Key Points
- Who Will Get To Old Trafford?
- Wolves To Upset Rhinos?
- Wigan To See Off Trinity?
Well, the Super League season is almost over. On Saturday evening, we will find out who the two participants of the Super League Grand Final on October 3 will be.
The first semi-final will take place at Headingley on Friday evening with second taking on third place with a spot at Old Trafford for grabs. Leeds Rhinos are the hosts as they entertain Warrington Wolves. League Leaders Shield Winners Wigan Warriors are at home on Saturday against the team that finish fourth on the ladder - Wakefield Trinity.
Warrington and Wakefield both had to play eliminators last weekend with both picking up wins against Hull KR and Leigh Leopards respectively. Time will tell whether having a week off or being battle prepared is the better option.
With only two matches this weekend, I have covered both with my predictions and tips. You can also check out
my Super League Play-Offs acca and first try scorer bets.
Leeds Rhinos vs Warrington Wolves - Friday, September 25 - 20:00 BST
This should be a classic encounter, and so it should be at this stage of the season. Leeds Rhinos have been brilliant for the large parts of the season, but they fell away in the last few weeks as they ended up in second after looking like they had sewn up the League Leaders Shield. Warrington have massively gone under the radar in 2026. They have been picking up results without being outstanding, and they have not gone away. Earlier in the season, a large majority of Leeds fans were quite vocal on that their team had not picked up many injuries and they were destined to win the Grand Final. Well, that has come back to bite them on the backside as they will be without star man Lachie Miller with a torn hamstring, while Jack Bird and Ash Handley are also missing as well. The return of George Williams in the last month for the Wolves has been a God send. The Wolves have their leader back and he is definitely steering the ship. By rights, Leeds probably deserve to reach the Grand Final due to their form over the course of the campaign, but that counts for nothing now. They need to find form again and fast. Backing the underdog and team away from home is a big risk, but I like the look of the Wolves. A month ago, I was stood on the Terraces at Headingley watching Wigan tear Leeds apart. I said at the time that I can see Warrington coming here and winning, so I am sticking with it. I am backing the Wolves to win by 6-10 points and go in search of their first ever Grand Final success. Matty Ashton is a try machine and he deserves to be going to the World Cup next month alongside his team-mate Williams - who is expected to be the England captain. I am backing them both to score, as well as Leeds stand-off Brodie Croft who could be playing his final game for the club before moving to Warrington in 2027.
Last 10 meetings:
Warrington 6, Leeds 34 (SLR15, 18/6/26)
Leeds 26, Warrington 22 (SLR6, 29/3/26)
Leeds 36, Warrington 12 (SLR14, 14/6/25)
Warrington 16, Leeds 14 (SLR6, 28/3/25)
Leeds 6, Warrington 24 (SLR22, 17/8/24)
(at Elland Road, Leeds)
Warrington 30, Leeds 18 (SLR17, 11/7/24)
Leeds 8, Warrington 34 (SLR7, 5/4/24)
Leeds 24, Warrington 22 (SLR22, 20/8/23)
Warrington 6, Leeds 22 (SLR17, 29/6/23)
Warrington 42, Leeds 10 (SLR1, 16/2/23)
Super League summary
Leeds won 43 (includes win in 2012 Grand Final & 2011 play-offs)
Warrington won 30 (includes wins in 2006 and 2013 play-offs)
1 draw
Leeds highest score: 54-16 (H, 2006) (Widest margin: 52-10, A, 2007)
Warrington highest score: 52-18 (H, 2016) (Widest margin: 42-6, A, 2011)
Leeds' RYAN HALL
needs one try to draw level with
NEIL FOX
into joint 17th place in the list of all-time scorers in the British game.
16 Barney Hudson 372
17 Neil Fox 358
18 Ryan Hall 357
19 Paul Newlove 347
20 Josh Charnley 345
MATTY ASHTON
needs three tries to reach 150 for his career.
- 111 for
Warrington Wolves
(2020-2026)
- 30 for Swinton Lions (2019)
- 6 for England (2023-2024)
GEORGE WILLIAMS
needs one point to reach 500 (Super League).
