{"id":597609,"date":"2026-05-22T07:48:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T07:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/597609\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T07:48:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T07:48:20","slug":"super-league-round-12-predictions-as-strong-hull-kr-win-expected-but-warrington-wolves-tipped-for-slip-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/597609\/","title":{"rendered":"Super League Round 12 predictions as strong Hull KR win expected but Warrington Wolves tipped for slip-up"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Our Super League predictions are back, starting with tonight\u2019s game between Hull KR and Wigan Warriors, a match that\u2019s been diluted due to squad rotation ahead of next week\u2019s Challenge Cup Final between the two sides.<\/p>\n

Before jumping into our picks for that and the other six weeks, we need to look back at last week\u2019s Super League predictions, where Sam Brocksom completed a clean sweep as he landed every game, including Bradford Bulls\u2019 dramatic win over Hull FC.<\/p>\n

As for this week\u2019s action, it begins tonight when Hull KR face a heavily rotated Wigan Warriors<\/a> side with Matt Peet taking no chances in terms of injury or suspension ahead of the Challenge Cup Final.<\/p>\n

Friday night sees Leeds Rhinos host Huddersfield Giants whilst Hull FC look to bounce back from the aforementioned defeat as they go on the road to face Leigh Leopards.<\/p>\n

There are three matches on Saturday, starting with Castleford Tigers versus St Helens, before evening games see Toulouse Olympique host Wakefield Trinity and York Knights host Catalans.<\/p>\n

Bradford Bulls will then seek their first away win of the Super League season on Sunday in the final game of the round. Here is what we think will unfold over the weekend, as well as an updated leaderboard following last week\u2019s results.<\/p>\n

Major Warrington Wolves slip-up plus big Hull KR v Wigan Warriors verdict \u2013 Click here to watch the latest episode of the Serious About Rugby League Predictions Show<\/a><\/p>\n

Super League round 12 predictions<\/p>\n

Hull KR v Wigan Warriors \u2013 Thursday, 21st May @ 20:00<\/p>\n

Peter Smith: Hull KR 30-10 Wigan<\/p>\n

Both coaches are resting top players ahead of Wembley next weekend, but the Robins\u2019 21 is stronger \u2013 or at least more experienced \u2013 and with home advantage they should win it.<\/p>\n

Sam Cook: Hull KR 38-12 Wigan<\/p>\n

Depending how strong Willie Peters opts to go, this could end up being a blowout given the sheer inexperience of the Wigan Warriors squad. Add to that the hostile nature of Craven Park and I\u2019d expect a comfortable home win.<\/p>\n

Sam Brocksom: Hull KR 50-10 Wigan<\/p>\n

Wigan\u2019s decision to play their kids will be proved right or wrong depending on if they win the Challenge Cup, but they have almost certainly thrown away this Super League game to do just that, so they will be hoping they have made the right choice.<\/p>\n

Leeds Rhinos v Huddersfield Giants \u2013 Friday, 22nd May @ 20:00<\/p>\n

PS: Leeds 28-16 Huddersfield<\/p>\n

This might be much closer than Rhinos\u2019 56-22 victory last month and Lachie Miller\u2019s suspension<\/a> is a blow for the home side, but they should still win it fairly comfortably to ruin Jim Lenihan\u2019s debut as Huddersfield coach.<\/p>\n

SC: Leeds 36-10 Huddersfield<\/p>\n

The Giants proved last week that they won\u2019t go away easily but they\u2019ve lost a few key players to injury this week and with the Rhinos back at Headingley, they may put on a show.<\/p>\n

SB: Leeds 36-6 Huddersfield<\/p>\n

Lachie Miller\u2019s absence will be a blow, but Leeds at home should be far too strong for a depleted Huddersfield.<\/p>\n

Leigh Leopards v Hull FC\u00a0 \u2013 Friday, 22nd May @ 20:00<\/p>\n

PS: Leigh 36-20 Hull FC<\/p>\n

Leigh are showing signs of life and can take a lot out of their performance against Hull KR last week. It\u2019s not easy to predict what Hull will produce, but their last two performances have been dire.<\/p>\n

SC: Leigh 36-10 Hull FC<\/p>\n

Leigh were unfortunate against Hull KR and were arguably the better side for most of the 80 minutes, bar the 15 minutes before half-time. Compare that to Hull FC who have now lost consecutive games to promoted sides and are short on numbers, all signs point to a Leopards win.<\/p>\n

