Huddersfield v Wigan prediction

League One · · John Smith's Stadium

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TACTIX’s model makes Home win the free pick for Huddersfield v Wigan, League One on Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:30 BST.

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Home win
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Match preview, in numbers

The match

Huddersfield host Wigan in League One on Saturday 24 October (kick-off 12:30 UK); the model’s free pick is Huddersfield to win, a Bronze-tier call.

The key numbers

Wigan have scored six goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).

Form and the table

Nine of Huddersfield’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in 11 of Huddersfield’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Huddersfield have two wins, three draws and one defeat in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 1.50 points per game, scoring 1.83 and conceding 1.50. Huddersfield have scored 18 goals, the fourth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Huddersfield have conceded nine goals, the third-fewest (shared) 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 four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.43 points per game, scoring 0.43 and conceding 1.00. Wigan have conceded 13 goals, the 11th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).

Huddersfield are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Huddersfield (third) and Wigan (24th) are 12 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Huddersfield the stronger side, 334 rating points above Wigan (Huddersfield 1719, Wigan 1385, after at least 102 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

Wigan are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Huddersfield. The most recent meeting, on 28 February 2026, finished Wigan 1–0 Huddersfield.

Team news

Predicted Huddersfield XI (3-4-2-1): M. Young, I. Bowat, R. Balker, M. Wallace, I. Bronkhorst, C. Humphreys, A. Collins, B. Mumba, M. Harness, R. Ledson, J. Taylor — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Derensili Sanches Fernandes (6.2 per match over 11 appearances, five goals and four assists) and Joseph Taylor (4.7 per match over 10 appearances, six goals and two assists) have been Huddersfield’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Huddersfield (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Derensili Sanches Fernandes averages 1.9 shots per 90 over 862 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last 10 appearances. Joseph Taylor averages 3.5 shots per 90 over 753 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Wigan XI (4-2-3-1): J. Whitworth, F. Burns, J. Carragher, J. Mellish, M. Fox, J. Weir, M. Power, R. Walsh, C. Gray, F. Murray, S. Perkins — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Joseph Whitworth (4.3 per match over six 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 4.6 saves per 90 over 450 minutes, with two or more saves in five of the last five 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 · John Smith's Stadium
  • Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Huddersfield 1 · draws 1 · Wigan 4 · 1.83 goals/game
  • Recent form: Huddersfield 2W 2D 1L · Wigan 1W 1D 3L

Huddersfield 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 19 October 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1.75 / 0.5
Goals
against 1 / 1.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
7.5 / 5.88
Corners
against 3.38 / 4.75 · 4 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
6.63 / 2.88
Shots on target
against 2.63 / 4.13 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1 / 3
Cards
against 1.75 / 1.88 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
246
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameHuddersfield for / againstLineWigan for / against
Goals scored
1.75 for · 1 against n 8
2.5standard
0.5 for · 1.25 against n 8
Corners won
7.5 for · 3.38 against n 8
9.5standard
5.88 for · 4.75 against n 8
Shots
16 for · 8.88 against n 8
19.5standard
13 for · 13.88 against n 8
Shots on target
6.63 for · 2.63 against n 8
8.5standard
2.88 for · 4.13 against n 8
Fouls committed
12.63 for · 11.88 against n 8
21.5standard
11.25 for · 11.13 against n 8
Cards shown
1 for · 1.75 against n 8
3.5standard
3 for · 1.88 against n 8
Huddersfield
Huddersfield — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
A. Fletcher n 846.4
2.97/3
12/1
—
George Sebine n 836.4
2.55/3
0.62/0
—
J. Taylor n 885.4
27/4
1.15/2
—
B. Radulović n 855.3
27/3
1.23/2
—
D. Kasumu n 845.9
1.75/2
2.55/3
—
Huddersfield — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
J. Taylor n 885.4
3.78/7
2.58/5
B. Radulović n 855.3
2.97/3
1.44/1
A. Fletcher n 846.4
2.26/2
0.73/0
Lucas Pasquoto n 832.3
2.12/2
0.31/0
D. Sanches Fernandes n 880.4
1.85/4
1.35/4
Huddersfield — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
D. Sanches Fernandes n 880.4
0.43/0
0.63/1
J. Taylor n 885.4
0.84/2
0.11/0
R. Ledson n 884.1
00/0
0.74/1
B. Radulović n 855.3
0.42/0
0.21/0
A. Fletcher n 846.4
0.52/0
00/0
Huddersfield — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
S. Roughan n 870
2.96/4
D. Kasumu n 845.9
2.56/3
R. Balker n 888.6
2.48/7
C. Humphreys n 890
27/4
D. Sanches Fernandes n 880.4
1.76/4
Huddersfield — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Young n 890
1.83/2
Wigan
Wigan — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
C. Saydee n 821.4
4.26/1
3.76/1
—
K. Miller n 525.4
2.83/1
1.42/0
—
S. Perkins n 847.8
2.65/3
1.23/1
—
R. Walsh n 867.3
1.87/4
3.27/6
—
C. Barrett n 846.1
1.74/3
0.52/0
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Wigan — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Akeel Higgins n 827.1
2.95/2
1.23/0
B. Burrows n 644
2.43/1
12/1
D. Costelloe n 867.4
2.27/4
0.53/0
S. Perkins n 847.8
2.13/3
00/0
J. Weir n 888
1.95/5
0.42/1
Wigan — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
S. Hogan n 837
0.31/0
0.31/0
D. Costelloe n 867.4
0.21/0
0.21/0
Akeel Higgins n 827.1
0.41/0
00/0
J. Weir n 888
0.31/1
00/0
B. Burrows n 644
00/0
0.31/0
Wigan — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
B. Burrows n 644
2.74/4
J. Chilokoa-Mullen n 356.7
2.62/2
Charlie Gray n 767.9
2.57/3
Akeel Higgins n 827.1
2.12/2
K. Miller n 525.4
2.12/1
Wigan — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
J. Whitworth n 890
3.67/6
J. Walsh n 890.6
3.26/3

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Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Huddersfield v Wigan — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
HuddersfieldDLWDW
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.6 scored / 1 conceded per game
WiganLDLLW
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 0.2 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Huddersfield 1 · 1 draw · Wigan 4 · 1.83 goals/game
  • 2026-02-28 Wigan 1–0 Huddersfield
  • 2025-12-13 Huddersfield 1–1 Wigan
  • 2025-02-25 Wigan 2–1 Huddersfield
  • 2024-12-03 Huddersfield 1–0 Wigan
  • 2023-02-11 Wigan 1–0 Huddersfield
  • 2022-09-13 Huddersfield 1–2 Wigan
League standing · 2026/27
Huddersfield#3 pos19 pts10 pl+9 GD
Wigan#24 pos7 pts9 pl-7 GD
Goals per game
Huddersfield scored1.8
Wigan scored0.67
Huddersfield conceded0.9
Wigan conceded1.44

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Frequently asked questions

Who is predicted to win Huddersfield v Wigan?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Huddersfield v Wigan is Home win.
What is the head-to-head record between Huddersfield and Wigan?
In their last 6 meetings, Huddersfield won 1, Wigan won 4 and there was 1 draw, averaging 1.83 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Huddersfield and Wigan?
Recent form — Huddersfield 2W 2D 1L; Wigan 1W 1D 3L.

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