Our Cardiff vs Wigan Prediction: 2-2
Cardiff vs Wigan in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 4, 2026. A 2-2 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cardiff's Last Match – Wycombe vs Cardiff
Cardiff will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 England League 1 draw with Wycombe on January 1. In that match, Cardiff controlled 66% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wycombe | 34% | 0 (2) | 0.88 | 38 |
 Cardiff | 66% | 0 (6) | 2.26 | 69 |
Wigan's Last Match – Wigan vs Barnsley
Wigan will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 England League 1 draw with Barnsley on January 1. In that match, Wigan saw 39% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wigan | 39% | 0 (4) | 1.9 | 51 |
 Barnsley | 61% | 0 (3) | 0.58 | 62 |
Cardiff vs Wigan Stats
Key Stats
| Cardiff | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.64 | Attacking Strength | 1.27 |
| 1.27 | Defence Strength | 1.03 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cardiff are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Wigan average 1.1 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Cardiff 18-17
Wigan 11-10
What are the odds for this match?
Cardiff to win: @1.666
Draw: @3.7
Wigan to win: @5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.975
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