Wigan vs Sunderland-After losing 4-1 to Middlesbrough in the previous match of the Championship, Wigan will be looking to get back on the winning track tonight.
Wigan Athletic had 38% of the ball in that game and made 17 efforts on goal, scoring once. Thelo Aasgaard was the lone player for Wigan Athletic to get a goal (62′). Four of Middlesbrough’s 14 efforts on goal were on target. Middlesbrough scored goals through Marcus Forss (26′) and Chuba Akpom (49′, 59′, 93′).
Recent clean sheet performances by Wigan Athletic have been uncommon. In reality, Wigan Athletic’s defense has been breached in six of their past six games, resulting in the loss of 12 goals.
Wigan Athletic had lost all three of their previous league games to Sunderland coming into this one.
Following a 2-1 Championship victory against Blackburn Rovers in their most recent game, Sunderland will enter this encounter on a high note.
Sunderland enjoyed 50% of the game’s possession and 11 shots on goal, only two of which were on goal. Ross Stewart (18′ Own Goal, 22′) and Ellis Simms (91′) both scored goals for Sunderland. Blackburn Rovers, on the other hand, made 5 attempts at goal, only one of which was successful.
The statistics speak for themselves: Sunderland has allowed goals in 5 of their last 6 games, totaling 6 goals from their opponents. Sunderland needs to strengthen several defensive flaws. Of course, it’s not certain that pattern will continue in this game. Sunderland has won all four of its previous road league games entering this matchup.
Wigan vs Sunderland- Betting Analysis
Looking at their most recent head-to-head matches going back to 5/12/2020, Wigan has won 2, Sunderland has won 4, and there have been zero games that have been drawn. During those matches, the two teams combined for 15 goals, with 5 goals coming from The Latics and 10 from The Black Cats. This results in an average of 2.5 goals being scored every game.
These teams’ most recent league encounter took place on Championship Match Day 15 on October 15, 2022, with Sunderland defeating Wigan Athletic 2-1. On that particular day, Sunderland enjoyed 60% of the possession and 3 of their 8 efforts on goal were successful. Elliot Embleton (54′) and Dennis Cirkin (72′) scored the goals.
Wigan Athletic had 8 shots at goal, but only 1 of those were successful. Scorer Charlie Wyke (at 44′). We anticipate this match between Sunderland and Wigan Athletic to be competitive.
What are the best odds for this match?
Checking on the latest odds for this match on the win-draw-win market, staking on Wigan Athletic is available for 2.58, betting on a draw is 3.24 & selecting a win for Sunderland will get you 2.79. Those are the best bets on offer at this very moment.
Wigan vs Sunderland- Head to Head
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