SB: Leigh 30-14 Hull FC<\/p>\n

Leigh performed well, albeit in defeat, against Hull KR last weekend, and I expect them to continue that form this week and put a good score on the Black and Whites<\/p>\n

Castleford Tigers v St Helens \u2013 Saturday, 23rd May @ 15:00<\/p>\n

PS: Castleford 12-24 St Helens<\/p>\n

Tigers will be buoyed by last week\u2019s win at York, but they haven\u2019t backed up good performances this year and Saints, despite their injury problems, are tough to beat.<\/p>\n

SC: Castleford 16-34 St Helens<\/p>\n

Castleford\u2019s inability to back up wins points to a St Helens win and Saints will want to kick on given the fact they lost the second-half to Huddersfield 18-2 last week.<\/p>\n

SB: Castleford 12-28 St Helens<\/p>\n

Castleford\u2019s consistency has been non-existent this season, and with the league leaders coming to town, they will need to be on top form. However, I can\u2019t see them getting back-to-back wins here.<\/p>\n

Toulouse Olympique v Wakefield Trinity \u2013 Saturday, 23rd May @ 17:00<\/p>\n

PS: Toulouse 10-50 Wakefield<\/p>\n

Revenge time for Trinity after their shock home loss in round one and, if they pick up where they left off against Catalans Dragons last week, it could be by a big score.<\/p>\n

SC: Toulouse 14-46 Wakefield<\/p>\n

The French side are slow starters typically but Trinity\u2019s pack is in such a rich vein of form that I find it hard to see them clawing much back, so if Wakefield start as strong as they finished last week then this could get ugly.<\/p>\n

SB: Toulouse 14-20 Wakefield<\/p>\n

This game will be interesting given neither side have been able to start well this season, but their second halves have been far better. That being said, Wakefield should win this one despite being the travelling side.<\/p>\n

York Knights v Catalans Dragons \u2013 Saturday, 23rd May @ 20:00<\/p>\n

PS: York 22-24 Catalans<\/p>\n

Catalans\u2019 away form is shocking, but with John Cartwright at the helm<\/a> a new coach bounce might get them past injury-hit York.<\/p>\n

SC: York 18-24 Catalans<\/p>\n

The Knights are always competitive but their injury list is now reaching a level where they will really struggle, even if Catalans\u2019 road form is poor. Players will surely be keen to perform given John Cartwright\u2019s addition and also for personal pride after last week\u2019s collapse against Wakefield.<\/p>\n

SB: York 18-22 Catalans<\/p>\n

John Cartwright has joined the Dragons until the end of the season, and that new manager bounce could make a difference this week. It will be an incredible effort to go from the horrors of Wakefield last week to winning at the weekend, but Catalans have the star quality to do that.<\/p>\n

Warrington Wolves v Bradford Bulls\u00a0 \u2013 Sunday, 24th May @ 15:00<\/p>\n

PS: Warrington\u00a0 30-14 Bradford<\/p>\n

Warrington probably won\u2019t have it all their own way, but they look too strong for Bulls, especially on home turf.<\/p>\n

SC: Warrington 18-22 Bradford<\/p>\n

My shock pick of the week, something I outlined on the Serious About Rugby League Predictions Show, and it comes mainly to Warrington putting in poor second-half showings in their last two. With how competitive the Bulls have been and importantly the fact Jayden Nikorima is fit, I fear they could sneak a close one as they did against Hull FC.<\/p>\n

SB: Warrington 24-16 Bradford<\/p>\n

Wire\u2019s second half last week was far from ideal, allowing Toulouse back into a game they were never really in. If they do that this week, the Bulls could pull off a shock win \u2013 however I think Warrington will have enough to avoid a slip-up.<\/p>\n

Motive for Brodie Croft Rhinos exit & Hull FC\u2019s unwanted record \u2013 Click here to watch the latest episode of the Serious About Rugby League Show<\/a><\/p>\n

Predictions Leaderboard<\/p>\n

1st: Peter Smith\u2013 65<\/p>\n

2nd: Sam Cook \u2013 64<\/p>\n

3rd: Sam Brocksom \u2013 60<\/p>\n

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