The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Bradford Bulls at 1.84 — an implied 50% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Draw: opened 21.00, closed 22.00 (4%)
• Bradford Bulls: opened 1.73, closed 1.84 (50%)
• Castleford Tigers: opened 2.20, closed 2.04 (45%)

Half-time: Bradford Bulls 26 - 4 Castleford Tigers.

Castleford Tigers — recent form

• 2026-08-28Castleford Tigers 6-34 Catalans Dragons
• 2026-08-22St Helens 36-12 Castleford Tigers
• 2026-08-14Hull FC 14-18 Castleford Tigers
• 2026-08-01Castleford Tigers 18-48 Warrington Wolves
• 2026-07-24Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 52-14 Castleford Tigers

Bradford Bulls — recent form

• 2026-08-29Toulouse Olympique XIII 28-12 Bradford Bulls
• 2026-08-21Leigh Centurions 62-8 Bradford Bulls
• 2026-08-15Bradford Bulls 6-34 Wigan Warriors
• 2026-08-08Bradford Bulls 4-42 Warrington Wolves
• 2026-07-31Hull Kingston Rovers 40-16 Bradford Bulls