Northampton vs Wigan Prediction & Betting Tips | 06/04/2026

Northampton vs Wigan Prediction and Betting Tips | 6 April 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

5 April 2026 • 21:21 UTC • 1 min read

Northampton vs Wigan Prediction and Betting Tips 6 April 2026

Northampton Town face a must-win situation as they cling to slim survival hopes, but their recent form offers little encouragement. Therefore, we predict a 1-0 win for Wigan, who have a chance to escape the danger zone. The hosts have lost nine of their last ten matches, averaging just 0.10 points per game and scoring only 0.50 goals per match. Defensive issues remain a major concern, with Northampton conceding 2.00 goals on average and failing to keep a single clean sheet in that period. Injuries to Wormleighton and Shaw further weaken an already struggling side.

Wigan Athletic, meanwhile, are also battling to move clear of the danger zone but come into this clash in much better shape. The Latics average 1.50 points per game from their last ten outings and boast a solid defensive record overall, with 50% clean sheets. However, their away form is a concern, with no wins and 2.25 goals conceded per game on the road.

Given Wigan's better form and quality, our prediction leans toward Away Win, alongside Under 2.5 goals and Wigan to Win to Nil as Northampton lack attacking threat.

This League 1 match will be played on Monday 6 April 2026 at 15:00.

What is our Northampton vs Wigan prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Northampton 0 - 1 Wigan

Northampton vs Wigan Betting Tips

Correct Score: 0-1 @ 600 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -125 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1400 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -154 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 200 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Joseph Taylor @ 175 Odds
First Goalscorer: Joseph Taylor @ 500 Odds
Asian Handicap: Wigan 0 @ -200 Odds
European Handicap: Wigan +1 @ -350 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
Double Chance: 12 @ -275 Odds
Draw No Bet: Wigan to Win @ -200 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: Wigan to Win/Wigan to Win @ 260 Odds
Clean Sheet: Wigan - Yes @ 162 Odds

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Northampton Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	llldllllll	0.10
Home	lldl	0.25
Away	llllll	0.00

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	0%	0%	0%
Average Goals Per Game	2.50	2.00	2.83
Scored	0.50	0.50	0.50
Conceded	2.00	1.50	2.33
BTTS	50%	50%	50%
Clean Sheets	0%	0%	0%
Failed to Score	50%	50%	50%
Expected Goals	1.05	1.31	0.87
Expected Goals Against	1.79	1.13	2.23

Wigan Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wlwdlwdwld	1.50
Home	wwlwwd	2.17
Away	lddl	0.50

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	40%	67%	0%
Average Goals Per Game	2.20	1.50	3.25
Scored	1.00	1.00	1.00
Conceded	1.20	0.50	2.25
BTTS	30%	0%	75%
Clean Sheets	50%	83%	0%
Failed to Score	30%	33%	25%
Expected Goals	1.09	1.08	1.09
Expected Goals Against	1.41	1.25	1.65