• Wigan Warriors have won eight of their last nine Super League home games

• Wigan have won their last five Super League games at home against Hull KR

• Recommended bet: Wigan -1.5 handicap

The top two teams in the Super League standings go head-to-head at Brick Community Stadium on Friday night as Wigan Warriors host frontrunners Hull KR.

As the Super League regular season edges towards a conclusion, teams challenging for the title are looking to put markers down in the remaining big head-to-heads before the play-offs begin.

Wigan and Hull KR look on course to finish in the top two, while the likes of the Leigh Leopards, St Helens and Leeds Rhinos are all playing catch-up.

The Warriors have been formidable at home in Super League this season and that advantage of playing on their own patch might well be the deciding factor in Friday’s mouth-watering contest.

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Team news

Warriors star Bevan French was not risked against Warrington Wolves last time out but he is pushing for a return to action against the Robins this week following a recent calf issue.

Luke Thompson is also recovering for a calf injury and could feature, while Abbas Miski is a doubt and Junior Nsemba has been ruled out as he goes through concussion protocols.

As for Hull KR, Mikey Lewis and Jez Litten both picked up knocks against the Castleford Tigers and it remains to be seen what roles they will play on Friday night.

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is nursing a shoulder complaint and missed the game against Cas, although he too has not been completely ruled out.

Oliver Gildart and Lee Kershaw are two long-term absentees, while Tyrone May is suspended and will miss the trip across the Pennines.

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The stats

Wigan have been excellent at home, winning eight of their last nine Super League games at the Brick Community Stadium.

Hull KR have been strong on the road, with just one defeat in their last 13 away games in all competitions.

However, the Brick Community Stadium has not been a happy hunting ground for the Robins, as Wigan have won their last five Super League games at home against Hull KR.

The last meeting between these sides saw Wigan win 28-12 at Craven Park in April.

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Prediction

Given Wigan's excellent record at home and how hard Hull KR have found games at the Brick Community Stadium, the home win gets the nod in this one.

Wigan have triumphed in all of their last five home meetings with the Robins, and going with the hosts with a -1.5 handicap would have landed in all of those encounters.

Expect that trend to continue on Friday night.

Back Wigan Warriors to win with a -1.5 handicap at 19/20 with LiveScore Bet