Wigan Warriors vs Wakefield Trinity: Kick-off time, TV channel and score prediction

For the second time in just over a week, Wigan take on Wakefield but this time they play just days after a derby against rivals St Helens.

After being soundly beaten by the Champions on Good Friday, Wigan will want to make a statement and get back on the horse showing that they are still the biggest threat to the Saints’ crown in 2022.

As for Wakefield, they experienced similar disappointment on Thursday as their good form was ended by a thumping loss to Castleford. If they want to play play-off rugby, a return to form here is a must.

Kick-off time and TV channel

The game kicks off at 15:00.

There will be no TV coverage of the game but highlights will be available on Super League’s YouTube channel.

Predicted Line-ups

Wigan Warriors
Wigan are boosted by the return of Kaide Ellis from suspension who will take over at prop. Speaking of bans, Sam Powell is available despite the huge ban he’s set to face after the derby with those suspensions not yet taking effect. The Warriors have lost Thomas Leuluai through injury so Harry Smith will take over in the halves. There is still no Zak Hardaker, so Wigan’s backline will remain the same.

23 Jai Field
24 Abbas Miski
13 John Bateman
2 Jake Bibby
1 Bevan French
6 Cade Cust
16 Harry Smith
8 Brad Singleton
9 Sam Powell
15 Kaide Ellis
11 Willie Isa
12 Liam Farrell
14 Morgan Smithies
Substitutes
10 Patrick Mago
17 Oliver Partington
19 Ethan Havard
20 Liam Byrne

Wakefield Trinity
Willie Poching made a number of changes to his 21-man squad as he looks to freshen things up playing just days after a disappointing defeat to Castleford. With Jacob Miller back in the fold, Poching may look to play all of his big players with Lee Gaskell at fullback as Max Jowitt potentially fills in on the wing with no Tom Johnstone available. With no Liam Hood, Liam Kay will play at nine with Harry Bowes on the bench. Brad Walker may also come back into the team after impressing earlier this season.

17 Lee Gaskell
27 Lewis Murphy
4 Reece Lyne
30 Corey Hall
1 Max Jowitt
6 Jacob Miller
7 Mason Lino
10 Tinirau Arona
19 Liam Kay
12 Kelepi Tanginoa
13 Jay Pitts
16 James Batchelor
11 Matty Ashurt
Substitutes
8 Eddie Battye
21 Brad Walker
22 Yusuf Aydin
24 Harry Bowes