Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Port Vale
Match Time & Date:
16/12/2023
16:00
Prediction: 1-1
Wigan
Port Vale play host to Wigan Athletic at their Vale Park on day 22 of the 2023/2024 League One campaign. The Valiants desperately needed a win against Exeter and they managed to get one, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence. Keep in mind, though, that Port Vale are on a five-game losing run at home in the English their tier. With no fresh injury concerns to report, Andrew Crosby is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated Exeter in their last league match.
The Latics, on the other hand, are undefeated in the previous nine games in all competitions. Wigan and Port Vale seem to be evenly matched and, taking everything into account, we believe that punters from all four corners of the world can find value in betting on draw. As for the away team, experienced forward Callum McManaman is pushing for a start.
Highlighted Player (Funso Ojo ):
Funso Ojo is a Belgium international who plays for Aberdeen as a midfielder. Ojo was born in Antwerp on August 28, 1991, starting his youth career at Olse Merksem. In 2004 he was spotted by PSV scouts, moving to Eindhoven very soon.
Funso Ojo made 11 appearances for PSV in the Dutch Eredivisie before moving to Beerschot AC, yet another club from his youth career. The Belgium international played for the likes of Royal Antwerp, Dordrecht, Willem II, and Scunthorpe United before signing a deal with Aberdeen in 2019. Funso Ojo made his Scotland Premiership debut in a 3-2 win over Hearts.
Speaking of his international career, Ojo has one cap with the Belgium U21 team, but he has yet to earn a call-up for the Belgium senior team. His primary position is central midfield, but he is capable of producing fine displays as a defensive midfielder. As his parents are of Nigeria descent, the Aberdeen footballer has a dual citizenship.
Highlighted Team (Wigan):
Wigan Athletic are one of the winners of the English FA Cup. The Latics won the prestigious trophy in 2013, with the team upsetting Manchester City in the title game. This is considered the club’s biggest success, but it has to be noted that Wigan played in the UEFA Europa League in the 2013/2014 season.
Wigan have been playing their home games at the DW Stadium since 1999 and they had played at Springfield Park in the past. Chorley are considered Wigan’s fierce rivals, but the two teams last met in 1971, when they competed in the Northern Premier League. The likes of Preston North End, Bury, Oldham Athletic, Burnley and Blackburn Rovers are regarded as Wigan Athletic’s rivals as well.
The club was founded in 1932 and they competed in the English Premier League from 2005 to 2013. The colour of Wigan’s home kit is blue and white (stripes).
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