Wigan Athletic
BarnsleyAI tip
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The most likely outcome was Over 2.5 goals at 55%, but the bookmaker's price is too short for that chance — so there is no tip worth backing.
The recent form and averages of both teams suggest a high-scoring match, with Wigan Athletic scoring 1.6 goals per game and Barnsley scoring 3 goals per game in their last 5 matches, and both teams scoring in 5 out of 6 head-to-head meetings, although the head-to-head average of 1.8 goals per game is relatively low.
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Pre-match stats
per game · last 5 matches| Wigan Athletic | Stat | Barnsley |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | Goals scored | 3 |
| 1.2 | Goals conceded | 1.8 |
| 2.8 | Match goals | 4.8 |
| 4/5 | Over 2.5 | 4/5 |
| 2/5 | Both scored | 5/5 |
| 2/5 | Clean sheets | 0/5 |
| 2 | xG for | 1.02 |
| 1.96 | xG against | 2.28 |
| 6 | Corners won | 5 |
| 5 | Corners conceded | 7.75 |
| 11 | Match corners | 12.75 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1.4 |
| 5.75 | Match cards | 3.4 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 5.25 |
| 11.75 | Fouls | 15.25 |
Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley: key players and team news
Wigan Athletic
Top scorers this season
- Christian Saydee3 goals
- Jensen Weir2 goals
- Akeel Higgins1 goal
Highest rated this season
- Joe Whitworth7.17 rating
- Max Power7.03 rating
- Finley Burns6.97 rating
Last starting XI · 3-4-2-1
Joe Walsh, Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen, James Carragher, Morgan Fox, Fraser Murray, Jensen Weir, Akeel Higgins, K'Marni Miller, Harry Rimmer, Reece Greenhalgh, Sonny Perkins
Barnsley
Top scorers this season
- Vimal Yoganathan3 goals
- Cameron McGeehan3 goals
- Makenzie Kirk2 goals
Highest rated this season
- Patrick Kelly7.18 rating
- Cameron McGeehan6.89 rating
- Sam Gale6.83 rating
Last starting XI · 4-2-3-1
Rogan Ravenhill, Tyrese Noslin, Sam Gale, Jack Shepherd, Robson Woodcock, Daniel Johnson, Luca Connell, Amani Richards, O'Rian Reid, Rylan Brownlie, Makenzie Kirk
Season stats and team news update until kickoff. A predicted lineup is a forecast, not the announced team.
Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley stats & preview
Wigan Athletic have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches. Barnsley have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches.
Wigan Athletic score 1.6 and concede 1.2 goals per game across their last 5 matches. By expected goals, Wigan Athletic create 2 xG per game and allow 2. 4 of Wigan Athletic's last 5 matches had over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 2. Barnsley score 3 and concede 1.8 goals per game across their last 5 matches. By expected goals, Barnsley create 1 xG per game and allow 2.3. 4 of Barnsley's last 5 matches had over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 5.
On corners, Wigan Athletic win 6 per game and Barnsley 5. On discipline, Wigan Athletic pick up 2 yellow cards per game and Barnsley 1.4.
In their last 6 meetings, Wigan Athletic won 1, Barnsley won 0 and 5 ended level, with 1.8 goals per game on average.
In the league table, Wigan Athletic are 21 of 24 with 11 points, and Barnsley are 23 with 9.
The AI skipped Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley — no outcome was above its confidence bar, so there is no tip.
Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley prediction: result and double chance
AI probabilities: Wigan Athletic win 42%, draw 30%, Barnsley win 28%. Double chance: Wigan Athletic or draw 72%, Barnsley or draw 58%.
Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley over 2.5 goals prediction
Wigan Athletic's last 5 matches averaged 2.8 goals in total, 4 of them over 2.5. Barnsley's last 5 averaged 4.8, 4 over 2.5.
AI probability: over 2.5 goals 55%, over 1.5 goals 78%.
Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley BTTS prediction
Both teams scored in 2 of Wigan Athletic's last 5 matches and in 5 of Barnsley's last 5.
AI probability that both teams score: 60%.
Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley corners prediction
Wigan Athletic's recent matches averaged 11 corners in total, Barnsley's 12.8.
AI probability of over 9.5 corners: 55%.
Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley cards prediction
Wigan Athletic's recent matches averaged 5.8 yellow cards in total, Barnsley's 3.
AI probability of over 4.5 yellow cards: 50%.
Standings · League One
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Wigan Athletic | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11-22 | 11 |
| 23 | Barnsley | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12-22 | 9 |
Head to head
- 2026-08-08Barnsley1 - 1Wigan Athletic
- 2026-03-17Barnsley1 - 1Wigan Athletic
- 2026-01-01Wigan Athletic1 - 1Barnsley
- 2025-03-29Wigan Athletic1 - 1Barnsley
- 2024-11-23Barnsley0 - 1Wigan Athletic
- 2024-08-13Wigan Athletic1 - 1Barnsley
Frequently asked questions
What is the prediction for Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley?
The AI skipped Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley — no outcome was above its confidence bar, so there is no tip.
When is Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley?
Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley kicks off on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM at The Brick Community Stadium.
What are the standings of Wigan Athletic and Barnsley?
In the league table, Wigan Athletic are 21 of 24 with 11 points, and Barnsley are 23 with 9.
What is the head-to-head record between Wigan Athletic and Barnsley?
In their last 6 meetings, Wigan Athletic won 1, Barnsley won 0 and 5 ended level, with 1.8 goals per game on average.
Will both teams score in Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley?
Both teams scored in 2 of Wigan Athletic's last 5 matches and in 5 of Barnsley's last 5.
Who are the key players in Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley?
Wigan Athletic's top scorers this season: Christian Saydee (3 goals), Jensen Weir (2 goals), and Akeel Higgins (1 goal). Barnsley's top scorers this season: Vimal Yoganathan (3 goals), Cameron McGeehan (3 goals), and Makenzie Kirk (2 goals).