Ace Football previews the League One round 8 match between Wigan and Doncaster and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Wigan enjoy home advantage, when visitors Doncaster swing by on Saturday for a clash in the League One. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
One spot behind the leader of the table, Doncaster have claimed 16 points after seven rounds, while Wigan have amassed nine points and are now ranked as number 14 in the League One standings.
Form: Wigan vs Doncaster
Wigan Form
The Wigan team look in good shape before their match against Doncaster, as they seek to remain unbeaten. Firstly, they beat Stockport County 1-0, then they held Stockport County to a 1-1 draw. Their last outing resulted in a hard fought 2-2 draw Lincoln City. Wigan claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the League One. They also drew three but remained undefeated, as they scored eight and conceded three goals.
Doncaster Form
Doncaster look fabulous with three wins on the trot, starting off against Accrington, who were defeated by 0-2. Then, Rotherham got outclassed in a 1-0 win, before beating Bradford by 3-1. Doncaster won twice, while also recording two draws, and two defeats in their last six away matches in the League One. The scoreline from these matches says nine goals conceded and seven scored.
Betting facts for Wigan and Doncaster
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Wigan and Doncaster played across all tournaments.
- In 32 of the last 34 Wigan home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 29 of the last 31 Wigan home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 12 Wigan home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Wigan home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Wigan matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 15 of the last 17 Doncaster matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 14 of the last 16 Doncaster matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 12 of the last 13 Doncaster away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Doncaster matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Doncaster have won 4 of the last 5 matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals
Players in form: Wigan vs Doncaster
Paul Mullin is the most prolific League One marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Doncaster look to Owen Bailey, hoping he can add to his current total of four League One goals in his latest games.
Popular markets: Wigan vs Doncaster
Full-time result
Wigan claimed a modest five wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in three of the games, whilst losing two. Doncaster won seven of their last 10 games away, drew two and lost one of the games in this run. Wigan didn’t lose any of their previous 6 matches at The Brick Community Stadium. Wigan have beaten Doncaster in 6 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Wigan scored first in six of their last ten home games. Doncaster scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Wigan managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Wigan have scored in 8 consecutive league meetings with Doncaster.
Total goals
Wigan saw over 2.5 goals in three of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Doncaster’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.7 goals in these matches.
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