Wigan Athletic vs Burton Albion: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 January

Betiball's prediction for Wigan Athletic vs Burton Albion on 21 January 2025 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Wigan Athletic vs Burton Albion preview before placing your bet.

Wigan Athletic vs Burton Albion: Starting Lineups Time : 21/01/2025 15:45

Wigan Athletic
1 - 2
Finished
Burton Albion
74' event Harry Mchugh / Toby Sibbick
64' event Will Goodwin / Scott Smith
56' event Joseph Hungbo / Jonny Smith
55' event Silko Thomas / Michael Oluwakorede Olakigbe
45' event Oliver Norburn
32' event Thelo Aasgaard
28' event Scott Smith
event 81' Danilo Orsi-Dadomo / Jon Bodvarsson
event 78' Elliot Watt
event 75' Elliot Watt / Kgaogelo Chauke
event 74' Mason Bennett / Rumarn Burrell
event 73' Tomas Kalinauskas / JJ McKiernan
event 59' Rumarn Burrell
event 34' Jon Bodvarsson
event 8' Charlie Webster
event 4' Owen Dodgson
74' event Harry Mchugh / Toby Sibbick
event 81' Danilo Orsi-Dadomo / Jon Bodvarsson
64' event Will Goodwin / Scott Smith
event 78' Elliot Watt
56' event Joseph Hungbo / Jonny Smith
event 75' Elliot Watt / Kgaogelo Chauke
55' event Silko Thomas / Michael Oluwakorede Olakigbe
event 74' Mason Bennett / Rumarn Burrell
45' event Oliver Norburn
event 73' Tomas Kalinauskas / JJ McKiernan
32' event Thelo Aasgaard
event 59' Rumarn Burrell
28' event Scott Smith
event 34' Jon Bodvarsson
event 8' Charlie Webster
event 4' Owen Dodgson
Wigan Athletic Wigan Athletic
Substitutions
#29 Silko Thomas
#44 Joseph Hungbo
#42 Will Goodwin
#24 Harry Mchugh
#12 Tom Watson
#19 Luke Robinson
#23 James Carragher
Wigan Athletic Wigan Athletic Burton Albion Burton Albion
12Shots9
3Shots on Goal3
10Fouls8
3Corner Kick3
8Free kick10
2Yellow card3
42Aerial48
2Save3
15Successful Tackles10
6Interceptions10
28Long pass30
1Assist1
9Shots off goal6
1Hit The Post0
25Head Success21
3Blocked2
18Tackle10
8Dribbles5
17Throw-in23
614Passes310
119Attacks82
34Dangerous attacks30
Burton Albion Burton Albion
Substitutions
#7 Tomas Kalinauskas
#32 Mason Bennett
#4 Elliot Watt
#9 Danilo Orsi-Dadomo
#13 Harry Isted
#26 Finn Delap
#11 Billy Bodin
Commentary
81' Burton Albion — substitution: Danilo Orsi-Dadomo / Jon Bodvarsson
78' Elliot Watt - Burton Albion receive a yellow card
75' Burton Albion — substitution: Elliot Watt / Kgaogelo Chauke
74' Wigan Athletic — substitution: Harry Mchugh / Toby Sibbick
74' Burton Albion — substitution: Mason Bennett / Rumarn Burrell
73' Burton Albion — substitution: Tomas Kalinauskas / JJ McKiernan
64' Wigan Athletic — substitution: Will Goodwin / Scott Smith
59' Goal! Rumarn Burrell - Burton Albion
56' Wigan Athletic — substitution: Joseph Hungbo / Jonny Smith
55' Wigan Athletic — substitution: Silko Thomas / Michael Oluwakorede Olakigbe
45' Oliver Norburn - Wigan Athletic receive a yellow card
34' Goal! Jon Bodvarsson - Burton Albion
32' Goal! Thelo Aasgaard - Wigan Athletic
28' Scott Smith - Wigan Athletic receive a yellow card
8' Charlie Webster - Burton Albion receive a yellow card
4' Owen Dodgson - Burton Albion receive a yellow card

How We Build the Wigan Athletic vs Burton Albion Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Wigan Athletic vs Burton Albion on 21 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 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 Burton Albion 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 Burton Albion'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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Wigan Athletic and Burton Albion 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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