Preston North End vs Wigan Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 09 January

Preston North End

W W L D D

No standing data

0-1

09/01/2026 15:30

Wigan Athletic

L D W L L

No standing data

England FA Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Preston North End vs Wigan Athletic on 09 January 2026 (kick-off: 15:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Preston North End vs Wigan Athletic preview before placing your bet.

Preston North End will face Wigan Athletic in England FA Cup on January 9, 2026 at 15:30.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.93.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:30

2026-01-09

Preston North End vs Wigan Athletic - Prediction & Odds

Preston North End

Wigan Athletic

2026-01-09 15:30

STANDINGS UP TO 09/01/2026

The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Preston North End and Wigan Athletic in the England FA Cup football standings for the 2025-2026 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.

Head To Head

25/02/2023 11:00

Preston North End

2 - 1

Wigan Athletic

ENG LCH

30/07/2022 10:00

Wigan Athletic

0 - 0

Preston North End

ENG LCH

30/07/2021 14:30

Wigan Athletic

3 - 2

Preston North End

INT CF

08/02/2020 08:30

Wigan Athletic

1 - 2

Preston North End

ENG LCH

10/08/2019 10:00

Preston North End

3 - 0

Wigan Athletic

ENG LCH

22/04/2019 10:00

Wigan Athletic

2 - 0

Preston North End

ENG LCH

Preston North End

67%

Draw

17%

Wigan Athletic

17%

Preston North End Last 6 matches

04/01/2026 11:00

Bristol City 0 - 2 Preston North End

ENG LCH

01/01/2026 11:00

Preston North End 3 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

29/12/2025 15:45

Wrexham 2 - 1 Preston North End

ENG LCH

26/12/2025 11:00

Stoke City 0 - 0 Preston North End

ENG LCH

20/12/2025 08:30

Preston North End 1 - 1 Norwich City

ENG LCH

13/12/2025 08:30

Oxford United 1 - 2 Preston North End

ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Wigan Athletic

04/01/2026 11:00

Cardiff City 1 - 0 Wigan Athletic

ENG L1

01/01/2026 11:00

Wigan Athletic 1 - 1 Barnsley

ENG L1

29/12/2025 15:45

Burton Albion 0 - 2 Wigan Athletic

ENG L1

26/12/2025 11:00

Bradford City 2 - 1 Wigan Athletic

ENG L1

20/12/2025 08:30

Wigan Athletic 0 - 2 Blackpool

ENG L1

13/12/2025 08:30

Huddersfield Town 1 - 1 Wigan Athletic

ENG L1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England FA Cup

Played games

Preston North End

Wigan Athletic

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.75

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

0 (0%)1 (100%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (75%)1 (25%)

Preston North End

Recent matches

Wigan Athletic

Under /Over

(0%)0 1(100%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(75%)3 1(25%)

Under /Over

(0%)0 1(100%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(25%)1 3(75%)

Under /Over

(0%)0 1(100%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(25%)1 3(75%)

/Yes

(0%)0 1(100%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)2 2(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Preston North End

Wigan Athletic

Shots

Preston North End

Total shots

12.00 avg / game

Blocked

3 total

Avg. 3.00

Wigan Athletic

Total shots

8.75 avg / game

Blocked

2 total

Avg. 0.67

Preston North End Pass Wigan Athletic

Total passes

556

Avg. 556 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

69%

Total passes

463

Avg. 232 / game

Accurate

68%

Ball possession

40%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Preston North End

Played games

Wigan Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.00

Clean sheets

0.25

3.00

Corners

3.50

22.00

Throw-ins

18.75

3.00

Offsides

1.75

2.00

GK saves

1.75

Preston North End

DISCIPLINARY

Wigan Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.00

2.25

0.00

0.25

9.00

Fouls

9.00

7.00

Tackles

3.50

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How We Build the Preston North End vs Wigan Athletic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Preston North End vs Wigan Athletic on 09 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England FA Cup fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Preston North End vs Wigan Athletic Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Preston North End's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Wigan Athletic's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England FA Cup Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England FA Cup standings and the England FA Cup form table to understand exactly where Preston North End and Wigan Athletic sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England FA Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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