It’s derby day as Wigan Warriors prepare to take on their arch rivals St Helens for the first time this season.
Here’s how our panel of pundits see tonight’s clash going.
Matthew Shaw – Rugby League Live
There’s no way Wigan can win this, regardless of the form book allegedly being thrown out of the window.
They’re miles off and down on troops while Saints look sharp as ever
Prediction: St Helens
Richard Stead – BBC Radio Humberside
Wigan’s recent form and absentee list seem to make this an easy result to predict than normal. The Warriors could gain an upset but that’s exactly what it’d be!
Prediction: St Helens
Ross Heppenstall – Rugby League Live
Wigan are struggling to score points right now and the amount of tries they are conceding is also a cause for concern.
Saints, on home soil, will revel in inflicting more pain on their most hated rivals.
Prediction: St Helens
James O’Brien – Rugby League Live
Wigan are down on troops and in a rut. They should lift for this one but it won't be enough.
Prediction: St Helens
William Jackson – Rugby League Live
I’ve got my fingers crossed for a tight contest tonight but in truth I can only see this one going one way.
Wigan have been way off in recent weeks and while the form book can be thrown out of the window on derby day, it’s fair to say anything but a comfortable Saints victory would be a shock.
Prediction: St Helens
Current standings
Richard Stead: 55
Ross Heppenstall: 53
Will Jackson: 51
James Smailes: 51
James O’Brien: 50
Gareth Walker: 48
Matt Shaw: 46
