League One: Blackpool vs Wigan – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One game between Blackpool and Wigan who meet up this coming Monday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Blackpool and Wigan are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash on Monday at Bloomfield Road, with much riding on the outcome in this League One battle.

Blackpool approach round 14 as number 16 in the League One table with 15 points on their account so far. With 12 rounds behind them, Wigan have amassed 13 points, placing them as number 18 in the standings.

Team form: Blackpool vs Wigan

Blackpool Form

Blackpool have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 2-0 by Mansfield, before Barnsley ran out 1-2 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Peterborough, who came out 5-1 winners. Blackpool only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent League One matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew two and lost two, as they scored nine and conceded nine goals.

Wigan Form

A draw is all that prevents Wigan from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They claimed this single draw against Stockport County as the match ended 0-0 before getting trounced against Cambridge U by a 2-0 score. Last time out, more disappointment followed as Mansfield won the game and the exact score was 1-2. Wigan only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the League One. In these six matches they drew two and lost three as well as being outscored by six goals to five.

Betting stats and facts for Blackpool and Wigan

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 Blackpool and Wigan played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Blackpool vs Wigan

Dale Taylor shows decent form right now for Wigan, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the League One. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Blackpool, who are strong favourites on Monday. Siding with Kyle Joseph also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six League One matches.

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Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at Bloomfield Road across all tournaments Blackpool won four times, drew two and lost four times. Wigan claimed four wins, three draw and three defeats in their last 10 games away. Blackpool have beaten Wigan in 3 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Blackpool scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Wigan got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Wigan will feel optimistic about scoring this coming Monday with Blackpool managing a measly two clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to seven clean sheets in their previous 10 games. Blackpool have scored in 5 consecutive home meetings with Wigan.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Blackpool’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Wigan’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.1 goals in these matches.

Recommended tip: Blackpool vs Wigan

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Blackpool and Wigan seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this League One match.

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