Castleford Tigers vs St. Helens Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2026 Super League | Regular Season
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Castleford Tigers welcome Super League leaders St Helens to the The OneBore Stadium on Saturday and the hosts will be hoping to reverse a miserable record against the Saints.
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Castleford Tigers team news: Two changes to squad
Castleford Tigers have made two changes ahead of this latest Super League encounter, with Aiden Doolan making way along with the suspended George Hirst, the pair replaced by Mikaele Ravalawa and Semi Valemei.
Squad: Semi Valemei, Zac Cini, Darnell McIntosh, Mikaele Ravalawa, Daejarn Asi, Tom Weaver, Renouf Atoni, George Lawler, Jordan Lane, Alex Mellor, Joe Stimson, Brock Greacen, Jack Ashworth, Louis Senior, Jason Qareqare, Krystian Mapapalangi, Sam Hall, Cain Robb, Ashton Golding, Phoenix Laulu-Togaga’e, Tyler Dupree
St. Helens team news: Percival return to the fold
St. Helens welcome back two players into their squad following injury, including the experienced Mark Percival, who returns alongside Noah Stephens with Alfie Sinclair and George Whitby the men replaced.
Squad: Jack Welsby, Kyle Feldt, Harry Robertson, Mark Percival, Deon Cross, Tristan Sailor, Jonny Lomax, Alex Walmsley, Daryl Clark, Curtis Sironen, Shane Wright, David Klemmer, George Delaney, Matt Whitley, Lewis Murphy, Noah Stephens, Joe Shorrocks, Owen Dagnall, Jake Davies, Tom Humphreys, Jackson Hastings
Castleford Tigers vs St. Helens prediction
Whenever Castleford Tigers and St. Helens have done battle in recent years, it’s been the latter who has often come out on top. Paul Rowley’s outfit have won 10 of the last 11 meetings between the two teams and that, combined with their form this season will fill them with confidence as they make the trip across the M62.
The Saints bounced back from their Challenge Cup semi-final loss to rivals Wigan Warriors by getting past Huddersfield Giants last week. They will be eager to follow that up and continue their fine form in Super League, where they have won nine of their 11 matches so far.
As for Castleford, the Tigers picked up a much-needed win last week against York Knights but that followed two dismal losses against both Hull sides, which saw them concede 50 points in both matches.
They have struggled against the better teams in the division and even if St. Helens are not are full tilt in the warmer weather, Rowley’s men should still have far too much quality for the Tigers.
Castleford Tigers vs St. Helens tip: St. Helens HT/FT
