Our Barnsley vs Wigan Prediction: 2-2
Barnsley vs Wigan in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday March 17, 2026. A 2-2 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Barnsley 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
Barnsley's Last Match – Mansfield vs Barnsley
Barnsley should win to turn things around after settling for a 2-2 England League 1 draw against Mansfield on March 14. In that match, Barnsley controlled 43% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mansfield | 57% | 0 (5) | 2.53 | 57 |
 Barnsley | 43% | 0 (5) | 0.55 | 29 |
Wigan's Last Match – Wigan vs Bradford
Wigan will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 England League 1 triumph against Bradford on March 14. In that match, Wigan had 36% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wigan | 36% | 0 (3) | 0.51 | 36 |
 Bradford | 64% | 0 (2) | 0.4 | 63 |
Barnsley vs Wigan Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.14 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 1.39 | Defence Strength | 1.4 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Wigan average 0.9 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.
Barnsley 18-17
Wigan 9-21
What are the odds for this match?
Barnsley to win: @2.15
Draw: @3.3
Wigan to win: @3
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.875