2019 Super League – Warrington Wolves vs St. Helens Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Warrington Wolves vs St. Helens taking place? Friday 28th June, 19:45
Where is Warrington Wolves vs St. Helens taking place? The Halliwell Jones Stadium
What channel is Warrington Wolves vs St. Helens on in the UK? Sky Sports Arena
Where can I stream the match in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via Sky Go
Where can I get tickets for Warrington Wolves vs St. Helens?
Warrington Wolves – https://shop.warringtonwolves.com/match-tickets.aspx
St. Helens – https://www.saintsrlfc.com/tickets/match-tickets/
THE TEAM NEWS
WARRINGTON WOLVES
Head Coach: Steve Price
Squad: Akauola, Austin, Burrell, Charnley, D. Clark, J. Clark, Cooper, Currie, Davis, Goodwin, Hill, Hughes, King, Lineham, Mamo, Patton, Philbin, Tasi, Walker
Unavailable: Kevin Brown, Stefan Ratchford, Ben Westwood, Ben Murdoch-Masila
- Warrington bounced back from their shock loss to Hull KR as they produced a solid performance to defeat Wakefield last week but face a tougher ask this week as they host league-leaders St. Helens.
- The Wolves will be able to call upon winger Tom Lineham after he completed his suspension when sitting out against Trinity whilst rugby union convert Luther Burrell could make his debut after he was named in the 19-man squad for the first time.
- It would be a huge call by Warrington head coach Steve Price to give Burrell his debut in a game of such magnitude but his inclusion looks a possibility after outside backs Ryan Atkins and Jack Johnson were left out whilst Ben Murdoch-Masila drops out with a knock.
ST. HELENS
Head Coach: Justin Holbrook
Squad: Amor, Ashworth, Bentley, Coote, Costello, Fages, Grace, Knowles, Lees, Lomax, Makinson, McCarthy-Scarsbrook, Naiqama, Paulo, Percival, Peyroux, Smith, Thompson, Walmsley
Unavailable: James Roby, Zeb Taia
- St. Helens proved too good for struggling Leeds as the league leaders overcame the Rhinos to maintain their lead at the top of the table but will have to be on top of their game as they travel to second-placed Warrington.
- Zeb Taia will be out for Saints after suffering a dislocated shoulder last week whilst Mark Percival is a doubt with a tight hamstring but has been included in the 19-man squad and is expected to be passed fit.
- Joseph Paulo comes back into the 19-man squad in the only change to last week although Morgan Knowles is also expected to come back into the matchday 17 after he missed the win over Leeds.
THE PREDICTION
This top-of-the-table clash will see both teams looking to lay down a marker as the business end of the season closes in. Warrington produced a much better display than the previous week as they saw off Wakefield whilst Saints were too good for Leeds but it is the away side that can win again here. Saints look a class above every side in the league and should have the beating of Warrington although the Wolves will look to keep it tight and have the ability to win if they play to their potential.
