2022 RFL Championship Regular Season Predictions and Betting Odds
Posted: December 15, 2021
Updated: December 15, 2021
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Once again, RFL Championship teams will give their all in hopes of winning the Championship Leaders’ Shield
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The Championship Leaders’ Shield is awarded to the regular-season winner
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So far, the bookies are in favor of a victory for four-time champions Leigh

This time on our 2022 RFL Championship betting preview, we are going to shed some light on the regular-season winner. At this time, the 2022 RFL Championship regular season predictions say the competition for the Championship Leaders’ Shield is tight. However, Leigh currently lead the way with the best Championship Leaders’ Shield odds to win.
The 2022 season of the Bet365 Sportsbook:
Club | Odds of Winning |
Leigh | 2.10 |
Featherstone Rovers | 2.50 |
Halifax | 13.00 |
Bradford | 17.00 |
York City Knights | 17.00 |
The 2022 RFL Championship Regular Season Predictions Foresee a Victory For Leigh
At this time, Leigh are favourites to claim this season’s Championship Leaders’ Shield. Overall, they have topped the RFL Championship regular season standings four times. First in 2004, then in 2014, 2015, and finally in 2016. Now, according to our 2022 RFL Championship betting preview, they have the chance to make it five this season. Although Leigh were relegated to the RFL Championship from the Super League last season, winning the Shield will be the first step to revive themselves. So far, Leigh have the best 2022 Championship Leaders’ Shield odds to win at Bet365 Sportsbook.
2021 Regular Season Runners-Up Featherstone Rovers Look To Up Their Game This Season
As mentioned earlier on our 2022 RFL Championship betting preview, the competition for this season’s Championship Leaders’ Shield is stiff. So far, Leigh are the favourites to win the Shield. However, based on our 2022 RFL Championship regular season predictions, their lead is at risk.
At this time, the Featherstone Rovers pose a threat to Leigh’s winning hopes. What’s more, with the second-best 2.50, Leigh will have to watch their back throughout the regular season.
The Halifax Panthers Eye Their First Championship Leaders’ Shield
Based on 2022 RFL Championship regular season predictions, Halifax also has the potential to win this season’s Shield. However, according to 13.00
Bradford Bulls and York City Knight Are Also in Contention for the Championship Leaders’ Shield
At this time, the Bradford Bulls are one of the top contenders for the Championship Leaders’ Shield. However, according to our RFL Championship betting preview, Bradford have never won the Shield. They did, however, finish second in the 2015 RFL Championship regular season.
Now, Bradford have the fourth-highest odds on the Bet365 Sportsbook to top the regular-season standings.
If the Knights play their cards right, they will also claim their first-ever Championship Leaders’ Shield. At this time, York City Knights have Championship Leaders’ Shield odds to win at about Bet365 Sportsbook.
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