Wigan will take on Burnley in the EFL Championship on Saturday. The hosts are coming off a 1-0 win over Birmingham last weekend. It was their first win of the season following their promotion from the third tier.
Burnley, meanwhile, were involved in a thrilling 3-3 against Blackpool, where both teams had a man sent off in the dying moments.
Wigan Athletic vs Burnley Head-to-Head
In their last five outings across divisions, Wigan hold a slight advantage, winning two matches and losing one, while another game ended in a draw.
Wigan form guide (all competitions): W-D-L-D-D
Burnley form guide (all competitions): W-D-D-L-D
Wigan Athletic vs Burnley Team News
Wigan Athletic
Charlie Wyk has suffered a heart ailment and will be out of contention for this game. Joe Bennet was sent off against Birmingham, but his red card has been rescinded after a successful appeal.
Injured: None
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Unavailable: Charlie Wyk
Burnley
Ashley Westwood and Jay Rodriguez are recovering from long-term injuries and are ruled out of this game. Ian Matsen dismissal against Blackpool keeps him out of this one.
Injured: Ashley Westwood, Jay Rodriguez
Doubtful: None
Suspended: Ian Matsen
Unavailable: None.
Wigan Athletic vs Burnley Predicted XIs
Wigan Athletic (4-2-3-1): Ben Amos (GK); Tendayi Darikwa, Jack Whatmough, Jason Kerr, Max Power; Tom Naylor, Graeme Shinnie; James McClean, Will Keane, Callum Lang; Nathan Broadhead
Burnley (4-4-2): Arijanet Muric; Connor Roberts, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Charlie Taylor, Manuel Benson; Josh Brownhill, Jack Cork, Josh Cullen, Samuel Bastien; Dara Costelloe, Ashley Barnes
Wigan Athletic vs Burnley Prediction
The hosts will look to build on their win last weekend. Meanwhile, Burnley will be disappointed after squandering a 3-1 lead against Blackpool to split points. Two late second-half goals doused their hopes of a second win of the season.
Wigan will fancy their chances here, but they will be up against a strong team who are looking to go straight back to the Premier League. Burnley should take this one.
Prediction: Wigan 1-2 Burnley