2021 Super League – Wigan Warriors vs Wakefield Trinity Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Wigan Warriors vs Wakefield Trinity taking place? Thursday 1st April, 2021 – 18:00 (UK)
Where is Wigan Warriors vs Wakefield Trinity taking place? Totally Wicked Stadium
Where can I get tickets for Wigan Warriors vs Wakefield Trinity? Click here for the official Super League ticket section
What channel is Wigan Warriors vs Wakefield Trinity on? Sky Sports Arena
Where can I stream Wigan Warriors vs Wakefield Trinity? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via the Sky Go app
THE TEAM NEWS
WIGAN WARRIORS
- Wigan Warriors’ under-strength side had to show some real character as they fought back from 18-0 down in their season opener against Leigh Centurions but they did just enough to edge the victory last week.
- The Warriors know they have big improvements to make if they are to back that up with another success here and they are boosted by the return of Jackson Hastings, although Wigan have suffered a huge blow with new signing Jai Field ruled out for five months with a hamstring injury.
21-man squad: Bateman, Bibby, Bullock, Byrne, Clark, Clubb, Farrell, Halsall, Hanley, Hardaker, Hastings, Havard, Isa, Leuluai, McDonnell, Partington, Powell, Shorrocks, Singleton, Smith, Smithies
Unavailable: Bevan French, Liam Marshall, Dom Manfredi, Oliver Gildart, Jai Field
Questionable:
WAKEFIELD TRINITY
- Wakefield Trinity pushed Leeds Rhinos all the way last week but fell just short in their quest to get off to a solid start to the campaign and they now face another tough task in this clash with Wigan Warriors.
- Trinity winger Tom Johnstone scored two brilliant long-range efforts but it was not enough as his side were beaten 22-28 but head coach Chris Chester has Ryan Hampshire and Jay Pitts at his disposal for this contest.
21-man squad: Arona, Arundel, Ashurst, Batchelor, Crowther, Fifita, Green, Hampshire, Johnstone, Kay, Lino, Lyne, Miller, Pitts, Senior, Tangata, Tanginoa, Tupou, B. Walker, Westerman, J. Wood
Unavailable: Max Jowitt, Kyle Wood, Eddie Battye, Alex Walker,
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THE PREDICTION
Wigan Warriors did what was required to earn the come-from-behind win in Round 1 but a similar level of performance could see them fall to defeat in this clash with Wakefield Trinity. Wigan were slow starters as they conceded the opening three tries of the match but they fought back to edge the victory in difficult conditions. Wakefield Trinity on the other hand were involved in an entertaining game with Leeds Rhinos but they fell short by just six points. Trinity showed some decent signs with the ball in that game and while it may not necessarily be enough to claim the win here, they can post enough points to prevail with the benefit of a +12.5 start on the handicap.
