Wigan vs Barnsley Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Wigan vs Barnsley Prediction: 1-1

Wigan vs Barnsley in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 1, 2026. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.

This Wigan vs Barnsley 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

Wigan's Last Match – Burton Albion vs Wigan

Wigan will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 England League 1 victory over Burton Albion on December 29. In that match, Wigan saw 45% of the ball and 6 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Burton Albion	55%	0 (5)	0.75	81
Wigan	45%	0 (6)	1.54	33

Barnsley's Last Match – Barnsley vs Lincoln City

Barnsley will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 England League 1 defeat at the hands of Lincoln City on December 29. In that match, Barnsley controlled 62% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Barnsley	62%	0 (4)	0.8	72
Lincoln City	38%	0 (2)	0.76	31

Wigan vs Barnsley Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Wigan are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Barnsley average 1.3 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Wigan to win: @2.05

Draw: @3.3

Barnsley to win: @3.5

Over 2.5 Goals: @1.8

Wigan Fixtures

Barnsley Fixtures