Hull Kingston Rovers v Wigan Warriors Prediction and Tips

With one eye on their Challenge Cup final meeting on 30th May at Wembley, it’s a new look Wigan Warriors squad that will make the trip to Craven Park for Thursday's Super League encounter with Hull Kingston Rovers.

Wigan impressed in their win over Leeds Rhinos last Friday night, but only 11 of the 21-man squad Matt Peet named for that clash have been selected for this clash against the Robins.

While KR have opted to give the likes of Joe Burgess and Jack Charles a rest on Thursday, it’s still a strong Robins outfit that will take to the field and a one-sided Super League encounter might well be on the cards.

Hull Kingston Rovers v Wigan Warriors Tips Summary

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Hull Kingston Rovers v Wigan Warriors Prediction

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Being the most successful Challenge Cup team of all time, Wigan are clearly motivated to add to their 21 titles in that competition.

It appears that Peet is willing to all but sacrifice Thursday's game against Hull KR at Craven Park to focus on preparations for a big day out at Wembley.

While a host of big names will be missing for the visitors on Thursday, it does give some of Wigan’s academy stars an opportunity to shine and earn Super League debuts.

George O'Loughlin, the 19-year-old son of former Warriors captain and current assistant coach Sean, is just one of a number of academy starlets hoping to make their Super League debut this week.

However, the experience might not be the most pleasant for these rising stars in the Wigan camp and Rovers look capable of putting this young Warriors side to the sword.

Mikey Lewis is enjoying a tremendous season once again and he will be pulling the strings on Thursday night.

Scoring 10 tries for the Robins this season, only five other players have scored more than Lewis in Super League in 2026.

The Robins go into this game on the back of a tricky away game at Leigh, winning 20-16 against the Leopards on their own patch.

That victory at Leigh Sports Village has seen Hull KR extend their winning streak to eight games in all competitions and it’s hard to see them not overwhelming this much-changed Wigan outfit on Thursday night.

Key Match Stats

• Hull KR are on an eight-game winning streak in all competitions going into this game

• Wigan Warriors are on a three-game winning run in all competitions

• Hull KR won the last meeting between these sides 24-6 in last season’s Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford

• The Robins will be looking to make it three wins on the bounce against the Warriors this week

• Hull KR have won five of their last seven home games against the Warriors

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