Barnsley vs Wigan Prediction 8 August 2026

    📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Barnsley and Wigan . Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 14:00 8 August. The tournament match will take place at the Oakwell Ground stadium in the city of Barnsley. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 17 March 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Barnsley):

    • ball possession percentage: 64% vs 36%;
    • corner kicks: 11 vs 5;
    • fouls: 11 vs 9;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 6 vs 4.

    📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Barnsley and Wigan :

    • played 16 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 4, for the away team - 5, draws - 7;
    • number of goals - 19 against 22;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd half - 1.56;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.56.

    Head-to-head statistics Barnsley - Wigan

    29%
    5 Wins
    41%
    7 Draws
    29%
    5 Wins
    Total games
    17
    Total Goals Avg
    2.53
    Both teams scored
    53%
    1.18
    Total average
    1.35
    2.24
    Yellow cards
    1.65
    Last matches
    08.08.26
    EFL Cup
    Barnsley
    Barnsley
    Wigan
    Wigan
    1.02
    2.08
    9
    6
    9
    10
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    6
    5
    1.02
    2.08
    9
    6
    9
    10
    1
    0
    17.03.26
    League One
    Barnsley
    Barnsley
    Wigan
    Wigan
    1
    1.07
    1.42
    11
    5
    11
    9
    3
    1
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    1.07
    1.42
    11
    5
    11
    9
    3
    1
    01.01.26
    League One
    Wigan
    Wigan
    Barnsley
    Barnsley
    1
    2.11
    0.6
    8
    6
    7
    11
    1
    0
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    2.11
    0.6
    8
    6
    7
    11
    1
    0
    29.03.25
    League One
    Wigan
    Wigan
    Barnsley
    Barnsley
    1.9
    0.41
    6
    1
    12
    15
    3
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    1.9
    0.41
    6
    1
    12
    15
    3
    2
    23.11.24
    League One
    Barnsley
    Barnsley
    Wigan
    Wigan
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    2
    3
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    -
    -
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    -
    2
    3
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    Barnsley Team Overview

    ✅The Barnsley team has the honor of playing the first official match of the season on their home field. The work done by the coaching staff and players on their game is yet to be seen, but for now, let's take a look at the team's statistics over the last 10 matches.

    In the ten-match stretch of official games, the team has 2 wins, 5 losses, and 3 draws. In total, the team has scored 9 goals in the last 10 games. From this, we can calculate the average number of goals per game, which is 0.9. In home matches, this figure is 0.75 goals. As for the goals conceded, their average number is 1.4.

    Match Results: Barnsley

    Last matches
    25.08.26
    EFL Cup
    Barnsley
    Barnsley
    Crewe Alexandra
    Crewe Alexandra
    2.06
    1.48
    20
    7
    10
    4
    2
    0
    3
    2
    3
    1
    0
    1
    2.06
    1.48
    20
    7
    10
    4
    2
    0
    W
    22.08.26
    League One
    Doncaster Rovers
    Doncaster Rovers
    Barnsley
    Barnsley
    1.49
    0.67
    4
    4
    13
    11
    1
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    1.49
    0.67
    4
    4
    13
    11
    1
    1
    D
    15.08.26
    League One
    Barnsley
    Barnsley
    Bromley
    Bromley
    1.34
    0.94
    12
    2
    12
    11
    3
    2
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    1.34
    0.94
    12
    2
    12
    11
    3
    2
    L
    08.08.26
    EFL Cup
    Barnsley
    Barnsley
    Wigan
    Wigan
    1.02
    2.08
    9
    6
    9
    10
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    6
    5
    1.02
    2.08
    9
    6
    9
    10
    1
    0
    W
    02.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Guiseley
    Guiseley
    Barnsley
    Barnsley
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
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    Wigan Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 1 August 2026 as part of the Club Friendly Games tournament (home team - Grimsby Town, away - Wigan ). The match ended with a score of 2:0.

    Here are the game statistics (Wigan vs Grimsby Town):

    • ball possession: 58% vs 42%;
    • corner kicks: 5 vs 0;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 6 vs 2.

    ⚠️Will Wigan be able to handle the pressure of the stands in their first match of the season? We will find out soon. In the meantime, let's recall their previous results.

