Hull KR v Castleford Tigers: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Hull KR can move level on points with league leaders Wigan Warriors by defeating Castleford Tigers in Friday's Super League encounter at Sewell Group Craven Park.

Wigan stand alone at the top of the table after they beat Leigh 28-6 in their game in hand on Tuesday, however, the Warriors are not in action again until Saturday, giving the Robins the perfect chance to turn up the pressure.

Castleford have improved in recent weeks, but they are still 10th in the table, six points behind eighth-placed Leigh Leopards.

Hull KR v Castleford Tigers betting tips and predictions

Hull KR -19.5 - 4/5

Willie Peters' side have continued their progress from last season and are now legitimate League Leaders' Shield contenders.

The Robins have scored the most tries in Super League with 92 efforts already and they are flying under Peters.

They made a huge statement last week with a 22-4 win over Warrington Wolves at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, with their defence the catalyst for their victory and they will now look to use that as a springboard for Friday's return to home turf.

Hull KR have now won four in a row, while their only defeat in their previous nine matches came against Catalans Dragons in Golden Point, as they went down 15-14.

Castleford showed some fight in July, winning three games in a row against St Helens, London Broncos and Catalans Dragons, but they have since lost two in a row.

The Tigers have improved as the season has progressed under Craig Lingard, but they have struggled on the road. Only two of their six wins have come away from home and the hosts should overpower the Tigers by the final whistle.

Team to score first - Castleford - 5/2

While a comfortable home win is expected, Castleford have prided themselves on fast starts of late.

The Tigers have scored the first try in their last four games, even though they lost two of those fixtures.

They also scored the first try when these two sides met in June, and backing a repeat of that at a good price is difficult to turn down.

Lingard's men have improved with the ball in hand, so the visitors taking the lead would not come as a huge shock.

Mikey Lewis to score anytime - 10/11

England international Mikey Lewis is enjoying another fine campaign and he is one to consider in the anytime tryscorer market this week.

The Robins half-back has scored in four consecutive matches, crossing for six tries in that time.

He was instrumental in Rovers' recent win over Warrington and his kicking game should open up space for the Robins out wide.

With Castleford expected to tire as the game moves into the second half, Lewis will look to pick holes in the Tigers' defence, which has been their Achilles heel all season.

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Hull KR v Castleford Tigers odds

Hull KR - 1/20
Castleford - 8/1

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