Wigan Athletic vs Everton predictions for this friendly pre-season clash that will be played on Saturday afternoon. The Toffees are looking for the second win in a row. Read on for all our free betting tips and predictions.
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Wigan Athletic vs Everton Predictions
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Pre-Season Showdown: Everton Eyes Second Win against New-Look Wigan
Key Stats
– Wigan Athletic have seen a massive turnover of players after their demotion to League One.
– Neal Maupay kickstarted Everton’s pre-season campaign with a goal against Stade Nyonnais.
Everton are on track to secure another victory in their pre-season games when they face off against Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Sean Dyche’s side has already claimed a win over Swiss team Stade Nyonnais 2-1 earlier this summer, making this their second pre-season challenge. On the other hand, Wigan Athletic, enduring a torrid 2022-23 season, is making their first pre-season appearance.
The Tale of Two Teams
Despite a rocky 2022-23 Championship campaign, Wigan Athletic started off strong, losing only one out of the first eight games. However, on-field struggles and off-field scandals quickly escalated, resulting in the club’s unfortunate fall from grace. Delayed player payments led to a three-point deduction and subsequently, a plunge to League One. Failing to rise above the demotion zone by the mid-season, they faced the harsh reality of their descent.
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In contrast, Everton, under Dyche’s leadership, has once again shown their survival spirit. Despite flirting with relegation throughout the season, the Toffees managed to secure their 70th year in the top flight of English football. A decisive goal from Abdoulaye Doucoure in the final game against Bournemouth confirmed their Premier League status.
An Uphill Battle for Wigan
Wigan, having endured a demotion, lost numerous players, including Curtis Tilt, Max Power, Ryan Nyambe, and Jordan Cousins, among others. To fill the void, they signed Callum McManaman, Sean Clare, Jonny Smith, and Matt Smith, as well as loanees Liam Morrison and James Balagizi from Bayern Munich and Liverpool, respectively. However, the integration of new signings into Maloney’s new-look team could be challenging, especially against Everton.
Everton’s Battle-Ready Brigade
Everton’s pre-season was ignited with a spirited win against Stade Nyonnais, thanks to Katia Kouyate’s opener and Neal Maupay’s penalty. Ashley Young, the team’s newest recruit, along with the team’s old guard, will aim to maintain this momentum. Although a few players, including Dele Alli, Jarrad Branthwaite, and James Garner, are yet to return from their recent hiatus, Dyche’s team seems well-prepared for their upcoming clash.
The Predictions
Given the stats and the team’s recent performance, it seems possible for Everton to secure another pre-season win against Wigan. While Wigan, with its new arrivals, will likely take time to find their rhythm, Everton have a proven track record, giving them an edge.
The score prediction for this match is a 2-0 win for Everton. Given Wigan’s recent issues with player departures and Everton’s demonstrable form, a clean sheet for the Toffees is probable.
Finally, considering the goalscorer, it seems likely that Neal Maupay, who kickstarted Everton’s pre-season with a goal, will again find the back of the net in this game. Maupay’s proven scoring ability combined with Wigan’s defensive instability makes this prediction quite viable.
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