Monday 5 October 2015 19:22, UK
Both head coaches agree Leeds Rhinos are favourites to win the Super League Grand Final this weekend - but each is wary of what the other side might achieve at Old Trafford.
Wigan's Shaun Wane is adamant his team are underdogs and his opposite number Brian McDermott concedes that may well be the case.
But while Leeds are back-to-back Challenge Cup winners and finished top of the league, the Warriors were right behind them as only points difference separated the sides by the conclusion.
The Yorkshire side won seven matches out of eight at one stage but although they have also won their last two, they were beaten in the three before that following their Challenge Cup final success.
Wane highlights the good results his team's opponents have had, while McDermott is aware of Wigan's own good run.
Since losing 25-18 to Leeds the last time the teams met, they have won five of the six games they have played.
Wigan are appearing in the Grand Final for the third year running having won in 2013 then lost 14-6 to St Helens last season.
Manchester United fan Wane cannot wait for his men to play at Old Trafford once again but expects it to be tough for them.
He told Sky Sports News HQ: "This is a place where I want to be coaching and picking my team against the best in the competition.
"That's what we're doing against Leeds Rhinos. They're the form team and they've won everything this year so far. It's going to be tough, I've every respect for Leeds.
"They're well coached and they've got some fantastic individual talents and real athletes. I know it's a huge challenge for us but it's one we are looking forward to.
"I've got some talent in my team and it's got the makings of a fantastic game in front of a full house."
McDermott thinks Wigan's track record makes things even out and added: "It would be hard to argue against the favourite tag.
"But just recently Wigan have been on a bit of a run with a bit of momentum and we seem to have dipped a little bit.
"I think you need to put all of that to bed and I think both teams will bring out their best game on Saturday.
"Whatever experience we've got of playing at Old Trafford, this is Wigan's third year on the bounce. They've been here a lot of times.
"Wigan as a club have experienced an unbelievable amount of success over the last 20 years so I don't think we've got an edge in that regard."
Wane, meanwhile, has praised Ben Flower's form this season in the lead-up to his return to the scene of his lowest moment 12 months ago.
The Wales international was sent off two minutes into last year's final for punching Lance Hohaia twice and was banned for six months as a result.
Hohaia retired in April due to concussion-related problems but Flower has continued his career upon the conclusion of his suspension.
Wane said: "When we speak to the media it gets brought back up but we've not made that much of a deal of it privately.
"Between myself, Ben and the players, his form has been outstanding and it has never bothered him.
"He has been outstanding in his last couple of games. He has defended, he's carried the ball and he has showed he's one of the best in the competition."
