Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Blackpool will try to put an end to their three-game losing run when they take on Wigan Athletic in the League One round 14. The Seasiders suffered a dip in form and given their difficulties at the back, home win should not be considered. Wales defender Zac Ashworth is set to return to the starting XI as Steve Bruce is going to make changes to the team that suffered a heavy 5-1 loss at Peterborough.
The Latics, on the other hand, aim to recover from back-to-back losses to Cambridge United and Mansfield Town. As Wigan will go for a victory in Monday’s clash as well, we believe that there is a big value in betting on both teams to score. All Ramsay, Taylor, Smith, and Olakigbe are in a line for a spot in the starting XI after the quartet came off the bench in a 2-1 loss to Mansfield Town.
Highlighted Team (Blackpool):
Blackpool FC are a professional English club based in Blackpool, Lancashire. Considering that Blackpool is a seaside town, it is no surprise they are nicknamed the Seasiders. Founded back in 1887, the club play their home matches at Bloomfield Road, which can hold up to 17,338 spectators. In the 2009/2010 season Blackpool secured promotion to the Premier League, but they were not competitive at this level, suffering relegation to the Championship the following season.
The club’s biggest success, though, came in 1953 when they defeated Bolton Wanderers 4-3 in the FA Cup final. Blackpool are well known for their orange shirts, but the dominant colour of their away kit is white. Preston are considered the club’s biggest rivals, with the two teams facing each other in the West Lancashire derby.
Charlie Adam, who played for Liverpool and has 26 caps for Scotland national team, is regarded as one of the club’s most notable players.