Challenge Cup Quarter Finals Predictions

We take another break from Super League as the Challenge Cup reaches the Quarter Final stage, with 8 teams looking to continue on the road to Wembley.

3 of the last 4 winners of the competition remain, with 2 ties also being repeats of fixtures from the last round of Super League.

Chris, Kieran and Rob have their say on who will make it to the Semi Finals...

Catalans Dragons Vs Warrington Wolves

The Dragons stunned Warrington in the 2018 final to become the first French side to win the Cup

Chris

Warrington claimed the win when these too met in the South of France a fortnight ago, and impressing along the way. It has been the only blemish on the Dragons' copy book so far, but I think the Wolves just nick this one by a score - claiming revenge for the 2018 final shock.

Kieran

Has the makings of a belting cup tie this one and I really wouldn’t be surprised to see it go either way. They both have an affiliation with this tournament as well, but I just fancy Warrington.

Rob

Catalans have been starting well this year, however, I think Warrington are building, could be close. Dragons pinch it for me.

St Helens Vs Huddersfield Giants

Saints beat the Giants in the 2006 final at Twickenham

Chris

Saints have built their success on defence so far. They've been excellent in that department but their attack at times has been scratchy. The win over Leeds for the Giants will give them confidence ahead of this tie, and they did trouble the Saints in their recent league meeting. Having said that, I still fancy St Helens to have enough in the end.

Kieran

Huddersfield are improving under Ian Watson and can take heart from Saints’ laboured win over Leigh. However, you rarely see two bad performances in a row from St Helens and they’ll be bang up for this.

Rob

Saints looked a little Rocky against Leigh but I’m sure that was just a blip. Whilst Huddersfield are finding form I think Saints will be too strong.

Hull FC Vs Wigan Warriors

These two met in the 1985 Cup Final, serving up an all time classic

Chris

It was quite the battle last week in the Super League, and I expect no different this time around. Hull seem to show their best in the competition yet we all know about the qualities of Wigan. This could be an excellent cup tie, and I'm tipping the Black and Whites to steal this one, and I'd anticipate being as tight as it was a week ago.

Kieran

Similar to the recent league game, it will be a tight, close encounter, but Wigan are hungry for silverware this season after last year’s brutal disappointment. I fancy them to just pinch this.

Rob

Wigan are 100% this season and Hull FC are looking good, however, Hull will be wanting to make up for the league loss. I still think Wigan will find a winning try out of nothing.

Castleford Tigers Vs Salford Red Devils

Cas and Salford played out the 1969 final - they did also meet at the Quarter Finals in 2016

Chris

Salford's run to Wembley last season was brilliant! and despite an indifferent start to the season, and defeat to Cas last time out, they'll be determined to return to the famous venue. But, for me, Castleford look as slick as anybody else in the Super League, and are a good shout to making it all the way this year in the Challenge Cup.

Kieran

Polar opposites in terms of starts to the Super League season, but Cas did get pushed all the way by Hull KR in the last round. I still see the Tigers winning this one though.

Rob

Castleford are playing really, really well at the minute and I can’t see anyone except for them winning this one.

As for our results from the latest round of Super League predictions...

Rob and Kieran both secured a full house, with Chris only failing to predict the winner of Wigan vs Hull FC. So Kieran leads after 5 rounds, but it's still very tight!

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