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Hull KR v Hull FC \u2013 Friday April 3 \u2013 12:30pm<\/p>\n
Will Jackson: Hull KR 30-16 Hull FC<\/p>\n
Hull FC are the form team heading into this one, having picked up two wins on the spin, but I just find it hard to look beyond Rovers here, especially with home advantage. They were excellent on Friday night and I\u2019d back them to build on that showing.<\/p>\n
Sam Cook: Hull KR 26-14 Hull FC<\/p>\n
I think this is a game that will be won by who settles quickest, especially if it is Hull KR. The Black and Whites came close to folding a 22-0 lead last week but ultimately, they\u2019ve picked up two wins over sides that the Robins lost to but at Craven Park, I struggle to see them winning.<\/p>\n
Sam Brocksom: Hull KR 20-8 Hull FC<\/p>\n
With two wins on the spin, FC travel to Craven Park in full confidence however KR are so dominant at home, I can\u2019t see them getting a third consecutive two points this week.<\/p>\n
St Helens v Wigan Warriors \u2013 Friday April 3 \u2013 3pm<\/p>\n
WJ: St Helens 16-24 Wigan<\/p>\n
St Helens\u2019 lack of presence through the middle on Friday was pretty alarming and like KR, that is where Wigan excel. Paul Rowley\u2019s side play an expansive brand and get the ball to the danger men on the edges, but this game will be won and loss through the middle, for me.<\/p>\n
SC: St Helens 8-28 Wigan<\/p>\n
Both teams will be stinging from last week but I just think Saints will struggle to bounce back as their performances are largely down the number of players they\u2019re missing. Wigan are of course without Field, French and Jake Wardle but their pack is relatively healthy and that\u2019s where this game looks set to be won.<\/p>\n
SB: St Helens 14-30 Wigan<\/p>\n
A depleted Saints side won\u2019t want to put on a poor performance in a home derby match, but their bodies unavailable to them suggest Wigan will be too strong \u2013 particularly when that Wigan side will be keen to respond after last week\u2019s shock defeat<\/p>\n
Bradford Bulls v Leeds Rhinos \u2013 Friday April 3 \u2013 8pm<\/p>\n
WJ: Bradford 24-25 Leeds<\/p>\n
I expect both sides to score plenty of points in this one and I can also see Bradford using Odsal to their advantage. However, I\u2019m still backing Leeds for the win in this one, with a drop goal, be it in golden point or regulation time, being the difference.<\/p>\n
SC: Bradford 38-34 Leeds<\/p>\n
I expect this to be high-scoring and I\u2019m backing the Bulls for the upset based mainly on this game being at Odsal. Bradford will need their right edge to be far sharper than last week when Mapapalangi and Qareqare tore them apart, and this week it\u2019s Sivo time. However, their home form is strong and Leeds have a far shorter turnaround for this one.<\/p>\n
SB: Bradford 18-26 Leeds\u00a0<\/p>\n
I think this game could be close, and Bradford will be in a position to win for most of the game, but Leeds just have that little more experience in big matches that should see them to victory.<\/p>\n
Huddersfield Giants v York Knights \u2013 Saturday April 4 \u2013 3pm<\/p>\n
WJ: Huddersfield 22-10 York<\/p>\n
Huddersfield found their feet against Wigan and with their spine at full strength once more, I think they could have enough to pick up a second straight win.<\/p>\n
SC: Huddersfield 28-18 York<\/p>\n
Huddersfield are by no means over their injury crisis but their spine being back is massive and with York seeing full-back Toa Mata\u2019afa suffer injury last week, I fear they could struggle.<\/p>\n
SB: Huddersfield 24-18 York\u00a0<\/p>\n
Had York not picked up an injury to Toa Mata\u2019afa last week, I\u2019d have probably backed them. But, with Liam Harris out and Ben Jones-Bishop and Danny Richardson in doubt, I think the Giants have enough to earn their second win in a row.<\/p>\n
Warrington Wolves v Leigh Leopards \u2013 Saturday April 4 \u2013 3pm<\/p>\n
WJ: Warrington 28-18 Leigh<\/p>\n
Leigh could have some players returning to action but I just think Warrington will be too strong on the day. I\u2019m backing the Wolves to bounce back from their defeat at Leeds.<\/p>\n
SC: Warrington 22-18 Leigh<\/p>\n
These sides will face off a week later in the cup which makes for an interesting dynamic, particularly as they\u2019ll play at Magic and played in pre-season as well. Warrington will learn from the loss to Leeds and I think they\u2019ll marginally have enough here but could fall in the cup a week later.<\/p>\n
SB: Warrington 36-20 Leigh\u00a0<\/p>\n
After just scraping through against Toulouse last week, I think Warrington will prove too tough a test for Adrian Lam\u2019s injury-hit Leopards.<\/p>\n
Catalans Dragons v Toulouse Olympique \u2013 Saturday April 4 \u2013 7pm<\/p>\n
WJ: Catalans 30-10 Toulouse<\/p>\n
We saw the best and worst of Catalans on Sunday at Hull FC but if they turn up this week, which they should, they\u2019ll make short work of Toulouse in my opinion.<\/p>\n
SC: Catalans 24-22 Toulouse<\/p>\n
Two really unpredictable teams who both mounted but ultimately fell short with second-half comebacks in round six. Catalans could be light in their pack with injuries but the tide seems to be turning against the promoted teams after quick starts so I\u2019ll just back the Dragons.<\/p>\n
SB: Catalans 40-18 Toulouse<\/p>\n
Despite their best efforts to come back against Leigh, I think Toulouse are starting to fall away from the other two promoted sides, and if they aren\u2019t at their best could fall to a strong defeat here<\/p>\n
Castleford Tigers v Wakefield Trinity \u2013 Sunday April 5 \u2013 3pm<\/p>\n
WJ: Castleford 14-20 Wakefield<\/p>\n
Wakefield don\u2019t score too many points but they\u2019re on a roll now, having won their last four games in all competitions and I\u2019m yet to see anything to convince me that Castleford can back last week\u2019s win up with a repeat performance.<\/p>\n
SC: Castleford 22-20 Wakefield<\/p>\n
Play like they did last week and Castleford win this comfortably though Trinity have managed to stick in games and grind out wins, which makes me think this will be a close one to round off Rivals Round. I\u2019ll favour the Tigers to keep causing havoc on their right edge and nick this one late.<\/p>\n
SB: Castleford 24-16 Wakefield\u00a0<\/p>\n
The fact Castleford are at home gives them the edge for me. I expect a similar scoreline to the one that occurred in round 25 last season, with the Tigers taking the spoils again in what would be a huge achievement for Ryan Carr and his new side.<\/p>\n
Predictions Leaderboard<\/p>\n
1st: Will Jackson \u2013 38<\/p>\n
2nd: Sam Cook \u2013 31<\/p>\n
3rd: Sam Brocksom \u2013 29<\/p>\n
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