Super League: Warrington Wolves vs St Helens tips, predicted score, key stats and verdict
- Seb Sternik
- 6 June 2023
St Helens will be looking to pile more misery on local rivals Warrington Wolves when the two sides clash this Friday night.
Despite starting their Super League campaign like a runaway train, Warrington Wolves have simply capitulated in recent weeks.
Following a run of three straight defeats across all competitions, the hosts will need to produce a spectacular turnaround if they are to down the reigning world champions.
Date, KO time and TV coverage
Super League, Friday 7 July, Kick-off 20.00, Sky Sports
Predicted score
Warrington Wolves 10-26 St Helens
Suggested bets
Key stats
Warrington Wolves have won just one of their last six games across all competitions
St Helens have lost just one of their last eight matches
Warrington have scored over 18 points in just one of their last seven matches
St Helens have won four straight head-to-head meetings with Warrington
Verdict
I'm not a cynical person - trust me, I'm not. I still believe that England can win the Ashes. I'm positive Tyson Fury will soon fight a worthwhile opponent. I'm even certain the Gallagher brothers will one day reunite.
My hopeful nature, however, has limits and it ends with the Warrington Wolves.
Wire got out of the blocks faster Michael Johnson at the 1996 Olympics as Daryl Powell's men amassed 11 wins from their first 13 Super League games.
Since then, the Wolves have completely capitulated, picking up just one win from their last six games.
Following their most recent loss to Leeds Rhinos, head coach Powell remained in his coaching booth until after the Halliwell Jones Stadium had completely emptied.
As the Warrington boss pondered the causes of his team's recent collapse, St Helens were busy getting their groove on.
The reigning and defending champions of the world have won seven of their last eight matches - including a 22-0 success against Castleford last week.
Paul Wellens can take his side level on points with Warrington, Wigan and second-placed Leigh with a victory on Friday.
Saints boast the strongest defence in the competition having conceded just 225 points from their opening 16 games.
That's certainly doesn't spell good news for a Warrington side which has scored 18+ points in just one of their last seven outings.
With that in mind, we're backing the visitors to put an old-school display and walk out as comfortable victors in this upcoming Retro Round.
St Helens to win by 11 to 20 points is our main tip.
