St Helens vs York City Knights predictions, May 01, 2026

Apr 28, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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St Helens

York City Knights

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As St Helens RLFC prepares to host York City Knights in this Super League clash on May 1, 2026, the two teams come into the match with contrasting recent forms. St Helens showcased their prowess by winning 4 of their last 5 matches, demonstrating a solid blend of attacking strategy and defensive resilience. Their recent performances indicate strong tactics, likely focusing on exploiting gaps in the opponents’ defence while maintaining a robust defensive line.

Conversely, York City Knights have struggled, securing only 1 victory in their last 5 outings. This uneven form suggests potential vulnerabilities, both in their defensive setups and offensive execution. The Knights will need to refine their game plan significantly to pose a challenge to the in-form St Helens.

Bookmakers have made clear their stance on this match, with odds of 1.03 for a home win, reflecting St Helens’ dominant position as favorites, while York sits at 14.38. While St Helens appears well-positioned to secure the points at home, rugby league can offer surprises, and York will be eager to defy expectations. As always, caution should be exercised, as no outcome is guaranteed in such a competitive arena.

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St Helens
91.5%		 Draw
1.9%		 York
6.5%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.04 50 18
MarathonBet 1.03 55 15
WilliamHill 1.03 41 9.5

Latest Results

25.04.26 St Helens RLFC – Wakefield Trinity Wildcats – 18:12
16.04.26 Hull FC – St Helens RLFC – 14:24
10.04.26 St Helens RLFC – Catalans Dragons – 36:4
03.04.26 St Helens RLFC – Wigan Warriors – 34:24
27.03.26 Hull Kingston Rovers – St Helens RLFC – 52:10		 23.04.26 York City Knights – Toulouse Olympique – 38:14
17.04.26 York City Knights – Leigh Leopards – 6:18
11.04.26 Hull Kingston Rovers – York City Knights – 48:10
04.04.26 Huddersfield Giants – York City Knights – 34:14
27.03.26 York City Knights – Wakefield Trinity Wildcats – 14:26

Facts

  • Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Super League (Play Offs: Semi~finals) and 10).
  • St Helens is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • York is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • St Helens may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, St Helens is the undeniable favorite.
  • In the last 1 head-to-head match, St Helens won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 46:6.
  • Including home match between the teams, St Helens won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 46:6.

    Latest Head To Head

    15.05.15 St Helens RLFC – York City Knights – 46:6

    Standings

    2026

    Pl W W D L L Pts
    1 Leeds 9 7 0 0 0 2 308:134 14
    2 St Helens 9 7 0 0 0 2 212:186 14
    3 Warrington 8 6 0 0 0 2 270:142 12
    4 Wakefield 9 6 0 0 0 3 206:129 12
    5 Hull KR 8 5 0 0 0 3 246:137 10
    6 Wigan Warriors 9 5 0 0 0 4 233:175 10
    7 Catalans Dragons 9 5 0 0 0 4 183:228 10
    8 Hull FC 9 4 0 0 0 5 177:179 8
    9 Leigh 9 4 0 0 0 5 149:212 8
    10 York RLFC 9 3 0 0 0 6 174:233 6
    11 Bradford 9 3 0 0 0 6 178:247 6
    12 Castleford 9 3 0 0 0 6 146:278 6
    13 Huddersfield 9 2 0 0 0 7 160:252 4
    14 Toulouse Olympique 9 2 0 0 0 7 140:250 4

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