Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Wigan
Match Time & Date:
10/08/2024
18:30
Prediction: 2-2
Charlton
Saturday’s football game at DW Stadium pits together Wigan Athletic and Charlton Athletic, the two sides who faced each other in some interesting encounters in the past. The Latics head into the season opener following back-to-back defeats to Tranmere and Barrow in preseason and they face yet another uphill task against the Red Robins. Summer recruit Tyrese Francois (midfielder) is widely expected to make his official Wigan debut against Charlton.
The capital club, on the other hand, did well to beat Portsmouth in their last friendly game, but beating Wigan on the road is easier said than accomplished. Anyhow, both teams to score betting option should be considered as Wigan and Charlton managed to find the net in each of the last three encounters between the two teams. Speaking of the visiting team, all eyes will be on new signings Gassan Yahyai, who scored 11 goals for Cambridge United last season.
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).
