Hull Kingston Rovers swept all before them last term, winning the Challenge Cup in June, and following it up by claiming the League Leaders' Shield and the Super League title, and the Racing Post's Alex Hilton believes they can add more silverware to their cabinet on Saturday.
The trophy trail didn't stop there, with Hull KR beating NRL champions Brisbane Broncos in the World Club Challenge in February to kick-start this season in fine style.
Now they defend the title they won 12 months ago against the record 21-time winners of this competition, Wigan Warriors, who last won it in 2024 when they beat Warrington 18-8 at Wembley.
Wigan Warriors v Hull Kingston Rovers Tips Summary
Best Bet - Hull KR to win by 1-12 points @ 8/5
Alternative Bet - Hull KR - Any Other First Scoring Play @ 5/1
Bet Builder - Hull KR to win, Mikey Lewis to be named player of the match, Joe Burgess to score a try @ 14/1
Wigan Warriors v Hull Kingston Rovers Prediction
Best Bet: Hull KR to win by 1-12 points @ 8/5
Hull Kingston Rovers have dominated recent meetings with Wigan Warriors and they can extend their winning streak with another narrow victory in the Challenge Cup final on Saturday.
The Robins have won their last three tussles with the Warriors, and on each occasion they have limited the Cherry & Whites to single-figure scores.
The most recent of those was a 62-4 drubbing in the Super League last Thursday, but Wigan boss Matt Peet chose to rest most of his first-choice line-up with this Wembley dust-up in mind.
Prior to that, Hull KR toppled Wigan 24-6 in last season's Grand Final and they are fancied to come out on top once again in this latest showpiece.
KR edged past Warrington with an 8-6 win in last season's final and it would be no surprise to see this week's decider follow a similar theme.
Eight of the last 10 Challenge Cup finals have been settled by 10 points or fewer, so backing the Robins to win by no more than 12 points looks a solid bet.
The cup holders have won each of their last nine matches leading up to this contest and they could have the edge over a Warriors side who have been inconsistent so far this term.
Alternative Bet: Hull KR - Any Other First Scoring Play @ 5/1
Mikey Lewis opened the scoring in last season's Challenge Cup final by kicking a penalty goal and backing the Robins to score first with a penalty or drop goal in Saturday's showdown could pay off at generous odds.
A cagey contest can be expected at Wembley and both sides will welcome the chance to post points at any given opportunity, while the officials will want to clamp down on any infringements and that could lead to several early penalties.
Wigan have top-class goalkickers in the form of Harry Smith and Adam Keighran and offer similar odds to register first with anything but a try, while Hull KR have Lewis and Rhyse Martin to call on should a shot at goal become available.
All are excellent goalkickers and opportunities are unlikely to be missed.
Wigan Warriors v Hull KR Bet Builder Tip
- Hull KR to win
- Mikey Lewis to be named player of the match
- Joe Burgess to score a try
Pays 14/1
Hull KR are fancied to secure the victory at Wembley and backing a Robins win looks a good opening leg for a three-leg Bet Builder.
KR have won their last three meetings with the Warriors with Mikey Lewis playing a key role in each. The mercurial halfback could claim player of the match honours, while in-form winger Joe Burgess is fancied to get on the scoresheet.
Burgess has bagged 11 tries in Super League this season and he would love to get over the Wembley whitewash against his former side.
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Key Match Stats
- Hull KR are the defending champions after beating Warrington 8-6 in last year's final
- Record 21-time winners Wigan last won the trophy in 2024, beating Warrington 18-8 at Wembley
- Hull KR have won their last nine matches in all competitions
- Wigan have won the Challenge Cup a record 21 times
- Rovers have limited Wigan to single-figure scores in four of their last five meetings
- Eight of the last 10 Challenge Cup finals have been settled by 10 points or fewer
- The Robins ran out 62-4 winners at Craven Park when these two met in Super League on 21st May
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