Barnsley and Wigan Athletic face each other on Tuesday 03.17.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a EFL League One 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Barnsley's home ground, the Oakwell (Oakwell).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Barnsley Football Club Limited and Wigan Athletic Football Club Limited, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic
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Barnsley Win
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Barnsley preview
Barnsley heads into the match with the following record in the EFL League One: in 34 matches, Barnsley Football Club Limited secured 13 victories, 9 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 1.41 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Tykes's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 17 victories so far.
Barnsley has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 71 goals, of which 56 were scored in the EFL League One, resulting in an average of 1.65 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Davis Keillor-Dunn, who has found the back of the net 13 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Reyes Cleary has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 12 assists.
On the defensive side, Barnsley has conceded 56 goals in the EFL League One (an average of 1.65 per game) and 82 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.86 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Wigan Athletic preview
Wigan Athletic comes into the game with 35 matches played so far in the EFL League One. They have secured 9 victories, 11 draws, and 15 losses, maintaining an average of 1.09 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 12 wins, 14 draws, and 19 losses.
Wigan Athletic Football Club Limited's attack has been highly effective, scoring 44 goals during this period. Of that total, 36 were netted in the EFL League One, with an average of 1.03 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.98.
The Latics's offensive system is led by Fraser Murray, the team's top scorer this season. The scottish midfielder has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Fraser Murray. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 50 goals with an average of 1.43 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 64 goals in 45 matches, averaging 1.42 per match.
Head to head: Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Barnsley
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W L W |
1.41 |
| Home | D W L W D |
1.72 |
| Away | D W L L L |
1.06 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.29 | 3.44 | 3.13 |
| Scored | 1.65 | 1.94 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 1.65 | 1.5 | 1.81 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 72% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 22% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 56% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.42 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.3 | 1.61 |
Wigan Athletic
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W L |
1.09 |
| Home | W L W W L |
1.41 |
| Away | D L L L D |
0.78 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 26% | 41% | 11% |
| Goals | 2.46 | 1.76 | 3.11 |
| Scored | 1.03 | 0.88 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.43 | 0.88 | 1.94 |
| Both Teams to Score | 49% | 24% | 72% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 41% | 6% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 41% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 47% | 28% |
|
xG
|
1.21 | 1.3 | 1.12 |
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xGA
|
1.46 | 1.28 | 1.64 |
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