League One: Cambridge U vs Wigan – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One round 1 match between Cambridge U and Wigan and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Wigan face a daunting first assignment in the League One when they visit the title favourites Cambridge U on the opening day of the new campaign.

Team form: Cambridge U vs Wigan

Cambridge U Form

Cambridge U are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Barrow 3-0, and then drawing 0-0 with Crewe. They were back as winners when they defeated Barnet 2-1. Cambridge U did not win any of their last six League One matches at the Abbey Stadium. They came through these matches with a record of one draws and one defeats, in which they conceded four and scored 12 goals.

Wigan Form

In their previous three games, Wigan lost 0-1 and 1-0 against AFC Wimbledon and Stevenage, respectively, before drawing 1-1 with Barnsley. Wigan claimed just one win from the last six away games in the League One. They also drew three and were defeated two times, as they were outscored by seven goals to five.

Betting facts for Cambridge U and Wigan

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

Players on top: Cambridge U vs Wigan

It is the beginning of a new League One campaign, and both Cambridge U and Wigan will be looking for their main strikers this season. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.

Betting markets: Cambridge U vs Wigan

Full-time result

Cambridge U claimed six wins, drew three and lost one of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Wigan won one, drew four and lost five of their last 10 games away. Cambridge U have not lost to Wigan in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Cambridge U scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Wigan got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Cambridge U games Wigan have failed to score in 3 consecutive games. Cambridge U managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Cambridge U have scored in 7 consecutive home meetings with Wigan.

Total goals

Cambridge U saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Wigan, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches. Wigan did not score a single goal in 3 consecutive games