Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley

📍 League One, England
đź•’ Thursday 1st January, 15:00 GMT

Predictions & Betting Tips

Both teams are closely matched, each winning around 20% of their respective home/away matches. This is likely to be a tight encounter, potentially decided by small margins.

Barnsley have shown a strong trend for high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%). While Wigan Athletic are lower at 20%, the visitors’ attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Barnsley usually see both teams score in away matches (60%). Expect at least one goal from each side, particularly from the visitors.

High corner counts are common for both teams in their last 10 home/away matches (70% and 80%). Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities, making Over 9.5 Corners a strong choice.

Our Tip: Over 8.5 Corners looks promising. Wigan Athletic see it in 80% of their last 10 home games and Barnsley in 90% of their last 10 away games. Expect plenty of set-piece action.

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Team Form

Both Wigan Athletic and Barnsley have had a similar number of wins recently, indicating that this match could be tightly contested based on team form.

Wigan Athletic (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Lost 5 (50%) 5 (50%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Barnsley have regularly seen goals at both ends in recent away matches, while Wigan Athletic’s home games have been more controlled. The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less certain.

Wigan Athletic (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 3 (30%) 6 (60%)

Match Goals

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

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

Team Goals

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

Wigan Athletic (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Wigan Athletic (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 7 (70%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Wigan Athletic (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 6 (0.6 avg) 10 (1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 12 (1.2 avg) 20 (2 avg)

Match Corners

Both Wigan Athletic and Barnsley have consistently generated a high number of corners in recent matches. Expect an active game with plenty of set-piece opportunities for both sides.

Wigan Athletic (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 9.5 Corners 7 (70%) 8 (80%)
Over 10.5 Corners 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Over 11.5 Corners 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 12.5 Corners 2 (20%) 4 (40%)

Team Corners

Wigan Athletic have moderate corner counts at home, occasionally generating set-piece opportunities, while sometimes allowing opponents multiple corners.

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

Wigan Athletic (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Wigan Athletic (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 3 (30%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which team is likely to win, Wigan Athletic or Barnsley?

Both teams have displayed similar winning percentages in the last 10 games of League One in England, indicating a closely contested Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley match.

Will both teams score in the match between Wigan Athletic and Barnsley?

Barnsley have regularly seen goals at both ends in recent away matches, while Wigan Athletic’s home games have been more controlled. The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less certain.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Wigan Athletic and Barnsley?

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

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Wigan Athletic or Barnsley?

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 Wigan Athletic and Barnsley?

Both Wigan Athletic and Barnsley consistently generate high corner counts in League One in England, suggesting plenty of set-piece opportunities.

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