Wigan head into the first game of 2026 aiming to build on their solid 2-0 win over Burton, a result that ended a four-game winless streak. As Wigan and Barnsley seem to be evenly matched, we predict a 1-1 draw. The Latics have been competitive at home, averaging 1.25 PPG, while defensively they’ve been fairly reliable with 50% clean sheets on their own turf and just 1.00 goal conceded per home match. Their xG numbers are strong as well (1.52 xG at home), suggesting they are creating enough quality chances even when results fluctuate. BTTS occurs in only 25% of their home games, highlighting a more controlled style at the DW.
Barnsley, meanwhile, are low on confidence after four defeats in their last five, though their underlying numbers remain respectable: 1.47 xG overall and 2.00 goals scored per home game (though only 0.60 away). Defensive issues persist, especially on the road, where they concede 2.40 goals per match and have just a 20% clean-sheet rate. Georgie Gent is their only absentee, but he should not be severely missed.
As Wigan home games are low on BTTS (25%) and usually tighter, Under 2.5 goals bet should be considered, alongside Draw and Half-Time Draw.
This League 1 match will be played on Thursday 1 January 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Wigan vs Barnsley prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Wigan 1 - 1 Barnsley
Wigan vs Barnsley Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Paul Mullin @ 162 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferWigan Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddllw | 1.40 |
| Home | dwdl | 1.25 |
| Away | dwdlw | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 1.75 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 0.75 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 25% | 83% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.34 | 1.52 | 1.23 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.30 | 1.01 | 1.49 |
Barnsley Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwlll | 1.00 |
| Home | lwwll | 1.20 |
| Away | dlwll | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.80 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 2.00 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 2.10 | 1.80 | 2.40 |
| BTTS | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.47 | 1.52 | 1.43 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.34 | 1.08 | 1.61 |
Wigan vs Barnsley Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Wigan (38%)
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Barnsley (15%)
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