2021 Super League – Wigan Warriors vs Salford Red Devils Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Wigan Warriors vs Salford Red Devils taking place? Friday 6th August, 2021 – 19:45 (UK)
Where is Wigan Warriors vs Salford Red Devils taking place? DW Stadium
Where can I get tickets for Wigan Warriors vs Salford Red Devils? Click here for the official Super League ticket section
What channel is Wigan Warriors vs Salford Red Devils on? Wigan Warriors vs Salford Red Devils will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Wigan Warriors vs Salford Red Devils? Wigan Warriors vs Salford Red Devils cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE TEAM NEWS
WIGAN WARRIORS
- Wigan Warriors produced one of their better attacking displays of the season as they proved to be far too good for winless Leigh Centurions last week and they will now go in search of a fifth win in six matches.
- The Warriors hit the 50-point mark in that straightforward success and they will hope to build on that with the inclusion of the Zak Hardaker and Jai Field who will significantly boost Wigan’s attacking options should they take to the field following injuries.
21-man squad: Bateman, Bibby, Bourouh, Bullock, Byrne, Clark, Clubb, Field, Gildart, Halsall, Hanley, Hardaker, Hastings, Havard, Isa, Marshall, Pearce-Paul, Powell, Shorrocks, Smith, Smithies
Unavailable: Bevan French, Brad Singleton, Oliver Partington, Tommy Leuluai, Liam Farrell
Questionable: Jai Field, Zak Hardaker, Morgan Smithies, Ethan Havard
SALFORD RED DEVILS
- Salford Red Devils lost out last time out against Leeds Rhinos as they failed to make it three straight wins and they now face the tough task of coming up against in-form Wigan Warriors as they attempt to return to winning ways.
- The Red Devils have seen their previous two fixtures wiped out because of COVID-19 protocols and they appear to still be struggling with big changes to their squad for this contest, although Kevin Brown and Elijah Taylor are important inclusions.
21-man squad: Ackers, Addy, Aspey, Atkin, Brown, Burgess, Costello, Hingano, Johnson, Livett, Lolohea, Luckley, Mossop, Ormondroyd, Patton, Pauli, Robson, Roebuck, Sarginson, Taylor, Williams
Unavailable: Kallum Watkins, James Greenwood, Oliver Roberts, Morgan Escare, Greg Burke, Sebastine Ikahihifo, Krisnan Inu, Ryan Lannon, Jack Wells, Ken Sio
Questionable: Kevin Brown, Elijah Taylor
THE PREDICTION
Wigan Warriors did not let their loss to Warrington Wolves bother
them as they produced an immediate response to winning ways. They were
far too good for Leigh Centurions last week, notching 50 points and
conceding just six in a huge victory and with some key man back in their
squad for this game, they will be confident of recording another
success here. Salford Red Devils have shown signs of improvement in
their recent matches but they lost last time out against Leeds Rhinos
and in what is another tough game, they look set to fall short here with
the Warriors able to cover the -13.5 handicap.
