Buoyed by victory over Warrington Wolves in the Challenge Cup Sixth Round and three wins in a row, Wakefield Trinity came into this fixture full of confidence.
Salford, meanwhile, came into the back of this one off a disappointing defeat to Wigan.
David Fifita missed out again due to injury for Trinity, but Tom Johnstone was back after recovering from concussion.
Joe Burgess was a surprise omission as Ken Sio returned for Salford, with Sam Luckley joining the bench.
TRINITY
1 Max Jowitt
2 Tom Johnstone
30 Corey Hall
4 Reece Lyne
19 Liam Kay
6 Jacob Miller
7 Mason Lino
12 Kelepi Tanginoa
9 Liam Hood
10 Tinirau Arona
11 Matty Ashurst
13 Jay Pitts
16 James Batchelor
Subs (all used)
8 Eddie Battye
14 Jordy Crowther
15 Jai Whitbread
22 Yusuf Aydin
Also in 21-man squad
21 Brad Walker
23 Sadiq Adebiyi
24 Harry Bowes
35 David Fifita
RED DEVILS
1 Ryan Brierley
22 Rhys Williams
28 Deon Cross
4 Tim Lafai
2 Ken Sio
6 Brodie Croft
7 Marc Sneyd
15 King Vuniyayawa
9 Andy Ackers
29 Alex Gerrard
13 Elijah Taylor
16 Ryan Lannon
19 Jack Ormondroyd
Subs
8 Sitaleki Akauola
10 Greg Burke
18 Chris Atkin
26 Sam Luckley
Also in 21-man squad
5 Joe Burgess
21 Josh Johnson
23 Dan Sarginson
27 Amir Bourouh