It may have required a crystal ball to foresee Wakefield Trinity and Warrington Wolves meeting at Old Trafford in the Super League Grand Final , but both teams are there on merit.
Warrington emphatically ended the reign of Hull KR before showing true grit to edge out Leeds Rhinos 14-12 at Headingley in their semi-final .
Wakefield , meanwhile, put in a near-perfect performance when dashing the treble hopes of Wigan Warriors with a 33-6 away win that was simply sensational.
On that evidence, we reckon Trinity are great value at EVS in the match betting for our main Super League Grand Final prediction .
Betting Odds
Super League Grand Final Betting Odds
Result | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Warrington Wolves | 3/4 | 57.1% |
Wakefield Trinity | EVS | 50% |
Draw | 22/1 | 4.3% |
*Odds are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change.
Warrington Wolves are 3/4 favourites to beat Wakefield Trinity , who can be backed @ evens, with the draw @ 22/1.
How to Watch
How to watch the Super League Grand Final
Saturday’s big clash is scheduled to kick off at 18:00 BST and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event .
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Head-to-Head
Warrington Wolves vs Wakefield Trinity head-to-head record
Warrington won this year’s first regular-season encounter 27-16 on home turf back in February, but Wakefield gained revenge via a 25-18 triumph in front of their own fans just a month ago.
Form Guides
Warrington Wolves form guide
The Wolves ensured there will be a new name on the trophy after following up a 35-12 demolition of Hull KR by just shading Leeds in a titanic tussle.
Warrington have been beaten finalists four times and head coach Sam Burgess declared: “I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t interested in trying to break the drought.”
However, he also insisted: “It’s not heavy on us and I want to keep it that way. It’s more about this new group and creating our own piece of history, rather than being weighed down by the past.”
Warrington did get the rub of the green against an injury-hit Leeds outfit in the semis, though, and the feeling is that their sometimes ill-disciplined forwards will be put under pressure in the Grand Final .
The kicking game of world-class half-back George Williams has been excellent of late, but the narrow in-goal areas at Old Trafford may negate his influence a touch.
We just believe Wakefield have an all-round stronger side in their current mood, so 9/2 for Trinity to triumph by 6-10 points is added to our Super League Grand Final betting tips .
Wakefield Trinity form guide
Trinity secured fourth place in the table by finishing off with three straight victories and began the play-offs with a 26-16 home defeat of Leigh Leopards .
Wakefield then obliterated hot favourites Wigan on the road to romp into their first ever Super League Grand Final , putting in a display which head coach Daryl Powell hailed as “exceptional”.
Much of the damage may have been done with three tries in 10 minutes during Adam Keighran’s second-half yellow card, but they had earlier survived Jazz Tevaga being sent to the sin bin, so nothing can be taken away from such an outstanding effort.
Powell , who will come up against his former club at Old Trafford , commented: “I think it’s been a growth of belief throughout the year and it’s been there since maybe six weeks ago – a genuine belief that we could win the comp.”
As a club, Wakefield may be heading into uncharted territory, but their current squad is not short on big-match experience, with NRL Grand Final winner Tyson Smoothy , Samoa international Tevaga and captain Mike McMeeken featuring in a powerful pack of forwards.
Tom Johnstone and Lachlan Walmsley are two big wingers with great presence at both ends of the pitch and this hard-working unit is always difficult to break down. Only one of the last 10 Super League Grand Finals has produced more than 30 points, so 10/3 for Wakefield to win and under 29.5 to be scored on Saturday is a percentage pick for Trinity fans .
Betting Tips
Super League Grand Final Betting Tips
Wakefield to win by 6-10 points @ 9/2
Wakefield to win and under 29.5 points to be scored @ 10/3
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