Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Wigan
Match Time & Date:
26/04/2025
16:00
Prediction: 2-2
Blackpool
Wigan Athletic will look to build on back-to-back wins over Rotherham and Shrewsbury when they face Blackpool at DW Stadium on Saturday. The Latics have little to play for in the season finale, but their recent form suggests they won’t roll over easily. With the pressure off, Shaun Maloney’s men are expected to play with more freedom in front of their home fans. There are no new injury concerns in the home squad.
The Seasiders, on the other hand, missed out on a spot in the playoffs, which will no doubt be a blow to morale heading into the final round. Despite the disappointment, Blackpool possess enough attacking firepower to cause problems for Wigan’s backline. With both teams likely to approach the game without defensive caution, this has the makings of an entertaining, open contest. Taking everything into account, we believe that there is value in betting on both teams to score. In the reverse fixture, Blackpool claimed a 2-1 win, and another goal-filled clash is on the cards.
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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