Castleford Tigers vs Wigan Warriors Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2026 Super League | Regular Season
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Grand finalists last year Wigan Warriors, want their Super League title back and travel to Castleford Tigers looking to take advantage of Hull KR’s slip-up three days earlier.
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Castleford Tigers team news: No one back from injury
The likes of Zac Cini, Cain Robb, Louis Senior and Semi Valemei all remain out injured for Castleford Tigers and are not ready to make a comeback, which has led to an unchanged squad being named by the hosts.
Squad: Blake Taaffe, Darnell McIntosh, Mikaele Ravalawa, Daejarn Asi, Tom Weaver, Renouf Atoni, Liam Hood, George Lawler, Jordan Lane, Alex Mellor, Joe Stimson, Brock Greacen, Joe Westerman, Chris Atkin, Fletcher Rooney, Brad Singleton, Jason Qareqare, Krystian Mapapalangi, Jenson Windley, Sam Hall, Jimmy Beckett
Wigan Warriors team news: Smith back in the fold
Wigan Warriors head coach Matt Peet has named half-back Harry Smith in the squad after he missed their Challenge Cup game last weekend, whilst all the big-name players such as Bevan French, Jai Field and Sam Walters are all ready to go.
Squad: Jai Field, Zach Eckersley, Adam Keighran, Jake Wardle, Liam Marshall, Bevan French, Harry Smith, Ethan Havard, Brad O’Neill, Luke Thompson, Junior Nsemba, Liam Farrell, Kaide Ellis, Sam Walters, Patrick Mago, Ollie Partington, Jack Farrimond, Sam Eseh, Tom Forber, Kian McDermott, Dayon Sambou
Castleford Tigers vs Wigan Warriors prediction
Wigan Warriors were handed all the motivation they need to go out and win away at Castleford Tigers when Hull KR, the team who beat them at Old Trafford in last year’s Super League Grand Final, were victims of a shock defeat at York Knights, opening the new campaign in dramatic style. Matty Peet will ensure no complacency leaks into the Wigan dressing room with Castleford a notoriously tough place to visit for any Super League team.
The Tigers ended last season in 11th-place, winning just six of their 27 league fixtures with a negative points difference of 419. It would be no surprise if they wound up struggling again in 2026 and have been dealt an exceedingly difficult start, with the likes of Bevan French and Jai Field capable of special plays on offense for the visitors.
Field in particular deserves special focus. Only Lewis Miller racked up more Super League tries than the 28-year-old’s tally of 24 last season. That’s an average of just under a try per match and his searing pace will no doubt see Field prove a massive challenge to contain for the Tigers backline. In the end, expect Field to get over at least once in what should be a comfortable Wigan win.
Castleford Tigers vs Wigan Warriors tip: Wigan Warriors to win and Jai Field to score a try
