Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley Preview & Prediction
by Alex Sarwar ·
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A huge clash down at the bottom end of League One sees 21st-placed Wigan Athletic take on 23rd-placed Barnsley.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / USA – Not televised
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Will either of these sides stay up?
Open poll and resultsWigan Athletic vs Barnsley prediction
These two sides have already met once this season, playing out a 1-1 draw in the League Cup before the Barnsley progressed on penalties. This latest contest has far more at stake, though, with both clubs currently in the League One relegation places. The Tykes have lost seven of their 12 games, while Wigan sit just two points above them with three wins and nine defeats from 14 matches.
However, Latics have shown signs of promise lately, picking up four points from their last two league fixtures, both of which were at home. They have also advanced to the second round of the FA Cup, ending the unbeaten record of runaway National League leaders Boreham Wood.
Momentum is with Wigan, but Barnsley won't make it easy for them as they fight for their own League One existence. With that in mind, we may well see a tense, cagey affair, and backing under 2.5 goals has to be favoured.
Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley tip: Under 2.5 goals
