Preston vs Wigan Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Preston vs Wigan Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

January 9, 2025 | Deepdale | FA Cup | 19:30 GMT

Preston and Wigan face off in this third-round FA Cup clash, with both sides looking to make it into the hat for the 4th round with the possibility of a Premier League opposition if they make it through.

Wigan are playing opposition from the division above them here and likely face an uphill battle if they are to get anything from the game given their poor form this season.

Key Betting Tips: Preston win @ 1.95

Preston vs Wigan Predicted Lineups

Preston Predicted Lineup: Iversen, Offiah, Storey, Hughes, Potts, Whiteman, Thompson, Lewis, Devine, Dobbin, Osmajic

Wigan Predicted Lineup: Tickle, Carragher, Aimson, Fox, Weir, Brenan, Francois, Rodrigues, Murray, Wright, Costelloe

Preston vs Wigan Current Form and Standings

Preston currently sit in 4th place in the Championship, a big improvement on what was expected from them this season. If they can put in a solid cup run to go alongside their exceptional league form, Preston could be in for one of the best seasons in their recent history and will likely be right up for doing just that.

Wigan face an uphill battle here, as they currently reside in 15th place in League One and are just three points from the relegation zone. A good cup run would sweeten the blow of the poor season so far, but playing such impressive opposition, this looks like it will be a tough ask.

Preston vs Wigan Head-to-Head Timeline

30.07.22 Wigan 0-0 Preston

30.07.21 Wigan 3-2 Preston

08.02.20 Wigan 1-2 Preston

10.08.19 Preston 3-0 Wigan

22.04.19 Wigan 2-0 Preston

Preston Last 5 Matches

Preston 1-1 Norwich

Stoke 0-0 Preston

Wrexham 2-1 Preston

Preston 3-0 Sheff Wed

Bristol City 0-2 Preston

Wigan Last 5 Matches

Wigan 0-2 Blackpool

Bradford 2-1 Wigan

Burton 0-2 Wigan

Wigan 1-1 Barnsley

Cardiff 1-0 Wigan

Preston vs Wigan Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses 200 data points to generate these predictions with a 53.30% confidence in a Preston win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Preston vs Wigan Betting Tips

Football Park's Best Bet: Preston win @ 1.95 – Our team of in-house tipsters has predicted a Preston win. Preston has home advantage, the upside of being in a higher division and having better form coming into the game – everything is positioned for them to get over the line here.

Key Players to Watch: Preston vs Wigan

Lewis Dobbin (Preston): Dobbin is currently on loan from Aston Villa and is having an exceptional season, scoring six and assisting five in 20 Championship games so far.

Callum Wright (Wigan): Wright has been Wigan's most potent attacker this season, scoring three and assisting three in 21 League One games so far.

Preston vs Wigan Match Facts

• Broadcast Details: TNT Sports 5
• Referee: Unknown

Stadium Information: Deepdale is home to Preston and has a capacity of 23,408