Hull FC vs Castleford Tigers – League Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Super League
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THE FACTS
When is Hull FC vs Castleford Tigers on and what time does it start? Hull FC vs Castleford Tigers will take place on Sunday 19th February, 2023 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Hull FC vs Castleford Tigers taking place? Hull FC vs Castleford Tigers will take place at MKM Stadium in Hull, England
Where can I get tickets for Hull FC vs Castleford Tigers? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Hull FC vs Castleford Tigers
What channel is Hull FC vs Castleford Tigers on in the UK? Hull FC vs Castleford Tigers will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Hull FC vs Castleford Tigers in the UK? Hull FC vs Castleford Tigers cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE TEAM NEWS
HULL FC
- After another woeful campaign, Hull FC parted ways with Brett Hodgson with the club opting to go for an experienced head coach in an effort to turn their fortunes around.
- Ex-Hull KR boss Tony Smith will lead the Black and Whites this year and with some eye-catching signings such as Jake Clifford, there is hope that Hull can produce a better season this time around.
21-man squad: Hoy, Swift, Sutcliffe, McIntosh, Clifford, Sao, Houghton, Satea, Savelio, Lane, Fash, Lovodua, Cator, Evans, Scott, McNamara, Brown, Griffin, Litten, Taylor, Dwyer
Unavailable: Carlos Tuimavave (Injured), Connor Wynne (Injured), Jamie Shaul (Injured), Jake Trueman (Injured), Mitieli Vulikijapani (Injured)
Questionable: Ligi Sao, Andre Savelio
CASTLEFORD TIGERS
- Castleford Tigers missed out on a spot in the play-offs by the narrowest of margins in 2022 and will look to use that disappointment to spur them on in this new season.
- Cas have added some quality to their side with Gareth Widdop and Jacob Miller set to form a new halfback pairing that duo are likely to be key to their chances this year.
21-man squad: Evalds, Turner, Fonua, Faraimo, Widdop, Miller, Lawler, McShane, Griffin, Edwards, Mellor, Westerman, Massey, Milner, Broadbent, Vete, Mustapha, Mamo, Matagi, Robb, Watts
Unavailable: Danny Richardson (Injured), Greg Eden (Injured), Alex Sutcliffe (Injured)
Questionable:
THE PREDICTION
Hull FC and Castleford Tigers will both have a point to prove this year having missed out on the play-offs with 2022. Hull have opted for a change in direction with Tony Smith coming in and that could lead to a better style of play too. The Tigers were much closer to the top six last year, only to miss out in the final game of the regular season. This looks like an intriguing game for both sides to kick-off their campaign and it could go either way but slight preference is for the Black and Whites who can prevail in front of a bumper crowd full of optimism.
