Key Points
- Warriors to beat understrength Robins?
- Leeds to beat Saints?
- Wolves to keep pressure on top 2?
There will be seven Super League matches taking place this weekend as the Betfred Super League reaches Round 25. The Thursday game between Wigan Warriors and Hull KR was expected to be a top of the table clash, but things have not worked out like that.
The Warriors are joint top with Leeds Rhinos on 38 points, while the Robins are down in sixth position and are fighting hard to actually make the play-offs.
Leeds Rhinos face a tricky encounter away at St Helens. A few weeks ago this would have been a certain win for the Rhinos, but they have picked up a few knocks and do not look as dominant as they were. Saints have not been good all season, but they are hanging around and could upset the leaders.
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.
Let's see if you agree with my predictions, you can also check out my
Super League Round 25 acca and 1st try scorer bets.
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Wigan Warriors vs Hull Kingston Rovers - Thursday, August 27th - 20:00 BST
This is a repeat of the 2025 Grand Final and the 2026 Challenge Cup Final, but I cannot see this being a competitive affair. Wigan sent a team full of kids to the Robins back in May and they were hammered 62-4 and were crucified by everyone for it. It helped Wigan because they were fresh for the Challenge Cup Final a week later and beat Rovers 40-10 at Wembley Stadium. Hull KR are doing the same this weekend. Yes they have injuries and suspensions, but they have played every week this season, and the tiredness is starting to show. Mikey Lewis and Tevita Pangai Jr are both suspended, while Tyrone May, Jez Litten, Tom Davies, Joe Burgess, Dean Hadley, James Batchelor and Elliot Minchella among the big names missing out. The Warriors welcome Sam Walters back after his third suspension, but they are still without Junior Nsemba, Liam Farrell and Jack Farrimond. This should have been one of the biggest games of the season as we head into the play-offs, but it looks like the Warriors will have things all their own way. Before the game, they will be paying tribute to club legend Sir Billy Boston after he passed away on Tuesday. I cannot see anything more than a comfortable win for Wigan, they are fully focused on the task in hand and will be looking to keep the pressure on Leeds Rhinos - who they play next week. I am going for a 26-30 points win for Wigan with Bevan French, Jai Field, Zach Eckersley and Adam Keighran all scoring tries.
Last 10 meetings:
Hull KR 10, Wigan 40 (CCF, 30/5/26)
(at Wembley Stadium)
Hull KR 62, Wigan 4 (SLR12, 21/5/26)
Hull KR 24, Wigan 6 (SLGF, 11/10/25)
(at Old Trafford, Manchester)
Wigan 6, Hull KR 10 (SLR22, 15/8/25)
Hull KR 12, Wigan 28 (SLR7, 11/4/25)
Hull KR 2, Wigan 9 (SLGF, 12/10/24)
(at Old Trafford, Manchester)
Wigan 24, Hull KR 20 (SLR25, 6/9/24)
Hull KR 6, Wigan 38 (CCSF, 18/5/24)
(at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster)
Hull KR 26, Wigan 10 (SLR9, 26/4/24)
Wigan 42, Hull KR 12 (SLSF, 7/10/23)
Super League summary
Wigan have won 30 matches, including wins in 2024 Grand Final & 2009, 2010 and 2023 play-offs
Hull KR have won 15 games, including win in 2025 Grand Final
1 draw
Wigan highest score: 84-6 (A, 2013) (also widest margin)
Hull KR highest score: 62-4 (H, 2026) (also widest margin)
JUNIOR NSEMBA needs one appearance to reach 100 for his career.
- 95 for Wigan Warriors (2022-2026)
- 3 for Whitehaven (2023, dual-registration)
- 1 for England (2024)
LIAM MARSHALL needs one try to reach 200 for his career.
- 178 for Wigan Warriors (2017-2026)
- 20 for Swinton Lions (2016, loan)
- 1 for England (2024)
JAI FIELD needs one try to reach 100 for his career.
- 95 for Wigan Warriors (2021-2026)
- 3 for Parramatta Eels (2020)
- 1 for St George Illawarra Dragons (2017-2019)
JORDAN DEZARIA needs one appearance to reach 100 (Super League).