    Out of the last 10 official matches, the team has won 4 times, lost 3 games, and drew 3 times. On average, the team scored 1.1 goals per game (in away matches - 0.8), and conceded 0.8 goals. Hopefully, this season Wigan will improve these figures and deliver a beautiful game in the upcoming matches.

    Match Results: Wigan

    Last matches
    22.08.26
    League One
    Wigan
    Wigan
    Leyton Orient
    Leyton Orient
    1.57
    0.73
    4
    3
    11
    17
    1
    3
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    1.57
    0.73
    4
    3
    11
    17
    1
    3
    L
    18.08.26
    Football League Trophy
    Wigan
    Wigan
    Aston Villa U21
    Aston Villa U21
    1.49
    1.27
    3
    7
    14
    10
    1
    1
    3
    2
    2
    0
    1
    2
    1.49
    1.27
    3
    7
    14
    10
    1
    1
    W
    15.08.26
    League One
    Cambridge United
    Cambridge United
    Wigan
    Wigan
    2.27
    2.36
    8
    5
    9
    8
    1
    0
    3
    2
    2
    0
    1
    2
    2.27
    2.36
    8
    5
    9
    8
    1
    0
    L
    08.08.26
    EFL Cup
    Barnsley
    Barnsley
    Wigan
    Wigan
    1.02
    2.08
    9
    6
    9
    10
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    6
    5
    1.02
    2.08
    9
    6
    9
    10
    1
    0
    L
    01.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Grimsby Town
    Grimsby Town
    Wigan
    Wigan
    -
    -
    0
    5
    -
    -
    0
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
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    -
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    5
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 16;
    • home team wins - 4, away team wins - 5, draws - 7.
    Trends
    • Barnsley have drawn in 5 of last 6 games against Wigan.
    👉Prediction: Draw (odds: 3.42)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • the home team scores on average - 1.19, the guests - 1.38;
    • average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.56;
    • both teams scored: overall - 8; at the home team's field - 2.
    Trends
    • Wigan have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 away games against Barnsley.
    👉Prediction: Wigan Total goals Under (1,5) (odds: 1.6)

    Prediction on corners

    Trends
    • Barnsley have taken under 5.5 corners in 9 of last 10 games.
    👉Prediction: Corners - Barnsley Total Under (5,5) (odds: 1.44)

    Yellow Cards Bet

    H2H

    • average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4.62 (2.31 - for home team and 2.31 - for away team);
    • average Over/Under yellow cards at home team's field - 4.14 (2 - for home team and 2.14 - for away team).
    👉Prediction: Yellow Cards - Total Under (3,5) (odds: 1.74)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 16;
    • both teams scored all-time - 8 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 2 times.
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.59)

    Correct score prediction

    Trends
    • Barnsley drew 1:1 in 5 of last 6 games against Wigan.

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in last 9 Barnsley games against Wigan.
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in last 6 Barnsley home games against Wigan.

    Total goals Under (2,5)
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    Published: 06/08/2026, 14:24

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    Betting Tips: Barnsley - Wigan

    Barnsley have drawn:
    barnsleywigan-athleticin 5 of last 6 games against Wigan.
    Draw
    Everygame
    +260
    Barnsley have not lost:
    barnsleywigan-athleticin 8 of last 9 games against Wigan.
    Wigan have not won:
    wigan-athleticin 10 of last 11 away games.
    Barnsley will not lose
    Everygame
    -196
    Barnsley have not won:
    barnsleywigan-athleticin 10 of last 11 games against Wigan.
    barnsleywigan-athleticin last 7 home games against Wigan.
    barnsleyin last 6 home games.
    Wigan will not lose
    Everygame
    -185
    Under 2.5 goals scored:
    barnsleywigan-athleticin last 9 Barnsley games against Wigan.
    barnsleywigan-athleticin last 6 Barnsley home games against Wigan.
    Total goals Under (2,5)
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    +102
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    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    3 - Wins
    3 - Draws
    4 - Loses
    Wins - 4
    Draw - 1
    Loses - 5
    10 matches
    Scored - 9
    Conceded - 12
    -3
    +2
    14 - Scored
    12 - Conceded
    3
    Wins
    4
    3
    Draws
    1
    4
    Loses
    5
    Goal difference
    9
    Scored
    14
    12
    Conceded
    12
    2.1
    Match goals average
    2.6
    0.9
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.4
    1.2
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.2
    5
    Both teams scored
    5
    100'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    64'
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