Hull KR vs Wakefield Trinity Tips, Predictions and Bet Builder

Hull KR are showing no signs of slowing down and Wigan's loss at Wakefield last week means there is clear daylight at the top of the table between the Robins and the back-to-back champions.

Wakey will be full of beans following last week's shock 16-10 Super League win over the Warriors, but they could be quickly brought back down to earth by their in-form hosts.

Hull KR vs Wakefield Trinity Tips Summary

Market	Tip	Odds
Win	Hull KR	1/14
Best Bet	Hull KR -20	1/1
Bet Builder	Hull KR 13+ winning margin, Hull KR try first scoring play, Hull KR to win both halves	3/1

Key Match Stats

• Hull KR have won their last eight matches

• Rovers have won their last three matches by an aggregate of 150-10

• Wakefield have been handicap winners in each of their last eight matches

• Hull KR half-back Mikey Lewis has scored 14 tries already this season

Hull KR vs Wakefield Trinity Prediction

Best Bet: Hull KR -20 @ 1/1

It's always risking taking on a 20-point handicap, but if any side can cover that mark this week then it's in-form Super League leaders Hull KR.

The Robins are rocking at the moment and they are by far the best side in the competition.

The Challenge Cup is already locked away in the Craven Park trophy cabinet and the League Leaders' Shield for finishing top of the table in the regular season could follow, with KR four points clear of champions Wigan with 12 matches to go.

Rovers aren't just winning, it's played 15 won 14 this term, but they are winning handsomely well and they are piling on the points no matter the opposition.

Scores of 48, 68, 34, 31, 34, and 54 have come in their last six league outings, with top sides such as St Helens, Catalans Dragons and Warrington Wolves all sent packing during that run.

Last week's 48-0 win at Castleford Tigers was as comfortable as the scoreline suggests and it was the fifth time in this impressive campaign that Willie Peters' men had kept a clean sheet.

Their defence is as impressive as their attack and they are conceding at a rate of just over eight points per game in the league this season.

That spells trouble for a Wakefield side who will be bubbling with confidence following last week's home win over Wigan, but who could be handed a dose of reality in East Hull on Friday.

It was 14-12 to Hull KR when these two met earlier this term, but a more comprehensive margin of victory looks likely with the Red & Whites taking to the field at their intimidating Craven Park stronghold.

Alex Hilton explains:

Hull KR look unstoppable and, although winning the Challenge Cup usually comes with a dip in form straight after, it has only served to lift the Robins higher. Wakefield are likely to be the latest side to find the league leaders too hot to handle.

Hull KR vs Wakefield Trinity Bet Builder Tip

Hull KR are expected to dominate this contest on Friday, so backing them to win by 13 points or more looks a decent starting point for a three-leg bet builder.

That margin of victory has been achieved in 11 of KR's 15 league matches this season and they also look a solid chance to score the first try.

Rovers to win both halves should be added into the mix as they have managed that in each of their last six league outings.

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Alex Hilton adds:

It's hard not to see anything other than a dominant home performance on Friday and it could be a long night for Wakey, who look set to be the latest side given short shrift at Craven Park.

Tactics, Form and Team News

Willie Peters makes two changes to last week's extended squad, with Danny Richardson (loan) and James Batchelor (throat injury) both dropping out.

Rhyse Martin makes his return after a lengthy lay-off, while Harvey Horne also comes into the squad.

Hull KR predicted starting line-up: Morgue, Davies, Haiku, Broadbent, Burgess, Lewis, May, Sue, Litten, Hadley, Whitbread, Batchelor, Minchella.
Interchange: Luckley, Tanginoa, Brown, Martin.

Daryl Powell has been forced into a number of changes to his Wakefield squad for the trip to Hull. 

Mike McMeeken (pec) and Mathieu Cozza (ankle) miss out of this week’s game with Matty Russell also dropping out the squad.

Thomas Doyle and Ellis Lingard are included in the squad and come into contention with Noah High also selected and potentially in line to make his Trinity debut.

Wakefield predicted starting line-up: Jowitt, Walmsley, Hall, Pratt, Johnstone, Lino, Trueman, Faatili, Smith, Lingard, Nikotemo, Griffin, Pitts.
Interchange: Scott, Hood, Vagana, Croft.

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