Wigan vs Barnsley
Wigan vs Barnsley Prediction, H2H, Stats & Betting Tips
Prediction Result: WON
The match finished 2-1, producing 3 total goals. The Under 3.5 prediction therefore landed successfully.
Wigan vs Barnsley Preview
Wigan face Barnsley in the League One on Saturday 14 November 2026, kick-off 15:00 UTC at DW Stadium, Wigan.
Wigan are 19th with 14 points from 15 games, while Barnsley are 23rd with 9. That leaves Wigan 5 points ahead.
At home this season Wigan average 1.1 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per game; on the road Barnsley average 1.0 scored and 1.9 conceded. Wigan have kept 3 clean sheets and failed to score 8 times; Barnsley have 1 clean sheet and 3 blanks.
Wigan have scored 8 and conceded 3 in their last 4 matches, with 3 going over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 2. Barnsley have scored 14 and conceded 7 in their last 4 matches, with 3 going over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 4.
Match Analysis
Wigan come into this fixture with a recent record of 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats, while Barnsley have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in the same window. Wigan currently sit 19th on 14 points, with Barnsley placed 23rd on 9 points. Across the last 4 head-to-head meetings, 8 goals have been scored and both teams found the net in 4 of them. Recent head-to-head meetings average 2 goals, which supports the Under 3.5 line. The Under 3.5 Goals selection (Under 3.5) is assigned a 65.36% probability at odds of 1.53.
Key Match Factors
- Wigan have the better recent form (13 pts vs 7 pts from the last 5 matches).
- Wigan have scored 13 goals this season compared with 13 for Barnsley.
- Defensively, Wigan have conceded 23 and Barnsley have conceded 24.
- League positions: Wigan 19th, Barnsley 23rd.
- Wigan have won 4 of 8 home matches in this competition.
- Barnsley have won 1 of 7 away matches in this competition.
Why We Tip Under 3.5
- Wigan matches average 2.4 total goals this season and Barnsley matches 2.8.
- 1 of Wigan's last 4 matches went over 3.5 goals.
- 2 of Barnsley's last 4 matches went over 3.5 goals.
- The last 4 head-to-head meetings averaged 2.0 goals.
Teams Head to Head Matches
In the last 4 meetings, Wigan have won 0, Barnsley have won 0 and 4 ended level. The most recent, on 8 August 2026, finished Barnsley 1-1 Wigan.
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
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| Aug 08, 2026 | Barnsley | 1 : 1 | Wigan |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Barnsley | 1 : 1 | Wigan |
| Jan 01, 2026 | Wigan | 1 : 1 | Barnsley |
| Mar 29, 2025 | Wigan | 1 : 1 | Barnsley |
Season Statistics
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| Played | 15 | 13 |
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| Wins | 4 | 2 |
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| Draws | 2 | 3 |
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| Losses | 9 | 8 |
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| Goals for (avg) | 0.9 | 1.0 |
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| Goals against (avg) | 1.5 | 1.8 |
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| Clean sheets | 3 | 1 |
| Failed to score | 8 | 3 |
| Biggest win streak | 1 | 2 |
Last Matches (Wigan)
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Last Matches (Barnsley)
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Wigan vs Barnsley FAQs
What is the Wigan vs Barnsley prediction?
Our tip is Under 3.5 (Under 3.5 Goals), with a probability of 65.36% at odds of 1.53.
When is Wigan vs Barnsley?
Saturday 14 November 2026, kick-off 15:00 UTC, in the League One, at DW Stadium.
What is the head-to-head record between Wigan and Barnsley?
In the last 4 meetings, Wigan have won 0, Barnsley have won 0 and 4 ended level. The most recent, on 8 August 2026, finished Barnsley 1-1 Wigan.
What was the final score of Wigan vs Barnsley?
Wigan 2-1 Barnsley. Our Under 3.5 tip won.
Discussion & Tips
League Table — League One
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Huddersfield
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14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 29 |
| 2 |
Stockport County
|
15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 29 |
| 3 |
Oxford United
|
13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 26 |
| 4 |
Luton
|
14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 24 |
| 5 |
Sheffield Wednesday
|
14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 23 |
| 6 |
Plymouth
|
15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 23 |
| 7 |
Reading
|
15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 22 |
| 8 |
Bradford
|
13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 22 |
| 9 |
Milton Keynes Dons
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14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 21 |
| 10 |
Cambridge United
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14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 21 |
| 11 |
Leicester
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13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 |
| 12 |
Mansfield Town
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13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 |
| 13 |
Wycombe
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13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| 14 |
Leyton Orient
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13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 17 |
| 15 |
Burton Albion
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15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 17 |
| 16 |
Stevenage
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12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 17 |
AFC Wimbledon
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14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16 |
| 18 |
Notts County
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12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 19 |
Wigan
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15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 14 |
| 20 |
Blackpool
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13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12 |
| 21 |
Doncaster
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13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12 |
| 22 |
Peterborough
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13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 |
| 23 |
Barnsley
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13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 9 |
| 24 |
Bromley
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13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 9 |