Warrington Wolves vs Bradford Bulls
James Messenger- If this was a tie six, seven, or even eight years ago, we might well have seen a very different outcome. Nonetheless, Warrington are in incredible form and will surely confirm their place in Round six, even if Steve Price opts to blood some youth.
Prediction: Warrington Wolves 52-4 Bradford Bulls
Jack Harbridge- A youthful and resurgent Bradford side take on the in-form Wolves in a cracker at the Haliwell Jones. Despite Bradford being above League 1 standard, Warrington should be too strong here and will register a comprehensive win.
Prediction: Warrington by 26
Sean Hayes- Warrington Wolves are one of Super League’s form outfits after stringing together six wins. Back in Bradford Bulls’ glory days this would have been a hotly contested tie, but with the Wire’s current form, they should be confident of advancing to the next round.
Prediction: Warrington 54-18 Bradford Bulls
Jon Mills- Warrington go into this game in impressive form and they’re going to be confident of being in the draw for the next round. Bradford had a disappointing result at Workington so I believe the Wire will come out on top in this one.
Prediction: Wolves to win by 24 points
Stephen Ibbetson- For the first time since their rebirth in 2017, Bradford will have a competitive game against one of the Super League big boys. While obviously not the force of years gone by, Bradford are making progress in the third tier under John Kear and look likely to secure promotion at the first time of asking. All the pressure is on the Wolves, and if they play a weakened side who don’t put everything into the contest then the Bulls will certainly provide a challenge.
Prediction: Warrington 30-20 Bradford
Jonny Whitfield- Bradford have been going well in League One, but they should be no match for a Warrington team on a six game winning streak in Super League.
Prediction: Warrington by 40
Other Predictions:
Daniel Zealey: Warrington Wolves 44-10 Bradford Bulls
Sian Reed: Warrington 40-20 Bradford
Oldham RLFC vs Hull Kingston Rovers
Stephen Ibbetson- Hull KR face a potential banana skin with the trip to League 1 Oldham. Although they sit in mid table in the third tier, they will certainly be up for the visit of a professional side. They pushed them close last season when Rovers travelled to Oldham in the Championship, and will look to give them another tough game in the Cup. Again it will come down to the personnel and attitude of the Super League side, but it should be a comfortable victory for the Robins.
Prediction: Oldham 16-34 Hull KR
Jonny Whitfield- Oldham could give KR a stern test here, Tim Sheens’ side will have to be at full focus to make sure of a decent win in this one.
Prediction: Hull KR to win by 12
Daniel Zealey- This is a tie which I can see only one result, an away win. Rovers will be looking to avoid a repeat of their 2016 meeting.
Prediction: Oldham 6-58 Hull KR
Jack Harbridge- The Roughyeds host the Robins in what is a welcomed change in quality of opponent for Hull KR. While Oldham scored a shock victory in the same competition last year, KR will come out on top with a dominant performance in the pack.
Prediction: Hull KR by 30+
Sian Reed- Neither side have had the ideal start to their season and have yet to find their feet. I expect Rovers to be too good for Oldham but they may not have it all their own way to begin with.
Prediction: Rovers by 30.
Other Predictions:
James Messenger: Oldham RLFC 12- 46 Hull KR
Jon Mills: Hull KR to win by 20 points
Sean Hayes: Oldham 18-38 Hull KR
NothingButLeague Predictions for the other four ties-
Doncaster 22-26 Featherstone
Leigh Centurions 31-24 London Broncos
Toronto Wolfpack 56-0 Barrow Raiders
Whitehaven 16-18 Rochdale Hornets
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