Stoke vs Wigan Predictions, Betting Tips and Preview

Stoke vs Wigan predictions and betting tips for Wednesday night’s Chmpionship game which takes place at The Bet365 Stadium and kicks off at 7:45pm. Can Stoke pick up their first three points of the season?

Wigan have been excellent entertainment so far, can they continue to score goals against Gary Rowett’s Stoke? See our betting tips and match predictions below.

Stoke vs Wigan Predictions

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Reasons for Our Stoke vs Wigan Predictions

The first of today’s free football predictions is for this game to end all square. The Championship is an incredibly tough league as Stoke have found out over the past couple of weeks. The Potters are yet to secure three points since dropping down from the Premier League but they appear to be getting closer and they remain tough to beat under Gary Rowett. As well as bemoaning the officials, the gaffer also labelled his side’s defending as ‘like 4 year olds’ at one point. His side did switch off for Preston’s goal but Cuca Martina could be drafted in for some much needed experience here. Wigan have been thoroughly entertaining so far but they need to keep their concentration throughout the full ninety minutes. The Latics conceded late against both Villa and Forest and they have certainly looked susceptible at the back. They’ve also been clinical at the other end of the pitch and that should be enough to get them a point in Staffordshire. Stoke’s wait for three points my have to continue here but they face Hull next and that looks like the ideal opportunity to finally get off the mark. The first of our Stoke vs Wigan predictions is Draw and it’s available at 12/5 with Bet365. You can use their £100 of free bet credits to back any of our Championship predictions.

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Wigan have been labelled as one of the best BTTS prospects this season and they certainly play a high-risk game. Paul Cook’s men enjoy launching forward at every opportunity but regularly leave themselves open at the back. It’s an entertaining game for the neutrals but isn’t good for those fans with dodgy tickers. With Stoke’s questionable defending and Wigan’s haplessness at the back, this should be an entertaining 90 minutes. The second of our Stoke vs Wigan predictions is Both Teams to Score? Yes and it’s available at 4/5 with Sport Pesa. It’s landed in 3/3 for both Wigan and Stoke so far this season.

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Benik Afobe has scored two of Stoke’s goals so far this season but he didn’t get any service at the weekend and the frontman looked isolated at times. The Potters need to find a way to link up with the talented striker. Instead, we prefer Nick Powell who is available at a bigger price and has been scoring regularly for last season’s League One Champions. His injury record isn’t good but Paul Cook will hopefully feel as though he can play 180 minutes in the space of four days. He is available at 7/2 with Betway to score anytime in this contest and is the third of our Stoke vs Wigan predictions. You can use their free £30 free bet to back the frontman to net in this game.

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Stoke vs Wigan Recommended Bets and Odds

Our Stoke vs Wigan predictions are expecting this game to end all-square but many punters will fancy the hosts to finally pick up that elusive win. Stoke can be backed at 11/10 with Betfair and Gary Rowett’s side will be hoping to use their Premier League quality squad to their advantage. Wigan can be backed at 5/2 to pick up their second win of the campaign. Our bet prediction is available at 12/5. Goals are widely expected in this contest and it’s somewhat surprisingly to see Over 2.5 Goals available at Evens. Benik Afobe and Saturday’s-hero Peter Crouch lead the way in the goalscoring market and can be backed at 6/5 and 8/5 respectively.

Stoke vs Wigan Preview

See information on the team news, key players and match stats below

Stoke Team News vs Wigan

Bruno Martins Indi will be assessed pre-kick off but his achilles injury is likely to keep him out of this contest. Gary Rowett hasn’t been shy in shuffling his pack this season and Bojan and Mama Biram Diouf will be hoping to return to the side whilst Cuco Martina may in line for his first start.

Wigan Team News vs Stoke

Leo Da Silva and Kai Naismith are unlikely to be fit enough to feature in this game. Callum Connolly will be hoping to start and could have done enough to force his way into Paul Cook’s plans.

Stoke Key Player v Wigan

Jack Butland couldn’t do much about the two goals on Saturday but with Wigan’s tendency to fly forward at every opportunity, he could be in for a busy afternoon. The England star is a terrific stopper and will earn his side some valuable points throughout the season.

Wigan Key Player vs Stoke

Michael Jacobs will offer plenty of creativity on the left-hand side and he will prove a thorn in Stoke’s side once again. They struggled to deal with Callum Robinson on Saturday and Jacobs is likely to continue where the Lilywhites winger left off.

Stoke vs Wigan Stats

• There have been 14 goals in Wigan’s opening three Championship matches
• There have been 10 goals in Stoke’s opening three Championship matches
• Neither of these two sides has managed to keep a clean sheet yet.
• These two sides have only ever previously met on two occasions with both games ending 2-2.
• Albeit playing at the level below, Wigan had the best away record in the division last season.
• Peter Crouch is looking for his 201st goal in professional football after hitting the milestone at the weekend.

Stoke vs Wigan Betting Tips

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Both Teams to Score Prediction

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Anytime Goalscorer Tip

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