Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Wigan and Leyton square off against each other at DW Stadium in what is expected to be a closer League One encounter. The Latics have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team sharing the spoils with Cheltenham, beating Bolton, while losing to Fleetwood. Wigan are safe for now, but they can’t afford any complacency in the remainder of the season. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team.
Meanwhile, the O’s aim to recover from a 1-0 loss to Bristol Rovers. Leyton are determined to revive their playoffs hopes, but beating Wigan at the DW Stadium is easier said than accomplished. Taking everything into account, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. Both Sanders and Edwards are pushing for recalls to the starting XI as Richie Wellens should opt to make changes to the team that suffered the loss on Matchday 36.
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).