Bet on Wigan vs Barnsley FC on Football

Barnsley FC are marginal favorites based on recent League One standings and form with implied match odds around 2.10 for Barnsley to win versus roughly 3.40 for a Wigan Athletic win and 3.10 for a draw — Barnsley sit higher in the table and have picked up more points in December, while Wigan’s home form has been inconsistent, making Barnsley the safer pick given current market pricing; DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match kicks off at 3:00:00 PM on 1 January 2026 GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), which is 3:00 PM UK local time for the Brick Community Stadium area.

The fixture will be played at Brick Community Stadium in Wigan, Greater Manchester, an all-seater venue with a capacity of approximately 25,133 and modern facilities including hospitality suites and a pitch undersoil heating system that typically ensures playability in winter months.

Our prediction: Barnsley FC to win or draw (Double Chance) with a projected combined implied odds around 1.55 — Barnsley’s superior recent away performances and slightly better goal difference support a conservative pick, while Wigan’s top scorer has been in sporadic form, so backing the safer double-chance plus a low total goals line is recommended.

In head-to-heads over the last 10 meetings, Barnsley and Wigan Athletic are closely matched: Barnsley have 4 wins, Wigan 3 wins and 3 draws, with an average goals-per-game of about 2.8; recent meetings show Barnsley edging the pair with better results in the most recent three encounters, giving them a narrow psychological edge.