Sunderland vs Wigan Predictions

• Wigan have the best away record in the Championship this season (W4, D1, L1)
• Sunderland have won one of their last six league matches (D3, L2)
• Four of Wigan’s five league wins this season have been by a one-goal margin

Simms and Stewart remain a big loss for Sunderland

Sunderland have failed to win any of their last four league matches (D3, L1), a run of form which coincides with injuries to Ellis Simms and Ross Stewart; Sunderland haven’t won a game this season in a match that neither Simms nor Stewart have started. Simms is questionable for Saturday’s game and may settle for a place on the bench. Sunderland look vulnerable without either of their main frontmen in the side and can be avoided at a shade of odds-against on Saturday.

Wigan’s away form should stand them in good stead against misfiring hosts

Wigan have quietly crept within two points of the top-six, a league position they have their away record to thank for. Wigan have the best away record in the Championship this season having taken 13 points from six matches away from the DW Stadium. Wigan currently have the second-worst home record in the division and appear much more comfortable on their travels.

Wigan have been workmanlike in all their league wins this season. Four of Wigan’s five league victories this term have been by a one-goal margin. Wigan have been in good form on their travels and may be able to pick up another three points on Saturday against an injury-stricken Sunderland side.

Wigan Draw no Bet will be the main selection for Saturday’s game, with a 2-1 away win forming the Correct Score prediction.