Wigan vs Warrington Tips: The Panel's Best Bets For The Challenge Cup Final

Wigan Warriors vs Warrington Wolves Betting Tips

• The Panel Tip 1: Liam Marshall To Score A Try Anytime – 5/4 With Unibet
• The Panel Tip 2: Harry Smith To Be Named Man Of The Match – 4/1 With Betfred
• The Panel Tip 3: Wigan To Win By 1-10 Points – 2/1 With Coral

Just 12 miles separate the two teams taking to the hallowed Wembley turf on Saturday (3:07 pm, BBC One) as Wigan Warriors face Warrington Wolves in the Challenge Cup final.

The Cherry and Whites are 8/13 favourites with betting sites to hold the trophy aloft for the 21st time, but Wire will prove a tough test as they are set to feature in their first Challenge Cup final since 2019.

The pair met just a week ago, with Wigan narrowly defeating Warrington 19-18 in the Super League fixture. However, the duo will battle it out again on the biggest stage, with the stakes increased tenfold.

The Panel are confident the that Wigan will edge out Warrington on this occasion and are backed up by the odds.

Sam Burgess’ men are available at 2/1 on rugby league betting sites to cause an upset and win a 10th Challenge Cup title.

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Marshall’s Magical Finishing

In last week's fixture, Liam Marshall scored his 13th try of the season, putting him two clear at the top of the Super League try-scoring charts.

With an average of 1.18 tries per game, it's no surprise to see Wigan’s number five feature in The Panel's selections, especially given his generous odds of 5/4 offered by Unibet.

The 28-year-old has scored in both of his last two games against Warrington, and he will aim to make it three in a row on the grandest stage of all at Wembley on Saturday.

We expect Matty Peet’s men to be on the front foot from the start, and utilising the wide channels with players like Abbas Miski and Marshall could be key to Wigan’s success.

With 13 tries in 11 Super League matches this season, Marshall is a strong candidate to cross the whitewash at least once in the final.

The Panel Tip 1: Liam Marshall To Score A Try Anytime – 5/4 With Unibet

Smith To Command The Tempo

Harry Smith will be at the heart of Wigan’s play for 80 minutes on Saturday, and his kicking game could be the key to securing the Cherry and Whites the trophy.

With Adam Keighran suspended following a red card against Warrington last week, Smith is expected to resume conversion duties in his absence. His accuracy with the boot could be decisive in determining the final score.

Both teams have conceded an average of just 13 points per game in the 2024 Super League season, suggesting that a moment of brilliance might be needed to clinch victory. This sets the stage for Smith to potentially earn the Lance Todd Trophy.

At 24 years of age, Smith is the third favourite for the award at 4/1 with betting apps. If Wigan emerges victorious, the contest for the individual accolade will likely be between Smith and Bevan French.

The Panel Tip 2: Harry Smith To Be Named Man Of The Match – 4/1 With Betfred

Wigan Are Reliable On The Big Occasion

Wigan are the most successful team in Challenge Cup history, winning the trophy 20 times and finishing runners-up on 13 other occasions.

Sam Burgess faces the challenge of ending a six-match losing streak against their local rivals, with Warrington's last triumph coming back in 2021.

The likes of Smith, French, Marshall, and Miski could pose a significant threat to the Warrington defence, necessitating top performances from George Williams and Matt Dufty.

Notably, three of Wigan's last four victories over Warrington have been decided by margins of less than 10 points, making the 2/1 odds offered by Coral particularly enticing.

Last year’s Challenge Cup final between Leigh Leopards and Hull KR was the first in the competition's history to be decided by golden point, and this contest could also be resolved by the narrowest of margins.

The Panel Tip 3: Wigan To Win By 1-10 Points – 2/1 With Coral