The 2026 Magic Weekend concludes with one of Super League's greatest rivalries as Wigan Warriors take on St Helens at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday.
Wigan have won eight of their last nine in all competitions, including a 32-0 victory in the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup on 9th May, gaining revenge for their 34-24 Good Friday loss at Langtree Park.
Saints have beaten Huddersfield 38-6 and Bradford 40-10 in their last two games and can bring Daryl Clark back in, while the Warriors will be without Bevan French, Luke Thompson, Liam Farrell and Noah Hodkinson.
Wigan still look superior, though, and are backed to win by a decent margin in Liverpool.
Wigan Warriors v St Helens Tips Summary
Best Bet - Handicap 2-Way - Wigan -12.5 @ 6/5
Alternative Bet - Zach Eckersley to score a try @ 21/20
Bet Builder - Wigan to win, Adam Keighran to score a try & Jack Welsby to score a try @ 16/1
Wigan Warriors v St Helens Prediction
Best Bet: Handicap 2-Way - Wigan -12.5 @ 6/5
Saints mounted a stunning comeback on Good Friday, recovering from 24-10 down with nine minutes to go by scoring four converted tries to win 34-24.
That victory is their only one in the last six meetings between these two rivals and Wigan look likely to be too good again on Sunday.
They have won seven of their last eight Super League matches and scored 40 or more points in three of their last four games.
Wigan won 20-16 at Hull FC in their last outing, but since a rotated team lost 62-4 at Hull KR on 21st May, they beat the same opponents 40-10 in the following week's Challenge Cup final before outclassing Catalans, Wakefield and York by 24, 38 and 52 points.
They have scored 91 points more than Saints this season and can pull away from their rivals.
Alternative Bet: Zach Eckersley to score a try @ 21/20
Wing Zach Eckersley took his 2026 Super League try tally to 14 with his score at Hull FC.
The 22-year-old has enjoyed facing Saints this season, dotting down in the defeat at Langtree Park before grabbing two scores in the Challenge Cup semi-final victory.
Eckersley should get chances again on Sunday and is in the type of form to take them.
Wigan Warriors v St Helens Bet Builder Tip
Wigan to win
Adam Keighran to score a try
Jack Welsby to score a try
Pays 16/1
Wigan are the favourites for Sunday's match and backing them for the victory looks a solid opening selection for this Bet Builder.
Warriors' centre Adam Keighran has scored tries in both 2026 meetings and also went over against Hull last week.
Often selected for his goal-kicking, Keighran's numbers from the tee have been mixed, yet he has found himself in strong try-scoring form and can go over again at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Saints' Jack Welsby went over twice at Bradford. Former Wigan man Jackson Hastings assisted both with well-placed kick-passes, and that combination could strike again for Saints.
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Key Match Stats
This is the eighth Magic Weekend meeting, with three wins each and a draw
Wigan have won eight of their last nine matches
The Warriors have scored 40 or more points in three of their last four games
Wigan's Zach Eckersley has scored 14 Super League tries in 2026
Warriors' Adam Keighran has crossed in both 2026 meetings with St Helens
Saints' Jack Welsby crossed twice in last weekend's win at Bradford
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