Castleford Tigers vs Wakefield Trinity Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2026 Super League | Regular Season
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Both Castleford Tigers and Wakefield Trinity are coming off the back of impressive wins last time out, setting up this contest beautifully.
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Castleford Tigers team news: Multiple players back
Castleford Tigers welcome back a number of players for this match, including Jack Ashworth, Liam Hood and Joe Stimson. Alex Mellor is also named, but will likely face a late fitness test.
Squad: Zac Cini, Darnell McIntosh, Mikaele Ravalawa, Daejarn Asi, Tom Weaver, Renouf Atoni, Liam Hood, George Lawler, Jordan Lane, Alex Mellor, Joe Stimson, Brock Greacen, Joe Westerman, Aiden Doolan, Jason Qareqare, Krystian Mapapalangi, Sam Hall, George Hirst, Tom Forber, Jake Thewlis
Wakefield Trinity team news: One change made
Wakefield Trinity have made just the single switch to their squad, with Mason Lino back available following a hamstring injury and he replaces Jayden Myers.
Squad: Max Jowitt, Oliver Pratt, Cameron Scott, Corey Hall, Tom Johnstone, Jake Trueman, Mason Lino Mike McMeeken, Tyson Smoothy, Ky Rodwell, Seth Nikotemo, Matty Storton, Jazz Tevaga, Jay Pitts, Caleb Hamlin-Uele, Caius Faatili, Harvey Smith, Isaiah Vagana, Jack Sinfield, Josh Rourke, Tray Lolesio
Castleford Tigers vs Wakefield Trinity prediction
Wakefield Trinity currently being in the top five is a testament to the excellent start they’ve made to the season and the work being conducted by Daryl Powell and his staff. They’ve won four of six games in Super League and travel to Castleford Tigers full of confidence. Whilst the hosts have only two victories in comparison, both of those wins have come at home.
When taking into account Castleford’s offensive progress on home turf and the consistency of Wakefield over the course of the campaign, it’s worth backing a high-scoring encounter with over 42.5 points likely to be scored, regardless of who comes out on top.
Castleford Tigers vs Wakefield Trinity tip: Over 42.5 total points
