Hull FC vs Castleford Tigers Tips, Predictions and Bet Builder

Hull FC have managed to turn a corner in recent weeks and they will look to climb up into fourth place in the Super League standings on Friday night when they play hosts to Castleford Tigers.

It’s been another tough Super League campaign for Castleford and with little chance of making the play-offs, a tough night appears to be in store for the West Yorkshire outfit at MKM Stadium.

Hull FC vs Castleford Tigers Tips Summary

Market	Tip	Odds
Win	Hull FC	2/9
Best Bet	Hull FC -12.5 handicap	10/11
Bet Builder	Hull FC to lead after 20:00, Hull FC to win both halves & Hull FC to win by 13+ points	12/5

Key Match Stats

• Hull FC have conceded just 12 points in their last two games

• Castleford Tigers have conceded 63 points in their last two outings

• Hull FC have lost three of their last four games against Castleford

• Lewis Martin in Hull FC's leading tryscorer in Super League this season with nine

• The last meeting between these teams saw Hull FC win 24-14 at Castleford

Hull FC vs Castleford Tigers Prediction

Best Bet: Hull FC -12.5 handicap @ 10/11

These are two sides in contrasting form, with Hull FC going in search of their third consecutive Super League win, while Castleford are hoping to avoid their third defeat on the spin in this competition.

The Airlie Birds were impressive both with and without the ball last time out in their 34-0 win over the Catalans Dragons in Perpignan and they should have more than enough quality at home to beat a Castleford side that leaked tries against the Leeds Rhinos and Warrington Wolves in their last two games.

Alex Jack says:

Hard to see the Tigers showing their claws in this one and in-form Hull FC can comfortably complete a Super League double over Castleford here.

Hull FC vs Castleford Tigers Bet Builder Tip

• Hull FC to lead after 20:00

• Hull FC to win both halves 

• Hull FC to win by 13+ points

  Pays 9/2

This Bet Builder works off the premise Hull FC should win and win well against the Tigers on Friday night.

The Airlie Birds blew away the Dragons in the opening stages of their last game, scoring two tries in the first 17 minutes.

Expect Hull to be leading again at the 20-minute mark and to win both the first and second halves.

The Black & Whites earned a 10-point win at Castleford earlier this season in March and on home turf, they look capable of winning by 13 or more on Friday.

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Alex Jack adds:

This Bet Builder is built on the foundation that Hull FC will hit the ground running in front of their own fans at MKM Stadium. Once they have Castleford in the rear view mirror, expect the Aire Birds to run away with this one.

Tactics, Form and Team News

Hull FC make just the one change to their squad, with Will Gardiner coming into the team for the injured Will Pryce.

Pryce is currently recovering from a hamstring injury and joins the likes of John Asiata, Jed Cartwright, Jordan Lane, Liam Watts, Ligi Sao, and Roman Dawson on the sidelines.

Jordan Rapana looks set to play at full-back in Pryce's absence and he should add to some creative flair in the wider channels, having lined up previously in halves against the Catalans Dragons.

Hull FC 21-man squad: 1. Jordan Rapana, 2. Harvey Barron, 3. Zak Hardaker, 4. Ed Chamberlain, 5. Tom Briscoe, 7. Aidan Sezer, 8. Herman Ese'ese, 9. Amir Bourouh, 14. Cade Cust, 16. Yusuf Aydin, 17. Jack Ashworth, 19. Brad Fash, 20. Davy Litten, 21. Will Gardiner, 22. Lewis Martin, 24. Jack Charles, 25. Denive Balmforth, 27. Matty Laidlaw, 33. Will Hutchinson, 39. Sam Eseh, 40. Liam Knight.

Castleford Tigers will be without Tex Hoy, however, another fellow Hull man in the form of loose-forward Joe Westerman is included.

Mid-season signings Brad Singleton, Tom Amone, and Chris Atkin are all named in the squad and will add experience to the group for this challenging clash at MKM Stadium.

Castleford 21-man squad: 3. Zac Cini, 4. Sam Wood, 5. Innes Senior, 6. Daejarn Asi, 7. Rowan Milnes, 9. Liam Horne, 10. George Lawler, 12. Alex Mellor, 13. Joe Westerman, 15. George Griffin, 16. Cain Robb, 19. Sam Hall, 20. Muizz Mustapha, 22. Louis Senior, 24. Josh Simm, 25. Will Tate, 26. George Hill, 35. Dan Okoro, 38. Brad Singleton, 41. Tom Amone, 42. Chris Atkin.

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