Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley predictions and preview

Under 4.5 Goals

Market: Under 4.5 Goals · @ 1.17

1.17

Confidence

77%

Secondary prediction

Home Win

41%

Last updated: 10-11-2026

Wigan Athletic and Barnsley face each other on Saturday 11.14.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a EFL League One 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Wigan Athletic's home ground, the Brick Community Stadium (DW Stadium).

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Wigan Athletic Football Club Limited and Barnsley 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.

Wigan Athletic preview

Wigan Athletic heads into the match with the following record in the EFL League One: in 14 matches, Wigan Athletic Football Club Limited secured 3 victories, 2 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 0.79 points per game.

Taking a broader look at The Latics's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 24 victories so far.

Wigan Athletic has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 80 goals, of which 11 were scored in the EFL League One, resulting in an average of 0.79 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Callum Wright, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Fraser Murray has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 8 assists.

On the defensive side, Wigan Athletic has conceded 22 goals in the EFL League One (an average of 1.57 per game) and 100 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.33 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.

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Barnsley preview

Barnsley comes into the game with 12 matches played so far in the EFL League One. They have secured 2 victories, 3 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 0.75 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 24 wins, 20 draws, and 31 losses.

Barnsley Football Club Limited's attack has been highly effective, scoring 118 goals during this period. Of that total, 12 were netted in the EFL League One, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.57.

The Tykes's offensive system is led by David McGoldrick, the team's top scorer this season. The irish forward has found the back of the net 15 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Reyes Cleary. The forward has contributed with 13 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 22 goals with an average of 1.83 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 139 goals in 75 matches, averaging 1.85 per match.