- 166 for
Warrington Wolves
(2021-2026)
- 333 for Wigan Warriors (2013-2019)
(including play-offs & Super League Super 8s)
Leeds Rhinos vs Warrington Wolves Betting Predictions & Tips
Warrington Wolves to win - 6/4 @ Betfred ✅
Warrington Wolves to win by 6-10 points @ 5/1
Brodie Croft to score a try any time - 11/8 @ Betfred
Matty Ashton to score a try any time - 6/4 @ Betfred
George Williams to score a try any time - 3/1 @ Betfred
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Wigan Warriors vs Wakefield Trinity - Saturday, September 26 - 17:30 BST
By the time the second semi-final kicks off on Saturday, both Wigan and Wakefield will know who awaits them at Old Trafford if they are victorious at the Brick Community Stadium. Regular readers of these Super League betting tips pages will be aware I am a Wigan fan. Now, when it comes to my writing, I play it down the middle. I am not being biased when I top Wigan to advance. They are the best team in Super League by some distance, but that does not automatically mean they will win the Grand Final. The Warriors have not tasted defeat in the league since May when Matt Peet sent a very young and inexperienced team to Hull KR. Since then they have won the Challenge Cup and won 15 successive matches in the league - which saw them lift the League Leaders Shield. Peet is blessed at the minute with the squad he has at his disposal for the semi-final. Jake Wardle and Jack Farrimond both return to the 21-man squad, and being honest he does not have to rush them back because their replacements have done a pretty good job. Trinity coach Daryl Powell has only named 20 players for the semi-final trip to Wigan. Trinity will be without the suspended Emre Guler after he was sent off for throwing punches against Leigh. Jordan Williams and Kian McGann have not been included, but Josh Rourke and Jayden Myers are back after recent knocks. If Wigan are in the mood, they will control matters and win this quite comfortably. When I say comfortably, I do not necessarily mean by a wide margin. I mean they will dominate possession and always look in control in both attack and defence. I can see the score line being close, but Wigan will be worthy winners. I am backing Wigan to win the game by 11-15 points with Zach Eckersley, Liam Marshall and Adam Keighran all scoring tries.
Last 10 meetings:
Wigan 26, Wakefield 12 (SLR24, 21/8/26)
Wakefield 10, Wigan 48 (SLR14, 12/6/26)
Wakefield 22, Wigan 26 (CCQF, 12/4/26)
Wigan 44, Wakefield 2 (SLR23, 24/8/25)
Wakefield 16, Wigan 10 (SLR15, 20/6/25)
Wakefield 27, Wigan 26 (aet) (SLR18, 7/7/23)
Wigan 22, Wakefield 6 (SLR10, 23/4/23)
Wigan 60, Wakefield 0 (SLR2, 24/2/23)
Wakefield 30, Wigan 12 (SLR23, 14/8/22)
Wakefield 22, Wigan 46 (SLR17, 3/7/22)
Super League summary
Wigan won 49 (includes win in 2004 play-offs)
Wakefield won 16
Wigan highest score: 60-24 (A, 1999); 60-12 (H, S8, 2016); 60-0 (H, 2023) (Widest margin: 60-0, H, 2023)
Wakefield highest score: 62-0 (H, 2016) (also widest margin)
JAI FIELD
needs two tries to reach 100 for
Wigan Warriors.
- 138 appearances (2021-2026)
MASON LINO
needs seven points to reach 500 for
Wakefield Trinity.
- 20 tries, 204 goals, 5 field goals (132 appearances, 2021-2026)
Wigan Warriors vs Wakefield Trinity Betting Predictions & Tips
Wigan Warriors to win - 2/11 @ Betfred
Wigan Warriors to win by 11-15 points @ 6/1
Zach Eckersley to score a try any time - 4/5 @ Betfred
Adam Keighran to score a try any time - 6/4 @ Betfred
Liam Marshall to score a try any time - 4/5 @ Betfred
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Super League Play-Offs Week 2 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.
Leeds Rhinos vs Warrington Wolves Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Brodie Croft - 13/8
- Maika Sivo - 11/10
- Matty Ashton - 8/5
- Josh Thewlis - 12/5
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 45/1
Wigan Warriors vs Wakefield Trinity Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Liam Marshall - 11/10
- Zach Eckersley - 11/10
- Adam Keighran - 7/4
- Tom Johnstone - 5/2 ✅
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 45/1
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