Wigan Athletic vs Morecambe Predictions

Wigan Athletic vs Morecambe predictions for this EFL Trophy affair. Both Wigan Athletic and Morecambe, struggling in the early 2024-25 season, aim to lift spirits in Tuesday’s EFL Trophy clash at the Brick Community Stadium. Read on for our free betting tips and predictions.

EFL Trophy | Group Stage | Sep 3, 2024 at 7pm UK at The SKYex Community Stadium

Wigan Athletic vs Morecambe Predictions

Can Wigan Turn the Tide Against Struggling Morecambe?

• Morecambe have yet to score a goal this season across all competitions.
• Wigan have won just one of their opening four League One fixtures, but it was a home win.
• Wigan have emerged victorious in the last two competitive meetings with Morecambe.

Best Bet

Wigan Athletic and Morecambe both face a critical encounter in the EFL Trophy as they seek to turn around their dismal starts to the 2024-25 season. With both sides having struggled in their respective leagues, this match at the Brick Community Stadium offers a much-needed opportunity to regain some confidence and momentum. Both teams are in Northern Section Group C, with each side desperate to take a step forward in their campaign. With recent results painting a bleak picture, this clash carries significant weight for both clubs, who will be eager to provide their supporters with something to cheer about.

Given the current form and squad depth, Wigan Athletic to win with a -1 handicap stands out as the best betting option for this fixture. Wigan have had a tough start to their League One campaign, securing just one victory in their first four matches. However, this one win came at home, showing that they can indeed capitalise on their chances when playing at the Brick Community Stadium. More importantly, Wigan’s overall squad quality surpasses that of Morecambe, who have been utterly disappointing in League Two, failing to score in any of their opening matches.

Wigan’s attacking play has shown glimpses of potential, even if the final product has been lacking. They’ve managed 8.3 shots per game with 2.3 on target, and though these figures aren’t exceptional, they indicate that the Latics are capable of creating chances. Morecambe, on the other hand, have been woeful in front of goal, averaging just 0.3 big chances per game without a single goal scored this season. This stark contrast in attacking efficiency underscores Wigan’s superior capability to control the game and create opportunities.

Moreover, Morecambe’s defensive frailties are evident, with the side conceding an average of one goal per game in League Two. They’ve also shown a vulnerability in dealing with aerial duels, winning only 53.6% of them. Wigan, with players like Joe Hugill in attack, can exploit these weaknesses, especially given Morecambe’s struggles in managing set-pieces and crosses effectively.

Adding to Wigan’s advantage is the psychological edge they hold from previous encounters. In their last two meetings, Wigan emerged victorious, and while past results don’t always dictate future outcomes, they do reflect Wigan’s capability to dominate this particular fixture. Morecambe’s inability to find the back of the net combined with Wigan’s more robust lineup suggests that the Latics should be able to cover the -1 handicap comfortably.

“Considering Wigan’s relative squad strength and Morecambe’s dire start to the season, backing the Latics to win with a -1 handicap looks like a solid bet. Wigan’s home advantage and Morecambe’s toothless attack make this a compelling pick.”
— BettingTips4You.com expert, Gram Dodd

Correct Score Prediction: Wigan 2-0 Morecambe

In alignment with the rationale behind the best bet, a 2-0 scoreline in favour of Wigan seems a realistic prediction. This scoreline reflects Wigan’s ability to grind out a win without necessarily being prolific in front of goal, while also taking into account Morecambe’s ongoing struggles to score. With Wigan averaging 0.5 goals per game and Morecambe’s inability to find the net, the 2-0 prediction assumes that Wigan will be able to break down Morecambe’s defence twice while keeping a clean sheet, a task that appears manageable given Morecambe’s current lack of attacking prowess.

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