Burton Albion v Wigan prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for Burton Albion v Wigan, League One on Tue, 01 Dec 2026 19:45 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Burton Albion host Wigan in League One on Tuesday 1 December (kick-off 19:45 UK).
The key numbers
Wigan have scored six goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Burton Albion are winless in their last four matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
10 of Burton Albion’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 11 of Burton Albion’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Burton Albion have one win, five draws and two defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.50 and conceding 1.50. Burton Albion have scored 16 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Burton Albion have conceded 18 goals, the third-most of the 24 clubs.
Five of Wigan’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (33%). Both teams scored in four of Wigan’s last 15 results in all competitions (27%). Away from home, Wigan have no wins, three draws and five defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.38 points per game, scoring 0.50 and conceding 1.13. Wigan have conceded 13 goals, the 11th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Burton Albion (10th) and Wigan (24th) are six points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Burton Albion the stronger side, 78 rating points above Wigan (Burton Albion 1456, Wigan 1378, after at least 286 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Wigan are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Burton Albion. The most recent meeting, on 29 December 2025, finished Burton Albion 0–2 Wigan.
Team news
Predicted Burton Albion XI (3-4-2-1): C. Addai, C. Tilt, T. Sibbick, F. Delap, K. Chauke, J. Armer, R. Borges Rodrigues, W. Collar, K. Lofthouse, S. Krubally, C. Webster — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Finn Delap (4.7 per match over 10 appearances, three goals) and Jack Armer (4.5 per match over 11 appearances, three goals and one assist) have been Burton Albion’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Burton Albion (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Finn Delap averages 2.1 tackles per 90 over 853 minutes, with a tackle in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Jack Armer averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 934 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Wigan XI (4-2-3-1): J. Whitworth, F. Burns, J. Carragher, M. Fox, A. Harris, J. Weir, C. Gray, M. Power, R. Walsh, F. Murray, S. Perkins — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Joseph Whitworth (4.3 per match over seven appearances) and Max Power (3.6 per match over nine appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Wigan’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Wigan (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Joseph Whitworth averages 4.5 saves per 90 over 540 minutes, with two or more saves in six of the last six appearances. Max Power averages 1.9 key passes per 90 over 815 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last nine appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · League One · Pirelli Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Burton Albion 2 · draws 2 · Wigan 2 · 2.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Burton Albion 1W 2D 2L · Wigan 1W 1D 3L
Burton Albion v Wigan (League One): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 21 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Burton Albion for / against | Line | Wigan for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.63 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.5 for · 7 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.5 for · 5.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12 for · 13.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.88 for · 15.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.38 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2.75 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.25 for · 13 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.38 for · 10.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.75 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 3.38 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
Burton Albion
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark O’Mahony n 8 | 12 | 2.8 | 0.9 | — |
| W. Collar n 8 | 57 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Caylan Vickers n 8 | 51.4 | 1.8 | 0.4 | — |
| J. Sraha n 8 | 25.1 | 1.8 | 2.2 | — |
| M. Dennis n 8 | 52.8 | 1.7 | 0.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Arubi n 8 | 66.9 | 4.2 | 1.7 |
| M. Dennis n 8 | 52.8 | 3 | 0.9 |
| Mark O’Mahony n 8 | 12 | 2.8 | 0.9 |
| Zac Scutt n 8 | 23 | 2.4 | 1.5 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Arubi n 8 | 66.9 | 0.7 | 0 |
| Caylan Vickers n 8 | 51.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Zac Scutt n 8 | 23 | 0.5 | 0 |
| K. Lofthouse n 8 | 89.9 | 0 | 0.4 |
| F. Delap n 8 | 84.1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sulyman Krubally n 8 | 42.9 | 4.7 |
| J. Sraha n 8 | 25.1 | 4 |
| Emeka Adeile n 6 | 15.2 | 4 |
| T. Sibbick n 8 | 84.4 | 2.9 |
| Harvey Araujo n 8 | 49.8 | 2.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Addai n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
Wigan
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Saydee n 8 | 24.8 | 4.1 | 2.7 | — |
| K. Miller n 6 | 22.3 | 2.7 | 1.3 | — |
| S. Perkins n 8 | 47.8 | 2.6 | 1.2 | — |
| R. Walsh n 8 | 60.8 | 2.2 | 3.9 | — |
| C. Barrett n 8 | 49.5 | 2 | 0.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akeel Higgins n 8 | 27.1 | 2.9 | 1.2 |
| B. Burrows n 7 | 49.6 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| D. Costelloe n 8 | 67.4 | 2.2 | 0.5 |
| S. Perkins n 8 | 47.8 | 2.1 | 0 |
| C. Sze n 8 | 27.1 | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Saydee n 8 | 24.8 | 0.5 | 0 |
| D. Costelloe n 8 | 67.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Akeel Higgins n 8 | 27.1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| J. Weir n 8 | 89.4 | 0.3 | 0 |
| B. Burrows n 7 | 49.6 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Chilokoa-Mullen n 4 | 65 | 2.8 |
| Charlie Gray n 8 | 65.9 | 2.2 |
| B. Burrows n 7 | 49.6 | 2.1 |
| Akeel Higgins n 8 | 27.1 | 2.1 |
| K. Miller n 6 | 22.3 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Whitworth n 8 | 90 | 3.6 |
| J. Walsh n 8 | 90.6 | 3.2 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Burton Albion v Wigan — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-12-29 Burton Albion 0–2 Wigan
- 2025-12-02 Wigan 1–0 Burton Albion
- 2025-04-29 Burton Albion 1–1 Wigan
- 2025-01-21 Wigan 1–2 Burton Albion
- 2024-03-29 Wigan 1–1 Burton Albion
- 2023-10-03 Burton Albion 2–1 Wigan
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Burton Albion and Wigan?
- In their last 6 meetings, Burton Albion won 2, Wigan won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Burton Albion and Wigan?
- Recent form — Burton Albion 1W 2D 2L; Wigan 1W 1D 3L.
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