Sheffield Wednesday vs Wigan

The numbers tell a clear story for Sheffield Wednesday: 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses in their last 5 outings, worth 9 points — an excellent return. Their attacking output stands at 11 goals in 5 matches.

Wigan, meanwhile, come into this with a different story to tell. Wigan head into this fixture in decent shape after collecting 6 points from a possible 15 in their last 5. With 6 goals from 5 matches, their attack has been somewhat inconsistent, while defensively they have conceded more than they would like (2.0 per game). Goalless afternoons have been a recurring issue for Wigan, who have failed to score 3 times recently — breaking that habit will be crucial. Over their last 6 meetings, 5 have ended in home victories, 1 in away victories and 0 in draws. Goals have been at a reasonable level, with an average of 2.3 per game.

Given the attacking firepower on display, this could be a high-scoring affair. Both sides have shown they can find the net regularly, and the defensive records suggest opportunities will come. With little to separate these sides, the match could go either way. The team that handles the pressure better and makes fewer mistakes will likely come out on top.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the data suggesting a draw (24%) is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 4-2 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence here is modest at 45%, reflecting just how hard this fixture is to call. Kick-off in the League One awaits.