We've reached round five of the Super League season and as we do every week, we've collected the thoughts of the local and national press to get their predictions for this week's games.
Wigan Warriors and Hull FC kick things off this evening in a mouthwatering clash between two unbeaten sides.
Here's how our pundits panel see the match at the DW Stadium going.
Gareth Walker - The Mirror
The Warriors looked excellent last week in beating Cas, with Bevan French adding another dimension to their improving attack. With no Josh Reynolds still, am edging towards a close home win.
Prediction: Wigan Warriors
Aaron Bower - The Guardian
The game of the weekend without question. Both have been impressive, albeit far from perfect, at the start of 2021 - but home advantage for Wigan gives them the edge.
Prediction: Wigan Warriors
Matt Shaw - Rugby League Live editor
Just think this might be a game too for for Hull.
They’ve done great, but Marc Sneyd didn’t look fully fit last week and they’re obviously without Josh Reynolds still. Throw in the fact Wigan are getting better and better, it’s hard to see this not being a Wigan win.
Prediction: Wigan Warriors
Richard Stead - BBC Radio Humberside
Wigan’s record against Hull is good and in last year’s play off encounter they bullied the black and whites. FC are a better team this year but looked a little tired against Wakefield so I’m just siding with the Warriors.
Prediction: Wigan Warriors
William Jackson - Hull Live
The most intriguing game of the season so far as someone’s ‘O’ has to go. Both pride themselves on their miserly defence but without Josh Reynolds Hull’s attack hasn’t been quite on the same level. I think that might be the difference.
Prediction: Wigan Warriors
James Smailes - sports editor
I give Hull FC a better chance next week when Josh Reynolds is back to provide an extra touch of quality and unpredictability, but tonight I have to go with the hosts who are showing that champion ability of getting the job done no matter how they play.
Prediction: Wigan Warriors
James O'Brien - Hull Live
A tough one to call. Hull FC have still got results without Josh Reynolds but haven't had the same attacking threat. Wigan looked in ominous form against Castleford and it is hard to bet against them with home advantage.
Prediction: Wigan Warriors
Latest standings
Will Jackson: 19
Ross Heppenstall: 19
James Smailes: 19
Richard Stead: 18
Gareth Walker: 17
Aaron Bower: 17
James O’Brien: 17
Matt Shaw: 15
