Key Points
- Champions to get bragging rights?
- Wigan to beat Saints again?
- Leigh to keep momentum going?
As always, there will be seven Super League matches taking place this weekend, but this round is kind of special because they are all Rival matches. There will be one on Thursday, two on Friday, three on Saturday and one more on Sunday to bring Round 20 to a close.
This page will feature previews of some of the biggest games taking place this weekend, including a special player anytime try scoring acca for each game.
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Super League Round 20 acca and 1st try scorer bets.
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Hull FC vs Hull Kingston Rovers - Thursday, July 23rd - 20:00 BST
Fans in Hull still believe this is the biggest Derby because it is the only one with two teams in one City. Yes, that is true, but in terms of rugby league it is still not the biggest and best Derby. Hull can be hit and miss, and I don't mean on a weekly basis, I mean during 80 minutes. They can be outplayed for 40 minutes, but then turn it on for 25 minutes or so before falling short. They have to be up for this one, they have a chance to beat their fierce rivals and defending champions while their opponents are missing their best player. Mikey Lewis has been suspended for four matches for two acts of petulance in the loss against Warrington Wolves. Lewis is a brilliant player, but he can lose his head. He is a massive loss, but I still think the Robins will be too good for the Black and Whites. Hull welcome back try scoring winger Lewis Martin following head injury protocols, while Max Wood is back at the club on loan from Warrington. Rovers are already without Lewis, while Peta Hiku returns from his own suspension but Noah Booth misses out after suffering a concussion last weekend. I have mentioned Lewis will be a big loss, but I just do not think Hull FC are good enough to beat the Robins. The champions have quality players like Hiku, Oliver Gildart, Jack Broadbent, Tom Davies, Jez Litten and Sauaso Sue. I just think they will have too much power in the pack and skill in the backs. It is still a Derby, so Hull will not lie down. I am backing Rovers to win this game by 11-15 points with Davies, Hiku and Broadbent all scoring tries. I do think Hull will post points, so I am backing Harvey Barron to cross at some point.
Last 10 meetings:
Hull FC 12, Hull KR 26 (SLR17, 4/7/26)
(at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool)
Hull KR 24, Hull FC 6 (SLR7, 3/4/26)
Hull KR 18, Hull FC 4 (SLR25, 7/9/25)
Hull FC 14, Hull KR 28 (SLR8, 18/4/25)
Hull FC 16, Hull KR 32 (CCQF, 5/4/25)
Hull FC 10, Hull KR 24 (SLR17, 13/7/24)
Hull KR 34, Hull FC 10 (SLR6, 29/3/24)
Hull FC 0, Hull KR 22 (SLR1, 15/2/24)
Hull KR 6, Hull FC 16 (SLR18, 9/7/23)
Hull FC 0, Hull KR 40 (SLR8, 7/4/23)
Super League summary
Hull FC have won 24 matches
Hull KR have won 28, including win in 2010 play-offs)
Hull FC highest score: 56-12 (H, 2019) (also widest margin)
Hull KR highest score: 42-6 (A, 2007) (Widest margin: 40-0, A, 2023)
JOE BATCHELOR needs one appearance to reach 200 for his career.
- 14 for Hull FC (2026)
- 112 for St Helens (2019-2025)
- 6 for Leigh Centurions (2019, dual-registration)
- 54 for York City Knights (2017-2018, 2019, loan)
- 11 for Coventry Bears (2016)
- 2 for England (2022)
AIDAN SEZER needs one appearance to reach 100 (Super League).
- 41 for Hull FC (2025-2026)
- 35 for Leeds Rhinos (2022-2023)
- 23 for Huddersfield Giants (2020-2021)
(including play-offs & Super League Super 8s)
Hull FC vs Hull KR Betting Tips
Hull KR to win - 1/2 @ Betfred ✅
Hull KR to win by 11-15 points - 7/1 @ Betfred ✅
Harvey Barron to score a try anytime - 5/4 @ Betfred
Jack Broadbent to score a try anytime - 6/5 @ Betfred ✅
Peta Hiku to score a try anytime - 7/4 @ Betfred
Tom Davies to score a try anytime - 10/11 @ Betfred
Wigan Warriors vs St Helens - Friday, July 24th - 20:00 BST
This is the biggest Derby in rugby league, there is no doubt about that. You could pick a team from the stands and once they out the Wigan and Saints shirts on it would become a spectacle. St Helens look close to doing just that as they once again struggle to name a full strength team through to injuries. They are without the likes of Mark Percival, Deon Cross, Jonny Lomax, Alex Walmsley, Daryl Clark, Matty Lees, Curtis Sironen, David Klemmer, Matt Whitley and Jake Wingfield through injury, while Billy Keeley and Tyler McGann have been added to the squad. The Warriors welcome back star man Bevan French, Liam Marshall and Sam Walters, but they will be without the suspended Kian McDermott and Junior Nsemba and Liam Farrell remain on the sidelines. Wigan have a strong squad at their disposal and I cannot see the Saints living with them. We are on the run in to the Grand Final, and Wigan remain the team to beat. I am backing them to win by 11-15 points with tries from Zack Eckersley, Adam Keighran and Marshall. I cannot see Saints scoring a lot of points, but I am going with Tristan Sailor to cross over.
