Preston North End vs Wigan Athletic

📍 FA Cup, England
đź•’ Friday 9th January, 19:30 GMT

Predictions & Betting Tips

Preston North End show a mild home advantage over Wigan Athletic on the road, but the difference is minimal. Expect a competitive and possibly low-margin game.

Both sides usually score at least once in their last 10 home/away games (Preston North End 80%, Wigan Athletic 100%), though three or more goals are less consistent. Over 1.5 goals is the safer selection.

Both Preston North End and Wigan Athletic frequently see both teams scoring in their last 10 home/away matches (70% and 100%). Defensive lapses combined with effective attack suggest BTTS – Yes is highly probable.

High corner counts are common for both teams in their last 10 home/away matches (60% and 70%). Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities, making Over 9.5 Corners a strong choice.

Our Tip: Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – Yes looks strong. Preston North End see both teams score in 70% of their last 10 home games, and Wigan Athletic in 100% of their last 10 away games. With both sides frequently conceding and scoring, goals at both ends look likely.

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Team Form

Preston North End have been in stronger form at home compared to Wigan Athletic’s away record. Their recent performances suggest they are the favorites heading into this match.

Preston North End (Home Form) Wigan Athletic (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Lost 2 (20%) 2 (20%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Both Preston North End and Wigan Athletic have consistently scored and conceded in recent matches. This suggests a high likelihood that both teams will find the net in this game.

Preston North End (Home Form) Wigan Athletic (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 7 (70%) 10 (100%)

Match Goals

Wigan Athletic have produced higher scoring games on the road, whereas Preston North End have been more moderate at home. The visitors may contribute most of the goals in this match.

Preston North End (Home Form) Wigan Athletic (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Preston North End (Home Form) Wigan Athletic (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Under 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Under 3.5 Goals 8 (80%) 7 (70%)

Team Goals

Based on recent goals scored and conceded, this match could be moderate in scoring. Preston North End and Wigan Athletic may see 1–2 goals, with neither team dominating the goal charts.

Preston North End (Home Form) Wigan Athletic (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Preston North End (Home Form) Wigan Athletic (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Preston North End (Home Form) Wigan Athletic (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 13 (1.3 avg) 13 (1.3 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 11 (1.1 avg) 16 (1.6 avg)

Match Corners

Wigan Athletic have frequently reached high corner counts away from home, while Preston North End have been slightly lower on corners at home. The visitors may create several corner opportunities.

Preston North End (Home Form) Wigan Athletic (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 6 (60%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 6 (60%) 9 (90%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 10.5 Corners 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 11.5 Corners 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 4 (40%)

Team Corners

Preston North End have moderate corner counts at home, occasionally generating set-piece opportunities, and defensively are generally solid in limiting corners conceded.

Wigan Athletic have moderate corner counts away, occasionally generating set-piece chances, and defensively generally restrict corners conceded away from home.

Preston North End (Home Form) Wigan Athletic (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Preston North End (Home Form) Wigan Athletic (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 7 (70%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which team is likely to win, Preston North End or Wigan Athletic?

Preston North End have been in stronger form at home compared to Wigan Athletic’s away record. Recent FA Cup matches in England suggest they are the favorites heading into this Preston North End vs Wigan Athletic game.

Will both teams score in the match between Preston North End and Wigan Athletic?

Both Preston North End and Wigan Athletic have consistently scored and conceded in recent FA Cup matches in England, suggesting a high likelihood that both teams will find the net in this Preston North End vs Wigan Athletic game.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Preston North End and Wigan Athletic?

Wigan Athletic have consistently seen higher scoring in away fixtures, while Preston North End’s home games have been moderate. The visitors may be the main source of goals.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Preston North End or Wigan Athletic?

Based on recent goals scored and conceded, this match could be moderate in scoring, with 1–2 goals expected.

Will there be many corners in the match between Preston North End and Wigan Athletic?

Wigan Athletic frequently reach high corner totals away, while Preston North End are slightly lower. The visitors may create several corner chances.

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