Wigan Athletic will host Cardiff City at the DW Stadium in the EFL Championship on Saturday (October 8), looking to bounce back from their latest defeat.
The Latics were beaten 2-1 by Hull City on Wednesday after squandering Will Keane's 14th-minute opener. It was their third defeat of the season. Leam Richardson's side are languishing in 12th place with 16 points from 11 games, having won only four times.
Cardiff, meanwhile, have accrued one point fewer than Wigan despite playing a game more and sit three places adrift of the latter. The Bluebirds overcame Blackburn Rovers 1-0 at home on Wednesday, courtesy of an 83rd-minute strike from Mark Harris for their first win in three outings.
Wigan Athletic vs Cardiff City Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
Wigan Athletic vs Cardiff City Prediction
Wigan have lost momentum lately, losing twice in their last three games. Meanwhile, their record at home has been abysmal this season, failing to win their last five.
However, that doesn't mean a victory for Cardiff is guaranteed. That's because the Welsh side have been almost equally poor on their travels this season, winning just once in six games. With neither team particularly in great shape right now, a dull stalemate could ensue.
Prediction: Wigan Athletic 1-1 Cardiff City
Wigan Athletic vs Cardiff City Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw (Neither team is in good form right now,)
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5 (The two teams have accounted for just 21 goals between them.)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes