Wigan Athletic vs Birmingham City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 04 January

Wigan Athletic

D W W D D

15th place in England League 1

0-3

04/01/2025 11:00

Birmingham City

D W W W W

1st place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Wigan Athletic vs Birmingham City on 04 January 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Wigan Athletic vs Birmingham City preview before placing your bet.

Wigan Athletic will face Birmingham City in England League 1 on January 4, 2025 at 11:00.
Wigan Athletic are currently 15th with 56 points after 46 matches.
Birmingham City sit 1st with 111 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.70.

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

2025-01-04

Wigan Athletic vs Birmingham City - Prediction & Odds

Wigan Athletic

Birmingham City

2025-01-04 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 04/01/2025

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

01 Birmingham City	111	46	34	9	3	84	31	53
02 Wrexham	92	46	27	11	8	67	34	33
03 Stockport County	87	46	25	12	9	72	42	30
04 Charlton Athletic	85	46	25	10	11	67	43	24
05 Wycombe Wanderers	84	46	24	12	10	70	45	25
06 Leyton Orient	78	46	24	6	16	72	48	24
07 Reading	75	46	21	12	13	68	57	11
08 Bolton Wanderers	68	46	20	8	18	67	70	-3
09 Blackpool	67	46	17	16	13	72	60	12
10 Huddersfield Town	64	46	19	7	20	58	55	3
11 Lincoln City	61	46	16	13	17	64	56	8
12 Barnsley	61	46	17	10	19	69	73	-4
13 Rotherham United	59	46	16	11	19	54	59	-5
14 Stevenage Borough	57	46	15	12	19	42	50	-8
15 Wigan Athletic	56	46	13	17	16	40	42	-2
16 Exeter City	56	46	15	11	20	49	65	-16
17 Mansfield Town	54	46	15	9	22	60	73	-13
18 Peterborough United	51	46	13	12	21	68	81	-13
19 Northampton Town	51	46	12	15	19	48	66	-18
20 Burton Albion	47	46	11	14	21	49	66	-17
21 Crawley Town	46	46	12	10	24	57	83	-26
22 Bristol Rovers	43	46	12	7	27	44	76	-32
23 Cambridge United	38	46	9	11	26	45	73	-28
24 Shrewsbury Town	33	46	8	9	29	41	79	-38

Head To Head

31/08/2024 10:00

Birmingham City

2 - 1

Wigan Athletic

ENG L1

04/03/2023 11:00

Wigan Athletic

1 - 1

Birmingham City

ENG LCH

20/08/2022 10:00

Birmingham City

0 - 1

Wigan Athletic

ENG LCH

01/01/2020 11:00

Birmingham City

2 - 3

Wigan Athletic

ENG LCH

01/10/2019 14:45

Wigan Athletic

1 - 0

Birmingham City

ENG LCH

27/04/2019 10:00

Birmingham City

1 - 1

Wigan Athletic

ENG LCH

Birmingham City

33%

Draw

33%

Wigan Athletic

33%

Wigan Athletic Last 6 matches

29/12/2024 11:00

Wrexham 2 - 1 Wigan Athletic

ENG L1

26/12/2024 11:00

Rotherham United 0 - 1 Wigan Athletic

ENG L1

21/12/2024 11:00

Wigan Athletic 2 - 2 Shrewsbury Town

ENG L1

14/12/2024 08:30

Bolton Wanderers 0 - 2 Wigan Athletic

ENG L1

10/12/2024 15:00

Chesterfield 3 - 2 Wigan Athletic

ENG JPT

07/12/2024 08:30

Wigan Athletic 0 - 2 Leyton Orient

ENG L1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Birmingham City

01/01/2025 11:00

Stockport County 1 - 1 Birmingham City

ENG L1

29/12/2024 11:00

Birmingham City 0 - 0 Blackpool

ENG L1

26/12/2024 11:00

Birmingham City 2 - 0 Burton Albion

ENG L1

23/12/2024 16:10

Crawley Town 0 - 1 Birmingham City

ENG L1

14/12/2024 11:00

Birmingham City 2 - 0 Bristol Rovers

ENG L1

10/12/2024 15:45

Exeter City 1 - 2 Birmingham City

ENG JPT

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Played games

Wigan Athletic

Birmingham City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.87

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.91

Scored

Avg. per game

1.83

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

28 (61%)18 (39%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

42 (91%)4 (9%)

Wigan Athletic

Recent matches

Birmingham City

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(20%)9 36(80%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Wigan Athletic

Birmingham City

Shots

Wigan Athletic

Total shots

9.89 avg / game

Blocked

111 total

Avg. 4.27

Birmingham City

Total shots

13.28 avg / game

Blocked

89 total

Avg. 3.87

Wigan Athletic Pass Birmingham City

Total passes

17276

Avg. 376 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

25907

Avg. 563 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

67%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Wigan Athletic

Played games

Birmingham City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

Clean sheets

0.48

4.65

214

Corners

264

5.74

21.91

1008

Throw-ins

1150

25.00

1.70

Offsides

1.83

2.87

132

GK saves

1.96

Wigan Athletic

DISCIPLINARY

Birmingham City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.96

1.67

0.04

0.02

12.24

563

Fouls

547

11.89

13.26

610

Tackles

723

15.72

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How We Build the Wigan Athletic vs Birmingham City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Wigan Athletic vs Birmingham City on 04 January 2025 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 League 1 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.

Wigan Athletic vs Birmingham City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Wigan Athletic's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Birmingham City'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 League 1 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 League 1 standings and the England League 1 form table to understand exactly where Wigan Athletic and Birmingham City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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