Preston head into this FA Cup clash in improving form after back-to-back victories, including a controlled 2-0 win over Bristol City. Given Wigan's ups and downs in the League One, our prediction leans toward a 2-0 home win. The Lilywhites remain unbeaten at home across their last four (DDDW), conceding just 0.75 goals per home match and posting a respectable home xGA of 1.20. Even if Odeluga Offiah fails to recover, Preston’s defensive stability—25% home clean sheets and only 10% failed to score overall—positions them well for another confident display.
Wigan, meanwhile, arrive after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Cardiff but have been competitive away from home, taking 1.40 points per game on the road. Their defensive record is steady, conceding exactly 1.00 goal per away match, though their away xGA rises to 1.68, suggesting vulnerability against high-tempo sides. The Latics also struggle for attacking consistency, failing to score in 30% of their recent fixtures. There are no fresh injury worries in the visiting team.
Historically, Preston have dominated this matchup with 5 wins from 9 H2H meetings and 56% clean sheets, giving them a psychological edge. Therefore, we are tempted to bet on Home Win, alongside Under 2.5 goals and Preston to Score First.
This FA Cup match will be played on Friday 9 January 2026 at 19:30.
What is our Preston vs Wigan prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Preston 2 - 0 Wigan
Preston vs Wigan Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-0
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): No
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Michael Smith @ 160 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferPreston Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddlww | 1.70 |
| Home | dddw | 1.50 |
| Away | wwdlw | 1.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.25 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.75 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 70% | 75% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.31 | 1.60 | 1.11 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.49 | 1.20 | 1.69 |
Wigan Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwdl | 1.30 |
| Home | dwdld | 1.20 |
| Away | wdlwl | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.00 | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.23 | 1.52 | 0.94 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.36 | 1.04 | 1.68 |
Preston vs Wigan Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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