Peterborough vs Wigan Predictions

Peterborough United vs Wigan Athletic Predictions for this League One fixture. Wigan Athletic aim to climb the League One table as they face relegation-threatened Peterborough United at Weston Homes Stadium on Tuesday. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

League One | Jan 28, 2025 at 7:45pm UK at Weston Homes Stadium

Peterborough vs Wigan Predictions

Can Wigan Exploit Peterborough’s Set-Piece Troubles and Extend Their Away Dominance?

• Set-Piece Woes: Peterborough have conceded 18 goals from set-pieces this season, the most in League One, highlighting a glaring defensive vulnerability.
• Wigan’s Away Strength: Wigan have won four of their last five away matches in all competitions, showcasing their ability to perform on the road.
• Peterborough’s Dire Form: The hosts are winless in their last eight League One games, losing five and drawing three, with defensive errors a recurring theme.

Best Bet for Peterborough vs Wigan

Tuesday night will see Wigan Athletic travel to the Weston Homes Stadium to face a struggling Peterborough United side in a League One fixture that seems pivotal for both teams, albeit for very different reasons. For Peterborough, the situation is bordering on desperate. They sit 19th in the league table, hovering just six points above the relegation zone after a humiliating 5-1 loss to Lincoln City. Confidence is in short supply for Darren Ferguson’s side, who are winless in their last eight league matches. Meanwhile, Wigan arrive in far better shape. After dispatching Bristol Rovers 2-0 at the weekend, they’ve risen to 16th, six points clear of their opponents, and are looking to inch closer to the top half of the table.

The contrast between the two teams couldn’t be more apparent. Peterborough’s issues are glaringly obvious. Their defeat to Lincoln highlighted an alarming vulnerability from set-pieces, with three of the five goals they conceded coming from dead-ball situations. It’s an area that has plagued them all season, as no team in the division has conceded more than their 18 set-piece goals. Wigan, by contrast, look solid and disciplined under Shaun Maloney’s management, boasting one of the league’s better defensive records with just 26 goals conceded this campaign. Their recent form on the road has also been exemplary, winning four of their last five away games across all competitions, and three of their last four in the league. With Peterborough’s defensive frailties and lack of firepower up front, this could be a long night for the hosts.

Best Bet: Wigan Athletic to Win – A Defensive Masterclass on the Cards

At BettingTips4You.com, we don’t overwhelm readers with endless predictions. Instead, we focus on delivering one carefully crafted tip that we believe is the ultimate choice for the game. For this clash, Wigan Athletic to win emerges as the standout selection, given their superior form and Peterborough’s alarming struggles.

Wigan’s recent performances suggest a team that has turned a corner. Their 2-0 win over Bristol Rovers last weekend showcased a side that is well-organised and capable of keeping their opponents at bay. James Carragher and Jason Kerr have formed a reliable partnership at the back, while Oliver Norburn and Scott Smith provide a solid double pivot in midfield. Offensively, Wigan have been finding the net more frequently, scoring 11 goals in their last eight league matches, a significant improvement from their earlier struggles in front of goal. Dale Taylor and Thelo Aasgaard offer a mix of creativity and finishing ability, giving Wigan an edge in attack that Peterborough will struggle to match.

On the other hand, Peterborough’s weaknesses have been ruthlessly exposed in recent weeks. Their inability to defend set-pieces, as shown in their thrashing by Lincoln, has made them an easy target for opposition sides. The injury to Emmanuel Fernandez only adds to their defensive woes, forcing Ferguson to make further changes to an already fragile backline. In attack, while Gustav Lindgren has shown flashes of quality, the lack of consistent service from midfield has limited his impact.

“Wigan’s improved form in front of goal, combined with their defensive solidity, makes them the clear favourites here. Peterborough’s frailties, particularly from set-pieces, will likely cost them again,” says Herrin Kendrick, BettingTips4You.com’s expert.

With Wigan’s confidence on the rise and their opponents seemingly bereft of solutions, an away win looks the most likely outcome.

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