Burnley vs Wigan Preview

Burnley vs Wigan Intro

Burnley enter the second half of the season in great form, as they sit amongst the Championship leaders. They face Wigan, who have struggled throughout the first half of the campaign and will be desperate for victory at Turf Moor. We’ll see who comes out on top on Saturday March 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM. Before round 36, Vincent Kompany has taken the home team to the first place and 77 points, while his rival Shaun Maloney have managed just 32 points for the visitors, who are currently the last team in teh table. We’re into the latter stages of the season with Burnley and Wigan in contrasting form. The two sides are divided by a huge 23 places and 45 points gap.

Burnley vs Wigan Form

Following their draw with Blackpool, Burnley remain unbeaten earning 9 points from their last five games. At the same time, Wigan have only managed to pick up three points in last five games, having lost to West Bromwich last time out. Burnley is undefeated at home in five most recent home matches. In their last five away matches, Wigan have earned just 3 points.

Burnley vs Wigan H2H

While the two teams have met on a total of 12 dates during the years, this match carries a bit more weight – it could very well be a tie-braking match in terms of the historical nuber of wins. Both teams have 3 wins each. Will it be the hosts Burnley who celebrate on Saturday, or the visitors, Wigan? Or will we add another even-score game to the list of 6 drawn matches? In the most recent six matches, both teams have had equal success, winning 2 each.

Burnley vs Wigan Analysis

Burnley drew its previous game. Vincent Kompany’s men were facing Blackpool in that game. At the end of the game, the final result was 0-0. On Saturday March 11, 2023, they will face Wigan. Against Blackpool, Burnley claimed 78% of ball possession. Looking at shots on goal, Burnley, in its previous game, shot 10 times on target and in the same game, Vincent Kompany’s men gave up 3 shots. Meanwhile, Wigan lost its last game. In their last matchup, Shaun Maloney’s men were facing West Bromwich. That match ended with a 0-1 scoreline. While facing West Bromwich, Wigan had 45% of ball possession. If we look at shots on goal, Wigan had a total of 8 shots while they conceded 12 shots.

Burnley vs Wigan Odds

As far as the bookmaker’s are concerned the favourite for this match between Burnley and Wigan is Burnley.