H2H: Wigan vs. Swansea – Prediction (Championship

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Drawing 2-2 last time out to claim their second away point of the season, Wigan Athletic’s see-saw form continues. Whilst they have failed to score in 50% of their Championship matches this term, the ‘Latics’ have registered the second-highest number of home league shutouts (four). Centre-back Chey Dunkley (WIG) has five goals so far, however whilst goalless this season, Joe Garner may see action after netting a brace in the last H2H. That defensive prowess has been crucial, as Paul Cook’s men have scored under 2.5 goals in each of their last three games here, but won ‘to nil’ each time. Yet, Wigan failed to score in their three home games prior (including the EFL Cup), although they have seen an average of 2.21 total goals per game this Championship season (W4, D3, L7).

Swansea have scored over 1.5 goals in four of the five previous H2Hs, and are unbeaten in the last six meetings (W3, D3). Wigan’s Championship home games have each produced over 8.5 corners. These teams have both scored three league goals in the 61st-75th minute period of their respective home/away matches.

Despite winning 1-0 last time out in the South Wales derby to end a three-game winless run, Swansea City have claimed just nine points from their last eight league matches. A stark change, considering the Welshmen went six league games unbeaten from matchday one. Whilst six-goal Borja Bastón (SWA) has failed to score in four appearances, André Ayew has three goals in his last five appearances. Unbeaten on the road this Championship campaign (W3, D3), Swansea have kept three away clean sheets, with their away games averaging a league-low 1.67 total goals per fixture. Furthermore, whilst the ‘Swans’ have led at the break in just one away league match (W1), they are yet to trail at half-time.