Wigan Athletic vs Derby County: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 December

Betiball's prediction for Wigan Athletic vs Derby County on 26 December 2023 (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 Derby County preview before placing your bet.

Wigan Athletic vs Derby County: Starting Lineups Time : 26/12/2023 11:00

Wigan Athletic
0 - 1
Finished
Derby County
83' event Josh Magennis / Callum Lang
72' event Liam Shaw / Zeze Steven Sessegnon
63' event Thelo Aasgaard / Babajide Adeeko
46' event Jonny Smith / Chris Sze
46' event Callum Henry McManaman / Harry Mchugh
45' event Callum Lang
36' event Sean Clare
15' event Babajide Adeeko
14' event Liam Morrison
event 90+6' Callum Elder / Sonny Bradley
event 89' Tyrese Fornah / Kane Wilson
event 89' Sonny Bradley / Conor Hourihane
event 72' Louie Sibley / Tom Barkhuizen
event 45+1' James Collins
event 35' Nathaniel Mendez Laing
event 19' Curtis Nelson
event 7' Conor Hourihane
83' event Josh Magennis / Callum Lang
event 90+6' Callum Elder / Sonny Bradley
72' event Liam Shaw / Zeze Steven Sessegnon
event 89' Tyrese Fornah / Kane Wilson
63' event Thelo Aasgaard / Babajide Adeeko
event 89' Sonny Bradley / Conor Hourihane
46' event Jonny Smith / Chris Sze
event 72' Louie Sibley / Tom Barkhuizen
46' event Callum Henry McManaman / Harry Mchugh
event 45+1' James Collins
45' event Callum Lang
event 35' Nathaniel Mendez Laing
36' event Sean Clare
event 19' Curtis Nelson
15' event Babajide Adeeko
event 7' Conor Hourihane
14' event Liam Morrison
Wigan Athletic Wigan Athletic
Substitutions
#10 Thelo Aasgaard
#16 Liam Shaw
#20 Callum Henry McManaman
#18 Jonny Smith
#28 Josh Magennis
#12 Benjamin Paul Amos
#2 Kelland Watts
Wigan Athletic Wigan Athletic Derby County Derby County
10Shots12
0Shots on Goal4
11Fouls13
6Corner Kick5
15Free kick11
0Offside3
4Yellow card3
22Aerial42
3Save1
18Successful Tackles25
4Interceptions4
0Assist1
4Shots off goal6
0Hit The Post1
13Head Success19
6Blocked2
18Tackle26
8Dribbles5
29Throw-in31
431Passes362
76Attacks114
47Dangerous attacks50
1Corner Kicks(HT)3
Derby County Derby County
Substitutions
#20 Callum Elder
#5 Sonny Bradley
#22 Tyrese Fornah
#17 Louie Sibley
#23 Joe Ward
#31 Josh Vickers
#19 Tyreece John Jules
Commentary
90+6' Derby County — substitution: Callum Elder / Sonny Bradley
89' Derby County — substitution: Tyrese Fornah / Kane Wilson
89' Derby County — substitution: Sonny Bradley / Conor Hourihane
83' Wigan Athletic — substitution: Josh Magennis / Callum Lang
72' Wigan Athletic — substitution: Liam Shaw / Zeze Steven Sessegnon
72' Derby County — substitution: Louie Sibley / Tom Barkhuizen
63' Wigan Athletic — substitution: Thelo Aasgaard / Babajide Adeeko
46' Wigan Athletic — substitution: Jonny Smith / Chris Sze
46' Wigan Athletic — substitution: Callum Henry McManaman / Harry Mchugh
45+1' James Collins - Derby County receive a yellow card
45' Callum Lang - Wigan Athletic receive a yellow card
36' Sean Clare - Wigan Athletic receive a yellow card
35' Nathaniel Mendez Laing - Derby County receive a yellow card
19' Goal! Curtis Nelson - Derby County
15' Babajide Adeeko - Wigan Athletic receive a yellow card
14' Liam Morrison - Wigan Athletic receive a yellow card
7' Conor Hourihane - Derby County receive a yellow card

How We Build the Wigan Athletic vs Derby County Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Wigan Athletic vs Derby County on 26 December 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 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 Derby County 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 Derby County'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 Derby County 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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