Wigan Warriors vs Hull KR Super League Round 25 Tips & Prediction
Wigan Warriors are backed to make light work of a severely weakened Hull KR side and cover the massive -46.5 handicap.
The Warriors have won 12 consecutive Super League games and now face a Rovers squad missing a huge chunk of its senior core. Tom Davies, Peta Hiku, Joe Burgess, Jez Litten, Dean Hadley, James Batchelor and Elliot Minchella all drop out, while Mikey Lewis and Tevita Pangai Jr are suspended.
That leaves Hull KR with several potential debutants and far less cohesion than usual, which is a nightmare matchup against a settled Wigan side loaded with strike through Jai Field, Bevan French and Zach Eckersley.
French and Eckersley both appeal for 2+ tries if Wigan spend long periods attacking inside the Hull KR 20.French has scored a try in 5 consecutive games while Eckersley has 8 tries in his last 6 games including 3 doubles.
- Wigan Warriors vs Hull KR Stats & Trends
- Wigan have won 12 consecutive Super League matches.
- Wigan have scored 34+ points in four of their last six.
- Wigan have conceded 18 points or fewer in each of their last six games.
- Hull KR have lost their last two matches.
- Hull KR conceded 66 points across those two defeats.
Wigan Warriors Form Analysis
Wigan continue to set the standard and extended their winning streak to 12 with a 26-12 victory over Wakefield.
Their attack remains dangerous from anywhere on the field, with Field and French able to create something from nothing, while Harry Smith continues to control territory.
Against a makeshift Hull KR side, Wigan should dominate possession and create repeated scoring chances.
Hull KR Form Analysis
Hull KR have hit a rough patch at the worst possible time, losing to Warrington and Toulouse in their last two games.
The bigger issue here is availability. Willie Peters has rested or lost a host of senior players and could hand out several debuts, leaving the Robins with a much less experienced side than usual.
That makes containing Wigan for 80 minutes a huge ask.
Wigan Warriors vs Hull KR Team News
Wigan make just one change to their 21-man squad, with Sam Walters returning from suspension in place of Finlay Yeomans.
Hull KR make wholesale changes. Tom Davies, Peta Hiku, Joe Burgess, Jez Litten, Dean Hadley, James Batchelor, Elliot Minchella and Ryan Hampshire all drop out, while Mikey Lewis and Tevita Pangai Jr are suspended. Cobie Wainhouse, Harvey Horne, Ryan Westerman and Flynn Holden are among several youngsters in line for debuts.