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 – Preston vs Norwich
Preston will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 England Championship draw against Norwich on December 20. In that match, Preston saw 46% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Preston | 46% | 8 (5) | 1.08 | 69 |
 Norwich | 54% | 1 (2) | 0.4 | 43 |
Wigan's Last Match – Wigan vs Blackpool
Wigan will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 England League 1 loss to Blackpool on December 20. In that match, Wigan recorded 54% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wigan | 54% | 0 (3) | 2.19 | 41 |
 Blackpool | 46% | 0 (4) | 0.93 | 37 |
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 | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 7/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Wigan average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Preston 15-11
Wigan 10-10
What are the odds for this match?
Preston to win: @1.615
Draw: @3.9
Wigan to win: @4.8
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025