Warrington Wolves vs Wigan Warriors Preview & Prediction | 2024 Challenge Cup | Final
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Wembley Stadium plays host to the Challenge Cup final between two rivals that come into this with very little to split the two. Both Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors have performed consistently all year and this showpiece could go either way.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Saturday 8th June, 2024 - 15:07 / AUS - Sunday 9th June, 2024 - 00:07 / US EST - 10:07 / US PST - 07:07
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK - This match will be broadcast live on BBC Two / AUS - This match will be broadcast live on Fox League / US - This match will not be broadcast live
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK - This match will be streamed live on BBC iPlayer / AUS - This match will be streamed live on Kayo Sports / US - This match will not be streamed live
WARRINGTON WOLVES FORM: WIRE SUFFER FIRST LOSS IN FIVE
Warrington opted to rest most of their key men last week as they succumbed to a narrow loss against the Warriors. The one-point reverse only served to highlight how well the Wolves are performing as a squad and while it will have been a disappointment to fall short, there is a lot to like about this team.
LAST FIVE: WWWWL
WIGAN WARRIORS FORM: WARRIORS ARRIVE WITH FIVE STRAIGHT WINS
Wigan have won their last five matches across the board and will come into this clash with no fear. The reigning Super League and World Club Challenge champions know how to get the job done in big matches and will take some stopping.
LAST FIVE: WWWWW
WARRINGTON WOLVES TEAM NEWS: WILLIAMS BACK FOR WIRE
George Williams sat out last week owing to suspension but he returns here alongside some of Warrington’s other senior players. Toby King, Matt Dufty and Paul Vaughan are among those that will come back into the 17 having been rested last weekend.
21-MAN SQUAD: Ashton, Bullock, Crowther, Currie, Drinkwater, Dufty, Fitzgibbon, Harrison, Holroyd, King, Musgrove, Nicholson, Powell, Ratchford, Tai, Thewlis, Vaughan, Walker, Williams, Wood, Wrench
WIGAN WARRIORS TEAM NEWS: KEIGHRAN AND DUPREE COP BANS
With Wigan opting to name a stronger side than Warrington last week, they earned the two Super League points but it came at a cost. Adam Keighran was sent off in that game and has been handed a three-game ban for his high shot while Tyler Dupree was cited for a headbutt and has received the same fate.
21-MAN SQUAD: Field, Miski, Wardle, Marshall, French, Smith, Havard, O’Neill, Byrne, Farrell, Ellis, Cooper, Mago, Thompson, Leeming, Hill, Nsemba, Walters, Hampshire, Eckersley, Douglas
WARRINGTON WOLVES VS WIGAN WARRIORS PREDICTION
Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors will renew their rivalry in what looks set to be a mouthwatering contest. Both teams will fancy their chances of claiming some silverware here with Wigan proving over recent years that they have the know-how when it comes to big games. The reigning Super League champions have those experiences on their side but Warrington have been really impressive under Sam Burgess this year and he can lead his side to glory in what should be an extremely tight affair.
WARRINGTON WOLVES VS WIGAN WARRIORS TIP: WARRINGTON WOLVES TO WIN BY 1-12 POINTS
