Ace Football previews the League One round 35 match between Wigan and Cheltenham and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
When Cheltenham come to DW Stadium for the League One match this coming Friday, Wigan will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Wigan approach the next League One round as number 13 in the table, having claimed 40 points this season so far. With 33 games behind them, Cheltenham amassed 32 points, placing them as number 21 before their next fixture.
Form: Wigan vs Cheltenham
Wigan Form
Wigan lost twice in their last three matches, as they were defeated 1-2 by Exeter and 4-2 against Oxford. They turned the table by winning 0-1 against Shrewsbury. Wigan won three of their previous six matches at DW Stadium in the League One. They drew zero and suffered three defeats, scoring seven goals to six against.
Cheltenham Form
In their last three matches, Cheltenham first beat Cambridge U 0-1, then Blackpool by 2-0 and finally Port Vale by 3-2. Cheltenham won twice, while also recording one draw, and three defeats in their last six away matches in the League One. The scoreline from these matches says five goals conceded and four scored.
Betting stats and facts for Wigan and Cheltenham
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Wigan and Cheltenham. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 18 of the last 20 Wigan home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Wigan have scored in the last 10 matches in a row in the League One
- In 12 of the last 14 Wigan home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Wigan have scored in 11 of the last 12 matches
- Wigan have scored in 12 of the last 14 home matches in the League One
- In 15 of the last 16 Cheltenham away matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Cheltenham have scored in 18 of the last 20 matches in the League One
- In 11 of the last 13 Cheltenham away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Cheltenham have scored in 14 of the last 16 matches
- In 4 of the last 5 Cheltenham away matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
Players in form: Wigan vs Cheltenham
Thelo Aasgaard has four strikes in six League One matches for Wigan, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Cheltenham. The visitors are looking to Matt Taylor, who has provided his team with three League One goals.
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Full-time result
Wigan won five of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at DW Stadium. They drew one and lost four as well, while Cheltenham won three of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost six. Wigan have not lost to Cheltenham in 5 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Wigan scored first in six of their last ten home games. Cheltenham got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Of the previous 10 outings, Cheltenham scored the opening goal five times, whereas Wigan were first on target in seven of their last 10 games.
Total goals
Wigan saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in five of the last ten matches that Cheltenham played across all tournaments. They scored 1.4 times on average in the process. Wigan were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 10 matches.
Betting prediction: Wigan vs Cheltenham
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 Cheltenham mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.