Rotherham vs Wigan Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

Come 5:00pm these two sides will be at the mid-way point in their seasons and both will be in the relegation zone regardless of the result here. However, a win for either could just lay the foundations for some kind of revival and given a point won’t really do much to help either manager, they have no reason not to go for it, which should lead to a relatively open game.

Wigan haven’t been involved in that many high-scoring games this season but their 3-2 defeat against low-scoring Ipswich last time out perhaps signalled a change in approach. They have actually got a reasonably good recent away record given their lowly position in the league and had gone 5 matches unbeaten on the road prior to a narrow defeat at Villa Park in their most recent away fixture. They perhaps play with a bit more freedom on their travels and even the weaker sides tend to get plenty of opportunities against Rotherham.

That will be music to the ears of Will Grigg, who has had a frustrating season but is still the club’s top scorer and main goal threat. This is the sort of game that could really suit him as he will get the ball in goal-scoring positions on a more regular basis than normal and when that happens he is generally very clinical. Therefore, backing Grigg to score anytime at 13/8 looks like a good bet here.

At the other end though Rotherham could have some joy. They’ve scored at least once in 80% of their home games and have looked a better all-round team in recent weeks. An overall clean sheet ratio of just 9% and an average of 2.18 goals per game conceded is still a massive cause for concern though and they’ve conceded 9 more goals than the next worst defensive side, which helps explain why the Grigg bet looks a good one.

Both teams have scored in 60% of Rotherham home games and 55% of Wigan away games this season and given both teams will need to chase the win here, backing both teams to score at 4/5 looks to offer value.