• Wigan Warriors remain second in the Super League table

• Hull FC went into Round 19 in sixth after their 16-10 win over Wakefield Trinity

• Recommended bet: Hull FC +15.5

Wigan Warriors will look to put pressure on league leaders Hull Kingston Rovers when they welcome Hull FC to the Brick Community Stadium on Friday night in Super League.

The Cherry and Whites are second and only two points behind the Robins and crucially, they play first this weekend. With Hull KR not in action until Saturday night, Wigan will get the chance to move level with their rivals.

Hull FC are back in the top six after their win over Wakefield last week but they have Trinity and Warrington Wolves breathing down their necks ahead of this weekend's action.

Team News

Wigan coach Matty Peet has made two changes ahead of Saturday's tie as Harvie Hill and Kian McDermott replace Abbas Miski and Luke Thompson.

Warriors' playmaker Bevan French is still sidelined by injury.

Hull FC boss John Cartwright has been forced to make three changes to his 21-man squad. Forward Sam Eseh is ineligible as he cannot face his parent club as part of his loan deal, while Amir Bourouh and Ed Chamberlain have been ruled out through head injury protocols.

Youngsters Cobie Wainhouse, Will Kirby and Ryan Westerman have been called up instead.

The Black and Whites are still without Will Pryce, John Asiata, Ligi Sao, Jordan Lane and Liam Watts through injury.

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The stats

The two sides have traded blows on three occasions this season, with Wigan coming out on top in two Super League games, while Hull FC knocked the Cherry and Whites out of the Challenge Cup in March.

Hull FC's sole win against Wigan did come away from home, but they had lost their four previous meetings at the Brick Community Stadium.

Wigan remain second, but they have lost two of their last four games in Super League, although they had only tasted defeat in two of their previous 13.

Hull FC have lost three of their last five games in Super League.

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Prediction

Wigan are not the force they once were, but that should not come as a surprise. Peet's team are missing some key players at a difficult stage of the season and they are just lacking that cutting edge that won them every trophy last season.

Like Wigan, Hull FC are missing key personnel and injuries to Pryce and Asiata have seen them lose speed in vital areas.

Wigan's home advantage should be crucial this weekend and the lure of moving joint top will also be a huge motivator.

However, Hull FC have already proven they can win at the Brick Community Stadium and may be tough to overcome with a 15.5 point headstart.

Back Hull FC +15.5 at 17/20 with LiveScore Bet.

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