Last 10 meetings:
St Helens 14, Wigan 16 (SLR17, 5/7/26)
(at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool)
St Helens 0, Wigan 32 (CCSF, 9/5/26)
(at Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington)
St Helens 34, Wigan 24 (SLR7, 3/4/26)
St Helens 4, Wigan 18 (SLR25, 5/9/25)
Wigan 24, St Helens 14 (SLR8, 18/4/25)
St Helens 0, Wigan 20 (SLR22, 17/8/24)
(at Elland Road, Leeds)
Wigan 16, St Helens 12 (SLR17, 12/7/24)
St Helens 12, Wigan 4 (SLR6, 29/3/24)
St Helens 34, Wigan 16 (SLR15, 9/6/23)
Wigan 14, St Helens 6 (SLR8, 7/4/23)
Super League summary
Wigan have won 45 matches, including win in 2010 Grand Final & wins in 2001, 2003 and 2004 play-offs)
St Helens have won 49, including wins in 2000, 2014 and 2020 Grand Finals & wins in 2000, 2002, 2009, 2011 and 2019 play-offs)
4 draws
Wigan highest score: 65-12 (A, 1997) (also widest margin)
St Helens highest score: 57-16 (MW, 2008) (Widest margin: 42-0, A *, 2020)
* at AJ Bell Stadium, Salford
ALEX WALMSLEY needs one appearance to reach 300 (Super League).
- 299 for St Helens (2013-2026)
(including play-offs & Super League Super 8s)
NENE MACDONALD needs two tries to reach 100 for his career.
- 2 for St Helens (2026)
- 17 for Salford Red Devils (2024-2025)
- 1 for Oldham (2025, loan)
- 2 for Leeds Rhinos (2023)
- 27 for Leigh Centurions (2022)
- 1 for Cronulla Sharks (2020)
- 1 for North Queensland Cowboys (2019)
- 16 for St George Illawarra Dragons (2017-2018)
- 14 for Gold Coast Titans (2015-2016)
- 3 for Sydney Roosters (2014-2015)
- 14 for Papua New Guinea (2013, 2015-2018, 2022-2025)
Wigan Warriors vs St Helens Betting Tips
Wigan Warriors to win - 1/12 @ Betfred ✅
Wigan Warriors to win by 11-15 points - 13/2 @ Betfred
Zach Eckersley to score a try anytime - 4/6 @ Betfred ✅
Adam Keighran to score a try anytime - 6/4 @ Betfred ✅
Liam Marshall to score a try anytime - 4/6 @ Betfred
Tristan Sailor to score a try anytime - 9/4 @ Betfred
Leigh Leopards vs Warrington Wolves - Saturday, July 25th - 17:30 BST
Leigh and Warrington lock horns for the second time this month with both teams looking to cement their place in the play-offs. The Leopards are currently fifth on the league ladder with 24 points, while the Wolves are one place and two points ahead of their opponents. Leigh's recent form has seen them win their last four matches, while Warrington have won one of their last three matches - that victory was over defending champions Hull KR last weekend. Leigh will be without Bailey Hodgson after he was ruled out for the season with an elbow problem that was thought to be career-ending at one stage. Tesi Niu is also out for the season with a knee injury. The Wolves look set to be without Cai Taylor-Wray once again as he is struggling to recover from an ankle problem. Jordy Crowther has been cleared to return after recovering from a calf problem. Warrington were impressive against Hull KR, but I think Leigh are in better form. I am backing the Leopards to win once more and boost their hopes of a top four finish. I am backing them to win by 11-15 points with Umyla Hanley and Josh Charnley both scoring tries. I also think Matty Ashton will find his way over the try line as well.
