Match Info
Super League - Round 1Date: 15 February 2026, SundayLocation: Wheldon Road (Castleford)Where to Watch on TV: | |
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United-kingdom | BBC Sport app, BBC Sport, Sky Go, Sky Sports+, Superleague+ |
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Castleford Tigers |
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Wigan Warriors |
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- The most likely Over/Under: 40.50
- The most likely Handicap: 2 (-18)
- The best margin for this event is 6.6%, offered by

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Castleford Tigers 12.2% | Draw 3.3% | Wigan Warriors 84.5% |
Initial Probability (when we started the analysis)
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:Castleford Tigers has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.4%)Wigan Warriors has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.4%)Castleford Tigers - Wigan Warriors Predictions
Users Predictions:
3 users predict this event. Wigan will win (votes: 3 - 100%). Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Wigan (votes: 1 - 100%). Expected Score (Market Odds): 11:29 
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Lineups
| Starting Lineups |
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1. Taafe B.
| 1. Field J.
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4. McIntosh D.
| 2. Eckersley Z.
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5. Ravalawa M.
| 3. Keighran A.
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6. Asi D.
| 4. Wardle J.
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7. Weaver T.
| 5. Marshall L.
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8. Atoni R.
| 6. French B.
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9. Hood L.
| 7. Smith H.
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10. Lawler G.
| 9. O'Neill B.
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11. Lane J.
| 10. Thompson L.
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12. Mellor A.
| 11. Nsemba J.
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13. Stimson J.
| 12. Farrell L.
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22. Qareqare J.
| 13. Ellis K.
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23. Mapapalangi K.
| 14. Walters S.
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| Substitutes |
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16. Westerman J.
| . Eseh S.
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17. Atkin C.
| 8. Havard E.
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18. Rooney F.
| 15. Mago P.
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19. Singleton B.
| 17. Partington O.
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25. Hall S.
| 19. Farrimond J.
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Key Events of the Match
- 1st Half (6 - 10)
- 8', Hood L. (Try),
- 9', Weaver T. (Conversion Goal),
- 33', Marshall L. (Try),
- 38', French B. (Try),
- 40', Keighran A. (Conversion Goal),
- 2nd Half (10 - 16)
- 42', Eckersley Z. (Try),
- 60', Eckersley Z. (Try),
- 62', Keighran A. (Conversion Goal),
- 65', Wardle J. (Try),
- 67', Keighran A. (Conversion Goal),
- 69', Ravalawa M. (Try),
- 80', Lawler G. (Try),
- 80', Weaver T. (Conversion Goal),
Preview
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Castleford won 0.Castleford may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times. In this match, Wigan is the clear favorite.In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Castleford won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 17 matches, and goals 239:576. (average 12:28.8).Including home matches between the teams, Castleford won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 123:276. (average 12.3:27.6).
Form
✺ - easy match;
✺ - difficult match;
Latest Head to Head
| Super League Rugby | | | 12.09.25 | Wigan Warriors - Castleford Tigers | 62:6 | | 28.06.25 | Castleford Tigers - Wigan Warriors | 20:26 | | 14.06.24 | Castleford Tigers - Wigan Warriors | 8:10 | | 19.04.24 | Wigan Warriors - Castleford Tigers | 36:14 | | Challenge Cup Rugby League | | | 14.04.24 | Castleford Tigers - Wigan Warriors | 6:60 | | Super League Rugby | | | 17.02.24 | Castleford Tigers - Wigan Warriors | 4:32 | | 15.09.23 | Wigan Warriors - Castleford Tigers | 48:6 |
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