Super League 2026 – Round 5 preview, predictions and tips
After a break for the Challenge Cup last weekend, it’s back to Super League action this week.
Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves are the only sides left with 100% records, while Huddersfield Giants are the only team without a victory in the opening four weeks.
Thursday 19th March
Round 5 kicks off on Thursday night when Wigan Warriors take on York Knights in a clash between 1st and 9th.
The Warriors have named an unchanged squad from last week’s Challenge Cup victory over Bradford Bulls, which could mean a Super League debut for fullback Noah Hodkinson.
York Knights have made four changes from last week’s squad. David Nofoaluma returns after being cup-tied last week, and Sam Cook comes into the squad after arriving on loan from Newcastle Thunder. Captain, Liam Harris is ruled out through injury, and King Vuniyayawa drops out.
Friday 20th March
Three games are taking place on Friday night, with Toulouse and St Helens kicking things off at 6pm UK time.
At 8pm, it’s Wakefield Trinity vs Leigh Leopards and Bradford Bulls vs Huddersfield Giants.
Squads haven’t been named for Friday’s fixtures yet, but St Helens will definitely be without Kyle Feldt for the trip to France after he was suspended. Daryl Clark and Jake Burns will also miss out after failing their HIAs last weekend, while Curtis Sironen picked up a calf injury. In total, Saints are without 12 players.
Leigh Leopards will be without Keanan Brand and Andy Badrock, who picked up injuries in their cup win over Hull FC.
Bradford Bulls, meanwhile, will have Jayden Nikorima available for his club debut this weekend after recovering from injury.
Injury-hit Huddesfield have signed Riley Lumb, Presley Cassell and Ned McCormack on loan from Leeds, and all could feature this week.
Saturday 21st March
Two games are taking place on Saturday. Warrington Wolves will be looking to extend their unbeaten record at home to Castleford Tigers. Later, Catalans Dragons host champions Hull KR.
Toafofoa Sipley and Jordy Crowther both picked up knocks for Warrington last week, so they’re doubtful. Krystian Mapapalangi went off early for the Tigers in their cup loss last weekend, so he could be missing this week.
Catalans Dragons are expecting to welcome a number of players back this week. As for Hull KR, James Batchelor missed the cup win, but should be back this week.
Sunday 22nd March
One game will finish off the round this Sunday, as Hull FC take on Leeds Rhinos.
The Black and Whites should have the same squad available who faced Leigh last week, although John Asiata picked up a slight knock.
George Brown picked up a knee injury for Leeds last week, so he looks doubtful for this game.
Betting tips
Here’s a few tips I’ll be getting on this weekend. Try scorer markets aren’t open yet, so I can’t give odds on them. All other odds are taken from Paddy Power and are correct as at 17th March 2026…
- Zach Eckersley anytime try
- Liam Marshall anytime try
- Lewis Murphy anytime try
- Warrington Wolves -20 handicap (10/11)
- Josh Smith anytime try
- Joe Burgess anytime try
- Maika Sivo anytime try
