In-form Wakefield Trinity can further strengthen their place in the Super League play-off positions when they take on local rivals Castleford Tigers as part of Sunday's Magic Weekend action.
Trinity are aiming to secure back-to-back play-off appearances for the first time in the Super League era and they are trending in the right direction following a run of five wins in six.
In contrast, Cas' slim top-six hopes appear to have evaporated following a run of three defeats in four, while they will not have fond memories of their last clash with Wakefield, which ended in a 34-0 home loss during the division's Rivals Round.
Wakefield Trinity v Castleford Tigers Tips Summary
Best Bet - Wakefield Trinity -12.5 @ 10/11
Alternative Bet - Tom Johnstone to score 2+ tries @ 13/5
Bet Builder - Josh Rourke, Mike McMeeken & Jason Qareqare anytime tryscorers @ 33/1
Wakefield Trinity v Castleford Tigers Prediction
Best Bet: Wakefield Trinity -12.5 @ 10/11
Wakefield finished sixth in Super League last season before losing to Leigh Leopards in the play-offs, but they look set to better that performance this term and are heading into Magic Weekend bang in form.
Daryl Powell's side began the weekend fourth in the standings and just four points behind leaders Leeds Rhinos following an impressive run that has seen them lose only once since the start of May.
Last weekend's 29-23 win over bottom of the table Huddersfield Giants - claimed thanks to a last-ditch interception try from Josh Rourke - was not Wakefield's most convincing success during their impressive run, but it showed they are capable of winning in different ways.
Trinity have been no strangers to blowing teams away this season, putting 50+ points on both Catalans Dragons and Bradford Bulls, but it was perhaps the 34-0 success over Castleford in April that stands out the most.
Cas' season is in danger of fizzling out following three defeats in four and they have taken some heavy beatings across the campaign, notably a 72-6 loss at Warrington Wolves in March.
Wakefield have the form, quality and momentum to win this West Yorkshire derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium comfortably as they bid to further solidify their play-off place.
Alternative Bet: Tom Johnstone to score 2+ tries @ 13/5
It has been a slightly injury-hit season for Wakefield wing Tom Johnstone, but he looks to be returning to his best form following a run of four tries in his last four appearances.
The England international, who claimed four tries against Bradford back in April, has crossed the whitewash 10 times in just eight Super League appearances in 2026.
When fully fit, Johnstone is one of the most prolific scorers in Super League - as evidenced when, during his time at Catalans in 2023, he shared the division’s top tryscorer accolade with Abbas Miski.
In three of his eight appearances this season, the 30-year-old has scored multiple tries, and he could notch at least two more this Magic Weekend.
Wakefield Trinity v Castleford Tigers Bet Builder Tip
Josh Rourke anytime tryscorer
Mike McMeeken anytime tryscorer
Jason Qareqare anytime tryscorer
Pays 33/1
Fullback Rourke was the hero for Wakefield last weekend, grabbing the crucial late try against Huddersfield to make it five wins in six for Powell's team.
That try was Rourke's second of the game and his third in as many matches after he also crossed in the 26-24 win over reigning Grand Final winners Hull Kingston Rovers at the start of June.
Rourke can continue his hot streak on Sunday, while team-mate Mike McMeeken will also fancy his chances of crossing after collecting tries in back-to-back games against Huddersfield and Hull FC.
Castleford did not collect a single point in their home loss to Wakefield at the start of April, but they should be able to get on the scoresheet in this one.
Wing Jason Qareqare is leading the way for the Tigers with 13 tries, nine of which have come in his last six appearances, which includes a hat-trick against St Helens and a brace in Castleford's last win against Toulouse.
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Key Match Stats
Wakefield have won five of their last six games
Trinity are bidding to make back-to-back play-off appearances for the first time in the Super League era
Castleford have lost three of their last four matches
Wakefield ran out 34-0 winners when these two teams last met in April
Since returning to Super League in 2025, Wakefield have won three of their four clashes with Castleford
Only three teams have conceded more points in Super League this season than Castleford's 452
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