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Ace Football previews the League One round 46 match between Stevenage and Wigan and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Wigan come to Lamex Stadium for the League One match on Saturday, Stevenage will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Stevenage approach round 46 as number 6 in the League One table with 72 points on their account so far. With 45 rounds behind them, Wigan have amassed 56 points, placing them as number 16 in the standings.

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Form: Stevenage vs Wigan

Stevenage Form

Stevenage have gone unbeaten in their previous three matches, which included a 2-2 draw with Lincoln City, a 1-0 victory over Barnsley, and a 1-1 draw with Doncaster. Stevenage claimed four wins in their last six League One matches at the Lamex Stadium. They came through these games with a record of one draw and one defeat, in which they conceded four and scored seven goals.

Wigan Form

Wigan have been inconsistent in their last three matches. They claimed a 3-0 win against Rotherham, before drawing 0-0 with Port Vale. This little streak came to an end, when AFC Wimbledon proved too strong in a 0-1 defeat for Wigan. Wigan managed to win just once in their past six away games in the League One. On top of winning once they also drew three as well as losing two, while scoring ten time and letting in seven.

Betting facts for Stevenage and Wigan

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

  • In 22 of the last 24 Stevenage home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 17 of the last 19 Stevenage home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Stevenage have won 8 of the last 10 home matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals
  • Stevenage have won 8 of the last 10 home matches in the League One while scoring less than 2.5 goals
  • In 11 of the last 13 Stevenage matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 14 of the last 16 Wigan matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 12 of the last 13 Wigan matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Wigan away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Wigan away matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5

Players on top: Stevenage vs Wigan

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Dan Kemp brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Stevenage will start him against Wigan, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Callum Wright, who notched up three goals in his past six games.

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Full-time result

Stevenage won eight of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing one as well. Wigan won one from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew four and lost five in this run. Stevenage didn’t lose any of their previous 5 matches at Lamex Stadium.

Both teams to score

Stevenage scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Curiously, Wigan only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Stevenage were able to win five of their matches last 10 matches without conceding a goal.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out two times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Stevenage, who scored an average of 0.9 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Wigan, who managed to score 1.3 times in those matches.