Preston vs Wigan Predictions

Tip Reasoning

• Wigan have kept clean sheets in three of their last four games
• Preston have the second worst attacking record in the league
• Wigan have lost just one of their last five league games

Wigan’s survival push

Wigan Athletic currently sit at the bottom of the table, and four points away from safety. Their recent results, however, suggest they may have found the run of form to see a late survival push and leapfrog their rivals. The Tics have lost just one of their last five league games, keeping clean sheets in three of their last four, and earning impressive results including a win over fellow strugglers Huddersfield, and draws against promotion-pushing Norwich and Blackburn.

Their opponents meanwhile have struggled with just one win from their last six league games, with Preston having lost to Bristol City and Norwich – two sides who failed to beat Wigan. Wigan’s recent form, combined with their strong defensive record as of late, leads to a correct score prediction of 1-0 Wigan looking good odds.

Struggling in front of goal

Preston North End have struggled in front of goal this season, and have the second worst attacking record in the division, having scored just 28 goals in 32 games this season. Their opponents however, have scored just one more goal, and have played one more game. With two sides who have scored just two goals each across their respective last four games, all signs point to a low scoring affair, and a tip of under 2.5 goals looks very likely.