Watford vs Wigan Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

Watford

D W L L D

11th place in England Championship

1-1

18/03/2023 11:00

Wigan Athletic

L L W W D

24th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Watford vs Wigan Athletic on 18 March 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Watford vs Wigan Athletic preview before placing your bet.

Watford will face Wigan Athletic in England Championship on March 18, 2023 at 11:00.
Watford are currently 11th with 63 points after 46 matches.
Wigan Athletic sit 24th with 42 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.65.

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

11:00

2023-03-18

Watford vs Wigan Athletic - Prediction & Odds

Watford

Wigan Athletic

2023-03-18 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/03/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Burnley	101	46	29	14	3	87	35	52
02 Sheffield United	91	46	28	7	11	73	39	34
03 Luton Town	80	46	21	17	8	57	39	18
04 Middlesbrough	75	46	22	9	15	84	56	28
05 Coventry City	70	46	18	16	12	58	46	12
06 Sunderland A.F.C	69	46	18	15	13	68	55	13
07 Blackburn Rovers	69	46	20	9	17	52	54	-2
08 Millwall	68	46	19	11	16	57	50	7
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	66	46	18	12	16	59	53	6
10 Swansea City	66	46	18	12	16	68	64	4
11 Watford	63	46	16	15	15	56	53	3
12 Preston North End	63	46	17	12	17	45	59	-14
13 Norwich City	62	46	17	11	18	57	54	3
14 Bristol City	59	46	15	14	17	55	56	-1
15 Hull City	58	46	14	16	16	51	61	-10
16 Stoke City	53	46	14	11	21	55	54	1
17 Birmingham City	53	46	14	11	21	47	58	-11
18 Huddersfield Town	53	46	14	11	21	47	62	-15
19 Rotherham United	50	46	11	17	18	49	60	-11
20 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	50	46	13	11	22	44	71	-27
21 Cardiff City	49	46	13	10	23	41	58	-17
22 Reading	44	46	13	11	22	46	68	-22
23 Blackpool	44	46	11	11	24	48	72	-24
24 Wigan Athletic	42	46	10	15	21	38	65	-27

Head To Head

29/10/2022 10:00

Wigan Athletic

0 - 1

Watford

ENG LCH

17/03/2015 15:45

Wigan Athletic

0 - 2

Watford

ENG LCH

13/12/2014 11:00

Watford

2 - 1

Wigan Athletic

ENG LCH

22/03/2014 11:00

Wigan Athletic

2 - 1

Watford

ENG LCH

28/09/2013 10:00

Watford

1 - 0

Wigan Athletic

ENG LCH

21/02/2007 15:45

Watford

1 - 1

Wigan Athletic

ENG PR

Wigan Athletic

50%

Draw

17%

Watford

33%

Watford Last 6 matches

04/03/2023 11:00

Watford 0 - 0 Preston North End

ENG LCH

25/02/2023 11:00

Sheffield United 1 - 0 Watford

ENG LCH

20/02/2023 16:00

Watford 3 - 2 West Bromwich(WBA)

ENG LCH

14/02/2023 16:00

Burnley 1 - 1 Watford

ENG LCH

11/02/2023 11:00

Watford 1 - 1 Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

04/02/2023 11:00

Reading 2 - 2 Watford

ENG LCH

Win

17%

Draw

67%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Wigan Athletic

07/03/2023 16:00

West Bromwich(WBA) 1 - 0 Wigan Athletic

ENG LCH

04/03/2023 11:00

Wigan Athletic 1 - 1 Birmingham City

ENG LCH

25/02/2023 11:00

Preston North End 2 - 1 Wigan Athletic

ENG LCH

18/02/2023 11:00

Wigan Athletic 0 - 0 Norwich City

ENG LCH

15/02/2023 15:45

Bristol City 1 - 1 Wigan Athletic

ENG LCH

11/02/2023 11:00

Wigan Athletic 1 - 0 Huddersfield Town

ENG LCH

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Watford

Wigan Athletic

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.22

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.15

Scored

Avg. per game

0.83

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.41

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

32 (70%)14 (30%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

32 (70%)14 (30%)

Watford

Recent matches

Wigan Athletic

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Watford

Wigan Athletic

Shots

Watford

Total shots

11.15 avg / game

Blocked

119 total

Avg. 3.05

Wigan Athletic

Total shots

10.22 avg / game

Blocked

115 total

Avg. 2.95

Watford Pass Wigan Athletic

Total passes

19227

Avg. 418 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

17825

Avg. 388 / game

Accurate

74%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Watford

Played games

Wigan Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.22

5.13

236

Corners

199

4.33

23.85

1097

Throw-ins

1055

22.93

1.87

Offsides

1.65

3.00

138

GK saves

2.11

Watford

DISCIPLINARY

Wigan Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.15

1.85

0.07

0.04

11.70

538

Fouls

498

10.83

17.15

789

Tackles

714

15.52

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How We Build the Watford vs Wigan Athletic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Watford vs Wigan Athletic on 18 March 2023 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 Championship 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.

Watford vs Wigan Athletic Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Watford'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 Championship 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 Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Watford and Wigan Athletic sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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