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Ace Football previews the League One round 3 match between Wigan and Peterborough and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

As the early season favourites, Wigan will look to justify their title credentials on Saturday when they take on Peterborough for a round 3 match in the League One.

Wigan have seen both sides of the coin already this season in the League One, and will out to double up on their share of wins in the coming match.

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Team form: Wigan vs Peterborough

Wigan Form

Wigan added two wins to their account in their three most recent outings, as they beat Northampton by 3-1. Their next match left them empty-handed in a 2-0 defeat against Leyton Orient, followed up by a 1-0 win against Notts Co.. Wigan managed to win two of their past six home matches in the League One. In the remaining four, they drew three and lost one, as they scored six and conceded four goals.

Peterborough Form

Peterborough endured a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 2-1 by Cardiff, before Luton ran out 0-2 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Accrington, who came out 2-1 winners. Peterborough only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the League One. In these six matches they drew one and lost four as well as being outscored by 15 goals to ten.

Betting stats for Wigan and Peterborough

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Wigan and Peterborough. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • In 33 of the last 35 Wigan matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 29 of the last 30 Wigan matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 30 of the last 32 Wigan home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 24 of the last 26 Wigan home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 13 of the last 15 Wigan matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • Peterborough have lost the last 4 matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • Peterborough have lost the last 4 away matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Peterborough have lost the last 3 away matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • Peterborough have lost the last 3 matches in a row in the League One while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • In 7 of the last 8 Peterborough matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5

Players in form: Wigan vs Peterborough

Fraser Murray is showing good form for Wigan, scoring two goals in their last six matches. Abraham Odoh scored once in his previous half dozen outings.

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Full-time result

Wigan claimed five wins, drew three and lost two of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Peterborough won three, drew one and lost six of their last 10 games away. Peterborough lost 4 matches on the bounce.

Both teams to score

Wigan scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Peterborough got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 6 consecutive away games Peterborough played. Wigan probably enjoy the prospect of scoring this coming Saturday, as Peterborough managed only one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out one time in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Wigan, who scored an average of one goal along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Peterborough, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches. Peterborough conceded a goal in their last 11 matches.

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