- 10 for Hull KR (2026)
- 1 for St Helens (2026, loan)
- 85 for Catalans Dragons (2016-2017, 2021-2025)
- 3 for Castleford Tigers (2025, loan)
(including play-offs & Super League Super 8s)
Wigan Warriors vs Hull Kingston Rovers Betting Tips
Wigan Warriors to win - 1/250 @ Betfred ✅
Wigan Warriors to win by 26-30 points - 6/1 @ Betfred
Zach Eckersley to score a try anytime - 1/4 @ Betfred ✅
Jai Field to score a try anytime - 2/5 @ Betfred ✅
Adam Keighran to score a try anytime - 4/6 @ Betfred ✅
Bevan French to score a try anytime - 1/3 @ Betfred
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St Helens vs Leeds Rhinos - Friday, August 28th - 20:00 BST
The battle to finish top and win the League Leaders Shield is starting to heat up. Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors are joint top, but the Yorkshire side has a much better points difference. These two lock horns next weekend in a game that will more than likely determine the destination of the shield. Before that, St Helens could do their hated rivals - Wigan - a huge favour by beating Leeds. There will be some Saints fans out there that would prefer to lose and miss out on the play-offs than help Wigan win a trophy. The players and coaching staff will not be thinking like that, but the fans will. The Rhinos have lost five games this season and, along with Wigan, have been the best all season. St Helens legend Jonny Lomax announced this week that he will be retiring at the end of the season, but he has been named in the squad to face Leeds as they will be without the suspended Jackson Hastings, who received a three-match ban for punching Castleford's Tyler Dupree last weekend. David Klemmer returns for Saints after recovering from broken ribs. Leeds welcome back Jack Bird and Danny Levi after recent injuries, while Jake Connor is expected to feature despite picking up a knock to his calf last weekend. James McDonnell, Maika Sivo, Keenan Palasia, Max Simpson and George Brown are all still missing. Both these teams have injuries or suspensions, but the Rhinos still have a very strong side. I am backing the Rhinos to win this game by 16-20 points with Brodie Croft scoring his 28th try of the campaign. I am also backing Lachie Miller and Jack Welsby both to cross over.
Last 10 meetings:
Leeds 24, St Helens 16 (SLR13, 4/6/26)
Leeds 14, St Helens 16 (SL-E, 27/9/25)
Leeds 0, St Helens 6 (SLR18, 11/7/25)
St Helens 18, Leeds 4 (SLR15, 20/6/25)
Leeds 17, St Helens 4 (SLR10, 3/5/25)
(at St James' Park, Newcastle)
St Helens 22, Leeds 14 (CCR4, 14/3/25)
St Helens 40, Leeds 10 (SLR12, 24/5/24)
Leeds 6, St Helens 20 (CCR6, 22/3/24)
Leeds 8, St Helens 18 (SLR5, 15/3/24)
St Helens 22, Leeds 18 (SLR20, 28/7/23)
Super League summary
St Helens have won 51 matches, including win in 2022 Grand Final & 1999, 2001, 2007, 2008, 2021 and 2025 play-offs)
Leeds have won games, including wins in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011 Grand Finals & 1998, 2005, 2013 and 2015 play-offs)
St Helens highest score: 62-18 (H, 1999) (Widest margin: 48-0, A, 2020)
Leeds highest score: 74-16 (H, 2001) (Widest margin: 70-0, H, 2004)
NENE MACDONALD needs one try to reach 100 for his career.
- 3 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)
JARROD O'CONNOR needs one appearance to reach 150 for Leeds Rhinos.
- Debut: Catalans Dragons (h) (SL) (L34-6) (Hooker, 1 goal) (30 September, 2020)
MATT LODGE needs one appearance to reach 150 for his career.
- 1 for Leeds Rhinos (2026)
- 15 for North Queensland Cowboys (2026)
- 24 for Manly Sea Eagles (2023-2025)
- 18 for Sydney Roosters (2022-2023)
- 14 for New Zealand Warriors (2021-2022)
- 65 for Brisbane Broncos (2018-2021)
- 12 for Wests Tigers (2014-2015)
Leeds' RYAN HALL needs two tries 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 356
19 Paul Newlove 347
20 Josh Charnley 344
St Helens vs Leeds Rhinos Betting Tips
Leeds Rhinos to win - 1/3 @ Betfred ✅
Leeds Rhinos to win by 16-20 points - 5/1 @ Betfred
Jack Welsby to score a try anytime - 6/4 @ Betfred ✅
Brodie Croft to score a try anytime - 4/6 @ Betfred ✅
Lachie Miller to score a try anytime - 6/4 @ Betfred
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Hull FC vs Warrington Wolves - Saturday, August 29th - 20:00 BST
Warrington still have hopes of finishing top of the Super League ladder - although they are very slim hopes. They need to win all their remaining three matches and hope Leeds and Wigan lose two of their last three to have a chance. The Wolves have won their last five league matches against Castleford, Bradford, York, Hull KR and Huddersfield. They are in third place and are only two points behind league leaders Leeds and Wigan. Connor Bailey has been named in the Hull squad after being out for several months with a clavicle injury. Warrington are without Toafofoa Sipley after he fractured his leg against Hull KR, Ewan Irwin is also in the squad but he will be given as long as possible to prove his fitness. Cai Taylor-Wray is still out but Josh Thewlis and Joe Philbin both return. Warrington are in some good form, and I cannot see anything other than a win for the Wolves. Hull can be hit and miss on a weekly basis, so I am going with the Wolves to win by 16-20 points. When it comes to try scorers, I cannot look past Matty Ashton, while George Williams and James Bentley are backing up their team-mates with some important tries - so I am backing them to score as well.
