Ace Football previews the League One round 1 match between Wigan and Charlton and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Charlton face a daunting first assignment in the League One when they visit the title favourites Wigan on the opening day of the new campaign.
Team form: Wigan vs Charlton
Wigan Form
Wigan swept all aside in their last three matches and started off by winning 1-2 against Lincoln City. They went on to defeat Portsmouth 1-2 and made it three on the spin against Bristol Rovers in a 2-0 victory. Wigan won four of their past six matches on home soil in the League One, where they also drew twice and went undefeated. They scored six goals and conceded one times.
Charlton Form
Charlton are winless in their last three matches, but managed a 1-1 draw with Cambridge U and a 1-1 draw with Shrewsbury. In their most recent match, they were defeated 1-0 at the hands of Wycombe. Charlton only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the League One. In these six matches they drew four and lost one as well as being outscored by six goals to seven.
Betting facts for Wigan and Charlton
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 Charlton played across all tournaments.
- In 25 of the last 27 Wigan home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 19 of the last 21 Wigan home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 14 of the last 16 Wigan home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Wigan home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Wigan have scored in 21 of the last 23 matches in the League One
- Charlton have conceded in the last 24 away matches in a row
- Charlton have conceded in the last 19 away matches in a row in the League One
- Charlton have conceded in 32 of the last 34 matches
- Charlton have conceded in 32 of the last 34 matches in the League One
- In 12 of the last 14 matches Charlton played, both teams scored
In-form players: Wigan vs Charlton
Jonny Smith has been great for Wigan lately, hitting the target two times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Charlton are optimistic that Chuks Aneke doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.
Betting markets: Wigan vs Charlton
Full-time result
Wigan won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at The Brick Community Stadium. They drew four and lost two as well, while Charlton won three of their last 10 games away. They drew six and lost one. Wigan didn’t lose any of their previous 5 matches. Wigan did not lose any of their last 7 matches on home soil.
Both teams to score
Wigan scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Charlton scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Wigan managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Wigan have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Charlton.
Total goals
Wigan saw over 2.5 goals in four 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 three of Charlton’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.2 goals in these matches.
Recommended tip: Wigan vs Charlton
To summarize, the upcoming League One clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Wigan vs Charlton mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.
Wigan vs Charlton: Who wins the game?
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