A Wigan win

Last try - Bowen (90metres)

Saints by 18-20 points.

They are far better than us atm, but this moment does not matter its how good you are when it matters. Play off or CC games.

Agree with this, but i don't expect as big a win, but a Saints win nonetheless...

Have you watched their last couple of games? Hardly sparkling. I know we've not been crash hot either but Wigan will be as intense in this game as in the big ones you mention.

It might not be enough but I'd be surprised if they win as comfortably as you predict.

No way on this earth will saints win by 18-20 points.

We are due a loss (it's getting closer each week) and Wigan have done well on previous visits to Langtree.

I think it will be very very close.

The Stains board is hilarious.. They have some right giddy kippers posting these days. Odd how you don't see posts of a similar insulting nature about them here... We must be more evolved..

We are 3 points clear at the top and seeing as top means nothing i don’t see how we're under all the pressure.

I think we are under pressure.

After a couple of years of underperformance (both in general and in derby games) we as a club want to make a statement about being back. The players need it and, in my opinion, the club needs it as we have seen some disappointing performance since moving into LP.

There's a feel good factor returning to Saints and it's important we don't waste that with another spineless derby disappointment.

From a Saints POV, none of this really matters. We started well, but since we bust a gut against Leeds, we've looked very ropey. We also still have the memories from 2 or 3 seasons littered with dreadful performances in the back of our minds.

Wigan always seem to be very highly charged for the derby. I would back the Saints team from the first week, but I'm not sure if we're still at that level any more. I also think Wigan will see this as a great opportunity to put a real marker down.

So I'm not too confident. I think this new Saints side [ishould[/i come out on top, but sport's not easy.

A lot may hinge on whether Amor is playing. He's been a terrific signing and is the guy to really soak up your early physicality.

I agree with u to a point mate. Leeds over recent years and also Wigan have shown that the league positions mean very little. It's the ability to perform in the big games that counts and as far as this season goes, this is a real chance for Saints to put a marker down and say they are back! You have had a very good start to the season whilst we have spluttered a bit. If we get a win (unlikely I think) then it might really burst saints bubble and be the motivation Wigan need to kick on. We have a good performance waiting to come out and I just hope it's this week!!