Barrie and Terry are back to tear into each other once more as they go head-to-head with their Super League predictions.
St Helens v Leeds: 7.30pm, Fri, Sky Sports 1
Barrie says: This is a cracker of a game and will be the game of the weekend. Unfortunately Saints have lost a few players both to injury and to suspension. Jon Wilkin and Kyle Amor have been suspended while Luke Walsh and Alex Walmsley are struggling with injuries. I don't think it will take away from the quality of the game though - these are always special games. Leeds and Saints have battled five times on Super League's biggest stage, the Grand Final, and all have gone to the Yorkshiremen. Leeds had the luxury of resting some of their most influential players including Peacock and Sinfield so the Blue and Ambers will be fresh... but it is Leeds week for the Red Vee's so nothing less than a battle royal will do for the Saints fans. It's the first time we'll see the man mountain that is Mose Masoe in front of the Sky cameras - watch out!
Prediction: Hold on to your seats I expect this to be a really intense, thrilling and close game with just six points in it and I am going for Leeds to take it.
Terry says: Saints have got some real injury and suspension problems and when I look at their 19-man squad I think they cannot get any thinner. On the positives it gives some more game time to the giant Mose Masoe! If he gets game time under his belt and gets game fit then I think he could be one of the best overseas forwards we have seen in Super League. What Saints can do is step up the pace. They have all these young kids who can all play the St Helens way. I just think the power and strength of Leeds will come to the fore. They were ruthless last week and I think they will be ruthless again this weekend against St Helens.
Prediction: I think Saints may find it difficult to generate the speed that they need from the forwards with so many key players missing. Although you should never write Saints off, I am going for a Leeds win by ten points.
Hull FC v Salford
Barrie says: Salford got back to expectation last weekend with their win over Cas - it looks like the troops like Rangi Chase and Franci Meli are coming back from injury which will surely help their cause. The team as a whole do not look as apprehensive and nervous as they did and are starting to settle in. Hull FC are in desperate need of something - preferably a result but a good performance would go a long way, too. They need to at least to turn up and perform.
Prediction: On form and form alone I am going for Salford by ten points.
Terry says: Hull FC came in for criticism last week from their coach who said that their performances are just not good enough. He is right and a team of this quality should not be doing as badly as they are. At the moment they just don't seem to be able to win those close games. Salford have Rangi Chase back and they looked very good last week. They played with patience - which is rare to see in a team full of superstars because they always think they have to do something. But they showed their patience in building pressure.
Prediction: Salford to win by six points.
Wigan v Catalans
Barrie says: Catalans were back to their best last weekend as they beat Huddersfield at home. Éloi Pélissier was really good for the Dragons whether in attack or defence. His attitude was first class and I think his team mates ran harder and tackled with more enthusiasm than they have all year and that gave him and the Dragons the right platform to play off. It was their first victory of the year and they will want to build on that. Although Wigan got the two points against Warrington, they still have plenty to work on. They are nowhere near their best - missing Sean O'Loughlin has really thrown them off balance. The respect he has from everybody at the Warriors equates to a really solid and calm team and I bet the whole changing room atmosphere changes with him putting his boots on to play.
Prediction: Another close game and with not much in it - I will have to go for the home team and say Wigan by eight points.
Terry says: Things are looking up for Catalans after last week's win over Huddersfield. They just need to start building on what they are doing. They love playing against Wigan, and when they joined Super League they requested that Wigan be their first game at home. They cannot give penalties away and need to take control of the game. I was impressed with Wigan and their ability to change their game plan when the rain came down last week. In Joe Burgess, Wigan have one of the most talented players I have seen for a long time.
Prediction: A Wigan victory by 18 points.
Huddersfield v Warrington
Barrie says: The Giants were at their worst last weekend against Catalans. They gave away too many penalties, dropped too many balls and missed too many tackles, it's a simple formula on how to give your opponents the upper hand in a game. I am pretty sure Paul Anderson would have gone through all their mistakes with a fine tooth comb - we haven't seen Huddersfield playing that badly under big Paul and they played more as individuals than as a team. Warrington have some question marks around their middle - the big men in the middle really need to stand up and gain some territory and this game will test them in that area because the Giants are renowned for that type of play. As a former prop I am looking forward to see which pack steps up this week will it be Wolves lead by Westwood and Hill or Giants lead by Brett Ferres and Craig Kopczak.
Prediction: Both teams need to get back to the high standards that is expected of them but I think Huddersfield will win by 12 points.
Terry says: Will Tony Smith make some changes to Warrington? They started off really slow and were poor. I really think they lose something with Stefan Ratchford playing at fullback - he needs to be up playing in the halves. Huddersfield were not the best either last week against Catalans. If Warrington want to turn the Giants over then they need to get into Danny Brough. I think he is a fantastic player but he really lost focus last weekend. If I was a Giants player and I saw my captain and our best player acting like that, well I would not be very confident that we would win the game. If I was on the opposition and I saw him acting in that way then I would absolutely be out to get him.
Prediction: I think this is going to be one heck of a game with two teams desperate to get back to winning ways. I am going for the home team though - Huddersfield by 14 points.
Hull KR v Wakefield
Barrie predicts: 11th v 9th, should by a humdinger. Hull KR will be again with Justin Poore who has got another suspension. I feel that whenever Hull KR are at their best is when Poore and Michael Weyman are on the pitch. KR always put on a good show, especially at home with in front of their fans. The Robins have a very dynamic combination in the halves; Burns has the spark and Keating has the brains to run the game. Wakefield have been in fine form and have racked up some nice victories, putting over 50 points on the board in two out of the last three.
Prediction: The vociferous crowd will play an important part in this game I think Hull KR will have just enough to win at home by 10 points.
Terry says: Hull KR must be feeling the pressure because of where they are on the table. They have been really disappointing and I expected a lot more from them this season. It does not help when they keep on losing players though - through suspension as well as through injuries. Wakefield will arrive full of confidence - they led Saints last weekend at halftime and were very good. They really controlled the game and if they turn up again and play with that sort of ferociousness and game plan; then they will win this game.
Prediction: We have a team coming off a very good performance against a team who need a good performance - Wakefield to win by ten points.
Widnes v Bradford
Barrie says: Widnes had a terrific victory last week - one that I must admit I did not see coming. They are a bit different at home when they are in familiar surroundings where they are still unbeaten this year. Bradford may have had some good news off the pitch in terms of a new owner but on the field their thin squad is suffering from more injury woes, Matt Diskin is incredibly influential for the Bulls so a lot will rest on the shoulders of already burdened Luke Gale.
Prediction: I think Widnes will win this one by 14 points.
Terry says: Bradford may have failed to score last weekend but they were committed and their desire was fantastic. Matt Diskin's and Adam Sidlow being ruled out with injuries will be a big blow for Bradford. Widnes are full of confidence though and they seem to be really enjoying their rugby at the moment. They are not making mistakes, giving away penalties or conceding tries. Dennis Betts will be very confident heading into this game.
Prediction: I am going to go big on this and say Widnes to win by 28 points!
