key players do not make the team then it could be the difference between winning and losing.

Prediction: I can’t look past Leeds and think they will win by six points.

Wigan v Hull FC

Terry: Wigan by 11
Barrie: Wigan by 14

Widnes v St Helens

Terry: Widnes by 8
Barrie: Widnes by10

Hull KR v Catalans Dragons
Terry: Hull KR by 14
Barrie: Hull KR by 12

Salford v Wakefield
Terry: Salford by 12
Barrie: Salford by 14