Our Preston vs Wigan Prediction: 1-2
Preston vs Wigan in the England FA Cup is scheduled for an 19:30 GMT kick-off on Friday January 9, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Preston vs Wigan prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Preston's Last Match – Bristol City vs Preston
Preston will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-0 England Championship victory over Bristol City on January 4.
Wigan's Last Match – Cardiff vs Wigan
Wigan will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 England League 1 loss to Cardiff on January 4. In that match, Wigan recorded 18% possession, firing 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff | 82% | 0 (6) | 1.06 | 124 |
 Wigan | 18% | 0 (1) | 0.13 | 16 |
Preston vs Wigan Stats
Key Stats
| Preston | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.76 | Attacking Strength | 0.93 |
| 1.25 | Defence Strength | 0.44 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Wigan average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Preston 15-9
Wigan 10-10
What are the odds for this match?
Preston to win: @1.8
Draw: @3.5
Wigan to win: @4.333
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.8