Wigan Athletic vs Blackpool - 16/03/24 | Fast live stats

Wigan Athletic vs Blackpool Prediction & Preview

Preview

This Saturday, the DW Stadium sets the stage for an intriguing League One clash as Wigan Athletic welcome Blackpool in their 39th-round fixture. Both teams are at different spectrums of the table, with Wigan positioned 13th holding 47 points and Blackpool chasing higher ambitions at 7th with a solid tally of 60 points.

The recent head-to-head record tilts significantly in favor of the visitors, with Blackpool securing four wins out of their last five encounters against Wigan Athletic, including a narrow victory (2-1) when they last met on September 2nd. This backdrop adds an extra layer of excitement and anticipation to the upcoming match.

Wigan's form coming into this game shows a mixed bag with two wins, two losses, and one draw from their last five outings. Their recent defeat to Wycombe Wanderers (1-0) away will have them eager to bounce back in front of their home crowd. On average, they manage to score 1.4 goals per game but have shown defensive vulnerabilities by conceding an average of 1.7 goals per match.

Blackpool appears to be hitting their stride at just the right moment; unbeaten in their last five matches with four wins and a draw - including a confidence-boosting victory over Northampton Town (1-0). They've been more conservative on the scoring front compared to Wigan but boast a tighter defense both home and away.

The goal-scoring stats paint an interesting picture; while Wigan tends to find the net more frequently overall (averaging 1.4 goals per game), Blackpool's strength lies in its defense especially when playing away from home where both teams average less than one goal conceded per game.

Bet

Considering both teams' current form and historical performances against each other alongside goal statistics – it paints quite a complex betting landscape for this encounter. With Blackpool being favorites due notably to better recent form and defensive solidity despite playing away - coupled with favorable odds - backing them seems logical yet cautious given how close these fixtures can turn out based on past records.

Therefore, taking all factors into account including value betting principles where bigger odds may offer higher returns albeit with associated risks; my recommended bet would lean towards Away Win for Blackpool at odds of 2.2 which offers good value considering their upward trajectory in contrast to Wigan’s inconsistency.