Last 10 meetings:
Warrington 12, Hull FC 4 (SLR13, 5/6/26)
Hull FC 34, Warrington 2 (SLR26, 13/9/25)
Warrington 24, Hull FC 10 (SLR16, 28/6/25)
Warrington 16, Hull FC 28 (SLR7, 12/4/25)
Hull FC 18, Warrington 24 (SLR15, 22/6/24)
Warrington 24, Hull FC 6 (SLR10, 3/5/24)
Warrington 36, Hull FC 10 (SLR2, 23/2/24)
Hull FC 4, Warrington 18 (SLR23, 26/8/23)
Hull FC 30, Warrington 18 (SLR14, 4/6/23)
(at St James' Park, Newcastle)
Warrington 34, Hull FC 6 (SLR7, 1/4/23)
Super League summary
Hull FC have won 26 matches, including wins in 2005 and 2020 play-offs
Warrington have won 39 games, including win in 2012 play-offs)
3 draws
Hull FC highest score: 46-14 (H, 2007) (Widest margin: 40-6, A, 2005 EPO)
Warrington highest score: 80-10 (S8, H, 2018) (also widest margin)
HERMAN ESE'ESE needs one appearance to reach 200 for his career.
- 62 for Hull FC (2024-2026)
- 20 for Dolphins (2023)
- 16 for Gold Coast Titans (2021-2022)
- 62 for Newcastle Knights (2018-2020)
- 31 for Brisbane Broncos (2016-2017)
- 1 for Canterbury Bulldogs (2015)
- 6 for Samoa (2017, 2019)
- 1 for New Zealand (2018)
JORDAN CROWTHER needs one appearance to reach 150 (Super League).
- 61 for Warrington Wolves (2023, loan, 2024-2026)
- 88 for Wakefield Trinity (2014-2023)
(including play-offs & Super League Super 8s)
GEORGE WILLIAMS needs six points to reach 500 (Super League).
- 161 for Warrington Wolves (2021-2026)
- 333 for Wigan Warriors (2013-2019)
(including play-offs & Super League Super 8s)
MATTY ASHTON needs three tries to reach 100 (Super League).
- 97 for Warrington Wolves (2020-2026)
(including play-offs & Super League Super 8s)
Hull FC vs Warrington Wolves Betting Tips
- Warrington Wolves to win - 4/11 @ Betfred
- Warrington Wolves to win by 16-20 points - 5/1 @ Betfred
- Matty Ashton to score a try any time - 4/7 @ Betfred
- George Williams to score a try any time - 6/4 @ Betfred
- James Bentley to score a try any time - 4/1 @ Betfred
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Super League Round 25 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.
Wigan Warriors vs Hull Kingston Rovers Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Bevan French - 1/3
- Adam Keighran - 4/6 ✅
- Oliver Partington - 11/8
- Liam Marshall - 1/3 ✅
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 6/1 @ Bet365
Huddersfield Giants vs Leigh Leopards Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Sam Halsall - 6/4
- Jacob Gagai - 15/8
- Josh Charnley - 8/13
- Umyla Hanley - 11/10 ✅
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 23/1 @ Bet365
St Helens vs Leeds Rhinos Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Jack Welsby - 2/1 ✅
- Tristan Sailor - 12/5
- Brodie Croft - 10/11 ✅
- Ash Handley - 13/10 ✅
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 45/1 @ Bet365
Castleford Tigers vs Catalans Dragons Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Louis Senior - 13/10
- Phoenix Laulu-Togaga'e - 12/5
- Charlie Staines - 7/5
- Nick Cotric - 6/5
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 40/1 @ Bet365
Hull FC vs Warrington Wolves Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Harvey Barron - 11/8
- Lewis Martin - 5/4
- Matty Ashton - 8/11
- George Williams - 15/8
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 25/1 @ Bet365
Wakefield Trinity vs York Knights Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Tom Johnstone - 4/11
- Corey Hall - 11/10
- David Nofoaluma - 8/5
- Jon Bennison - 8/5
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 17/1 @ Bet365
Toulouse vs Bradford Bulls Anytime Try Scorer Acca
Paul Ulberg - 8/13
Luke Polselli - 10/11
Connor Wynne - 8/5
Jayden Okunbor - 8/5
Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 18/1 @ Bet365
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