After what was a promising start to life in the Super League, York Knights have now discovered how tough it is at the top and next they host the formidable Wigan Warriors.
Beginning the campaign with victories against Hull KR and Hull FC, successes for the Knights have since been few and far between.
However, York gave Wigan a significant scare when they met at the Brick Community Stadium back in March and the Knights must take inspiration from that performance when they host the Warriors at York Community Stadium on Saturday.
York Knights v Wigan Warriors Tips Summary
Best Bet - York Knights +30.5 handicap @ 4/5
Alternative Bet - Liam Farrell anytime tryscorer @ 13/5
Bet Builder - York Knights to score first, David Nofoaluma & Zach Eckersley anytime tryscorer @ 10/1
York Knights v Wigan Warriors Prediction
Best Bet: York Knights +30.5 handicap @ 4/5
Going back to that encounter earlier on in the Super League season, York might well be thinking about what might have been following their 23-22 defeat at the hands of the Warriors in Lancashire.
York were leading by 14 points in that game, before the Warriors stormed back into the contest to eventually win a nail-biting thriller.
Having performed like that across the Pennines, York will be determined to give another strong account of themselves in front of their own fans in North Yorkshire.
Given their last display against Wigan, and the fact they are at home, the +30.5 handicap in favour of York looks very generous and is worth considering this weekend.
Alternative Bet: Liam Farrell anytime tryscorer @ 13/5
A key figure in the Wigan pack, Liam Farrell comes into this clash against the Knights in good form.
Farrell put in an excellent display in his last outing against Wakefield, scoring two tries in that game against Trinity.
Looking to build on that performance, Farrell at 13/5 in the anytime tryscorer market gets the thumbs up.
York Knights v Wigan Warriors Bet Builder Tip
York Knights to score first
David Nofoaluma anytime tryscorer
Zach Eckersley anytime tryscorer
Pays 10/1
York made an outstanding start to go 14-0 up against the Warriors the last time these sides met and the Knights are well priced to score the opening points again on Saturday.
Knights star David Nofoaluma is enjoying a fine season in Super League, with eight tries to his name already.
Scoring four tries in his last two games, Nofoaluma is backed to get on the scoresheet again, as is Zach Eckersley, who has scored in each of his last two matches against Catalans Dragons and Wakefield.
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Key Match Stats
York Knights have won one of their last 11 games in all competitions
The Knights are currently on a five-game losing streak in Super League
Wigan Warriors have won six of their last seven matches in all competitions
The Warriors are on a three-game winning streak going into this match
Wigan edged a 23-22 victory at the Brick Community Stadium when they hosted York Knights back in March
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