Last 10 meetings:
Leigh 24, Warrington 6 (SLR17, 4/7/26)
(at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool)
Warrington 24, Leigh 10 (CCQF, 11/4/26)
Warrington 42, Leigh 6 (SLR7, 4/4/26)
Warrington 12, Leigh 34 (SLR25, 6/9/25)
Leigh 20, Warrington 16 (SLR20, 1/8/25)
Leigh 14, Warrington 21 (CCSF, 11/5/25)
(at Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens)
Leigh 18, Warrington 14 (SLR8, 19/4/25)
Leigh 16, Warrington 12 (SLR24, 30/8/24)
Warrington 16, Leigh 14 (SLR8, 20/4/24)
Leigh 30, Warrington 12 (SLR13, 26/5/23)
Super League summary
Leigh have won 7 matches
Warrington have won 8 games
Leigh highest score: 34-12 (A, 2025) (also widest margin)
Warrington highest score: 50-10 (H, 2017) (also widest margin)
Leigh's JOSH CHARNLEY needs one try to move ahead of MICK SULLIVAN into stand-alone 20th place in the list of all-time scorers in the British game.
19 Paul Newlove 347
20 = Mick Sullivan 342
Josh Charnley 342
22 Garry Schofield 330
23 Shaun Edwards 327
TOBY KING needs one try to reach 100 for his career.
- 80 for Warrington Wolves (2014-2022, 2024-2026)
- 12 for Wigan Warriors (2023, loan)
- 2 for Huddersfield Giants (2022, loan)
- 1 for Rochdale Hornets (2016, 2018, dual-registration)
- 1 for England (2023)
- 2 for Ireland (2016, 2022)
- 1 for England Knights (2018-2019)
Leigh Leopards vs Warrington Wolves Betting Tips
Leigh to win - 1/2 @ Betfred ✅
Leigh to win by 11-15 points - 7/1 @ Betfred
Umyla Hanley to score a try anytime - 11/10 @ Betfred ✅
Josh Charnley to score a try anytime - 4/6 @ Betfred
Matty Ashton to score a try anytime - Evens @ Betfred
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Super League Round 20 Player Anytime Try Scorer Accas
This is a new section I have added to my rugby league tips. These are some of the personal bets I place each weekend. I choose the Super League games I want to watch - normally all of them that do not clash with Wigan - and I place a four player try scorer acca on each game. Recently, I have done well with these bets, so now I am letting you join in on the fun. I'll probably get them all wrong this week now.
Hull FC vs Hull KR Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Lewis Martin - 5/4 @ Bet365
- Harvey Barron - 8/5 @ Bet365
- Tom Davies - 11/10 @ Bet365
- Peta Hiku - 21/10 @ Bet365
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 40/1 @ Bet365
Wakefield Trinity vs Castleford Tigers Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Tom Johnstone - 4/6 @ Bet365 ✅
- Caius Faatili - 21/10 @ Bet365 ✅
- Jason Qareqare - 8/5 @ Bet365 ✅
- Mikaele Ravalawa - 15/8 @ Bet365
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 40/1 @ Bet365
Wigan Warriors vs St Helens Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Zach Eckersley - 4/5 @ Bet365 ✅
- Bevan French - 5/4 @ Bet365 ✅
- Tristan Sailor - 10/3 @ Bet365
- Jack Welsby - 9/2 @ Bet365 ✅
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 90/1 @ Bet365
York Knights vs Huddersfield Giants Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- David Nofoaluma - 10/11 @ Bet365 ✅
- Jon Bennison - Evens @ Bet365
- Jacob Gagai - 13/10 @ Bet365
- Niall Evalds - 7/4 @ Bet365
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 25/1 @ Bet365
Leigh Leopards vs Warrington Wolves Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Josh Charnley - Evens @ Bet365
- David Armstrong - 21/20 @ Bet365 ✅
- Matty Ashton - 6/4 @ Bet365
- Albert Hopoate - 2/1 @ Bet365 ✅
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 33/1 @ Bet365
Toulouse vs Catalans Dragons Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Benjamin Laguerre - 5/4 @ Bet365
- Olly Ashall-Bott - 5/4 @ Bet365
- Nick Cotric - 13/8 @ Bet365
- Solomona Faataape - 21/10 @ Bet365
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 50/1 @ Bet365
Leeds Rhinos vs Bradford Bulls Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Maika Sivo - 2/9 @ Bet365
- Brodie Croft - 8/11 @ Bet365 ✅
- Ethan Ryan - 12/5 @ Bet365 ✅
- Caleb Aekins - 7/2 @ Bet365
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 28/1 @ Bet365
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