Super League Round 13 stats preview including Hull KR V Leeds Rhinos

Hull KR v Leeds Rhinos

Thursday 2.45pm

Team news: Hull KR are set to make a raft of changes following last week’s Cup loss to the same opponents. Former Leeds forwards Mitch Garbutt and Elliot Minchella are expected to return while another ex-Rhino - centre Jimmy Keinhorst - could also feature after lockdown ended a year's loan to York City Knights. Youngster Will Tate, 18, is likely to debut on the wing after Ethan Ryan suffered a broken hand on Friday while Ryan Brierley comes back in the halves alongside Joe Keyes. Nick Rawsthorne could make his KR Super League debut while Mikey Lewis is set to switch to full-back after Will Dagger joined Adam Quinlan on the sidelines. Kyle Trout and Owen Harrison come into the squad, while Harvey Livett and Will Maher will also get a run-out. Greg Minikin, Weller Hauraki, Dean Hadley and George Lawler are all rested. Leeds have Adam Cuthbertson and Brett Ferres back in contention but Brad Dwyer is recovering from Covid-19, Alex Sutcliffe completes a two-game ban and Konrad Hurrell, Bodene Thompson and Corey Hall are all self-isolating.

Last meeting: Hull KR LLLWLL Leeds Rhinos WLLWWW

Last six results: Hull KR 18 Leeds Rhinos 48; Friday September 18

Referee: Jack Smith (Wigan)

Match odds: Hull KR receive 14 point start

Hull FC v Salford Red Devils

Thursday 6pm

Team news: Full-back Jamie Shaul and prop Josh Bowden return to the Hull FC squad after injuries kept them out of Saturday's Challenge Cup loss to Wigan.

But Gareth Ellis is still recovering from a knee problem and youngster Ben McNamara is the other player to drop out of the 21-man squad.

Hooker Andy Ackers returns for Salford having been Cup-tied last week while on-loan Huddersfield Giants second-row Oliver Roberts returns following a torn calf muscle.

Last meeting: Salford 54, Hull FC 18; August 9

Last six results: Hull FC LWLWWL Salford LWWLLW

Referee: Chris Kendall (Huddersfield)

Match odds: Salford receive four point start

Castleford Tigers v Huddersfield Giants

Thursday 8.15pm

Team news: Castleford Tigers have full-back Gareth O'Brien available after he was Cup-tied last week and second-row Jesse Sene-Lefao returns is back from self-isolation period expired but injuries rule out three half-backs - Peter Mata'utia, Danny Richardson and Jake Trueman - plus Sosaia Feki so Callum Turner could feature.

Huddersfield see stand-off Lee Gaskell make his return from a broken thumb but coach Luke Robinson may not risk him and they are only able to name a 20-man squad. Hooker Adam O’Brien has been ruled out for the season and fellow hooker Reiss Butterworth is struggling with illness.

Last meeting: Huddersfield 0 Castleford 24; August 18 2019

Last six results: Castleford LLLWLL Huddersfield LLLLLW

Referee: Liam Moore (Leeds)

Match odds: Huddersfield receive four point start

Warrington Wolves v Catalans Dragons

Friday 6pm

Team news: Warrington pick from strength with England stand-off Gareth Widdop returning to the squad in place of Stefan Ratchford, Tom Lineham their only other absentee as he continues an eight match ban. Catalans welcome back winger Tom Davies and former England second-row Joel Tomkins, Lewis Tierney dropping out.

Last meeting: Catalans Dragons 30 Warrington 10; August 3 2019

Last six results: Warrington WWWWWW Catalans LWWWLL

Referee: Robert Hicks (Oldham)

Match odds: Catalans receive 10 point start

Wigan Warriors v Wakefield Trinity

Friday 8.15pm

Team news: Wigan coach Adrian Lam has a dilemma on the wing given Dom Manfredi is ruled out due to a head knock suffered in the Cup win over Hull FC and Liam Marshall is already ruled out for the season. Jake Bibby could switch there or Chris Hankinson. Liam Byrne also comes in along with prop Ben Flower who has served a two-game ban. Mitch Clark and Harry Rushton drop out.

Wakefield include England winger Tom Johnstone after his arm injury while props David Fifita and Tini Arona are set to resume after self-isolation along with captain Jacob Miller but Chris Chester can only name a 20-man squad.

Last meeting: Wakefield 22, Wigan 23; August 9

Last six results: Wigan WWWLWW Wakefield LLLLLL

Referee: James Child (Dewsbury)

Match odds: Wakefield receive 16 point start