Wigan Warriors v Hull Kingston Rovers: Prediction, Tips and Odds

The two best teams in Super League will put it all on the line on Friday night as Wigan Warriors host Hull Kingston Rovers in a game that is likely to decide the race for the League Leaders' Shield.

Hull KR currently sit top of the pile thanks to their superior points difference, but they are level on 38 points with second-place Wigan after 24 matches.

With only three games remaining, Wigan will feel they are in the driving seat, especially with all of their remaining matches set to take place at The Brick Community Stadium.

Wigan Warriors v Hull Kingston Rovers betting tips and predictions

Wigan Warriors to win by 1-10 points - 7/4

Matty Peet's Wigan are hitting form at the business end of the season and they head into this encounter on a three-game winning streak, beating St Helens, Hull FC and Catalans Dragons.

The Warriors have a habit of turning up the heat at the most important part of the campaign and it will take a big effort from Hull KR to overcome them at The Brick Community Stadium.

Rovers will be no easy pushover, though, and they are on an eight-match winning run, having last tasted defeat in a narrow 15-14 loss at home to Catalans at the start of July.

However, Hull KR lack experience when it gets down to the pressure moments of a season and, for that reason, Wigan can be trusted to get the job done on home soil in a tight contest.

Will there be a successful drop goal? - Yes - 7/2

The Cherry and Whites have won five of their last six matches in Super League to reignite their title push and, for the most part, they've been relatively comfortable in those wins.

Willie Peters' Hull KR have also had a blast in the last eight weeks, racking up the points to take their total to 649 scored for the season.

However, they were hammered 38-6 by Wigan in May and they have lost their last three meetings in Wigan.

Friday's game could be a tactical battle from the outset and both Peet and Peters will be urging their team to take the points at any opportunity, so a successful drop goal has every chance of landing.

Tie after 20 minutes - 3/1

Friday's game should be the best of the season, considering what is at stake, but it could also be a tough watch for those who like end-to-end matches.

It is no surprise that the two top teams in the league have two of the top three defensive records, with Hull boasting the best record (286 against) and Wigan sitting third in the charts with 318.

Defences could be on top in this one and there have been some notable team selections for the contest, with Wigan recalling Harry Smith and Liam Farrell, while the Robins have been boosted by James Batchelor's return.

Both teams should be at full strength, so a low-scoring and cagey opening should be on the cards.

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Wigan Warriors v Hull Kingston Rovers odds

Wigan Warriors - 1/2
Hull Kingston Rovers - 13/8

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