Two sides struggling in League One face off this weekend as they look to salvage something from their campaigns as it enters the final stages.
League One
Our 3 predictions for Wigan Athletic vs Cambridge United
- 1st prediction: Wigan Athletic to win or draw
- 2nd prediction: Under 2.5 goals
- 3rd prediction: Both teams to score – No
1st prediction for Wigan Athletic vs Cambridge United: Wigan Athletic to win or draw – 9/50
This is a very difficult game to predict. Both teams are in poor form and struggling in the bottom half of the table, having had disappointing seasons. It’s also hard to predict on the managerial front; Neil Harris has just returned to Cambridge following Garry Monk’s sacking while Glenn Whelan is in interim charge at Wigan after Shaun Maloney’s dismissal. This means it’s hard to predict how the teams will set up or what sort of state they’re in, with very little to go off. That being said, there are some factors that lead to this prediction. While Wigan are mid-table, Cambridge have been frankly dreadful and look as though they will go down despite a slight upturn, being seven points adrift in 22nd. Further to this, Wigan have home advantage and one of the league’s best players in Sam Tickle in goal, so it will be tough for Cambridge to get something.
2nd prediction for Wigan Athletic vs Cambridge United: Under 2.5 goals in the game – 53/100
This prediction is partly due to one of the reasons Wigan are favourites for this one. The Latics have Sam Tickle in goal, a player who has established himself as one of the EFL’s best, and potentially a Premier League player in the near future. He is a key part of Wigan’s defensive record, having conceded only 34 all season, which makes it difficult for any side to score against them, not least when Wigan are at home. In addition, Crawley are also poor going forward, having scored only 34 and struggled away from home, which is the perfect storm. That being said, Wigan have scored even fewer with 31, so will also likely struggle to hit the net. Overall with the two sides struggling this has the hallmarks of an attritional game with chances in short supply, and it will likely be one goal that decides it.
3rd prediction for Wigan Athletic vs Cambridge United: Both teams to score – No – 33/50
This is the third in a very similar set of predictions. With Wigan the favourites and goals unlikely, all circumstances point to only one side scoring. Sam Tickle will be in net for Wigan which will be an advantage from the start and with Cambridge poor away from home this will be even more important. With Cambridge really struggling and often failing to score, Wigan will fancy themselves to win by the odd goal if they can get themselves scoring. That’s easier said than done though; they’re even poorer than Cambridge going forward but may be aided by their side’s poor defence. All things considered, the signs point to a defensive game with quality in short supply. Put simply, this probably won’t be a classic.
Best odds for Wigan Athletic vs Cambridge United
| Bookmaker | Wigan Athletic | Draw | Cambridge United |
| MyriadPlay | 9/10 | 53/25 | 14/5 |
| Gentleman Jim | 19/20 | 21/10 | 14/5 |
| Betarno | 46/50 | 51/25 | 271/100 |
Full preview of the game: last results and head to head
This is a fascinating match up, Wigan are struggling while Cambridge are desperately trying to fight relegation, so there’s plenty riding on this game. Both come in with new managerial situations, so there’s plenty of unknowns coming into this one.
Wigan come into this game having recently sacked Shaun Maloney, and Glenn Whelan is in charge for mow. He oversaw their last game, a goalless draw against Mansfield Town. Their record coming into this is mixed, with three draws in their last five, and only one win.
Cambridge have picked up since Neil Harris and Mark Bonner returned though they are still struggling, and seven points clear of safety in the relegation zone. They lost their last match 1-0 at home to Stevenage, though that was their first loss since Harris returned. In their last five, they have two wins and three losses.
In terms of this fixture’s history, it’s pretty even. Wigan have the upper hand with six wins in 16, though Cambridge aren’t far behind with four wins. They’ve played twice already this season and have a win apiece with Wigan winning 2-1 in the FA Cup after a 2-0 Cambridge win in the league in October.
Confrontation
08/03/2025
League One League One
Wigan Athletic
Cambridge United
1
0
19/10/2024
League One League One
Cambridge United
Wigan Athletic
2
0
01/04/2024
League One League One
Cambridge United
Wigan Athletic
3
1
16/09/2023
League One League One
Wigan Athletic
Cambridge United
2
1
Last Results - Wigan 
08/11/2025
League One League One
Exeter
Wigan
1
1
D
25/10/2025
League One League One
Mansfield
Wigan
1
1
D
18/10/2025
League One League One
Wigan
Port Vale
1
0
W
11/10/2025
League One League One
Wigan
Wycombe
0
1
L
07/10/2025
EFL Trophy EFL Trophy
Wigan
Wolves U21
1
2
L
Last Results - Cambridge Utd
08/11/2025
League Two League Two
Salford
Cambridge Utd
0
0
D
05/11/2025
EFL Trophy EFL Trophy
Cambridge Utd
Brighton U21
1
0
W
01/11/2025
FA Cup FA Cup
Cambridge Utd
Chester
3
0
W
25/10/2025
League Two League Two
Notts Co
Cambridge Utd
2
0
L
21/10/2025
EFL Trophy EFL Trophy
Barnet
Cambridge Utd
3
2
L
Where to watch Wigan Athletic vs Cambridge United
This is a huge game in League One which will have massive implications in the relegation battle. Cambridge need a win to boost their survival hopes, while a loss could see them even more adrift. That being said, this game isn’t televised due to the UK’s 3pm blackout rule. Here’s where you can watch it in person:
- Location: Brick Community Stadium, Wigan, UK, WN5 0UZ
- Date and time: 3pm UK time, Saturday 8th March 2025
Probable lineups for Wigan Athletic vs Cambridge United
This is an interesting game in terms of team selection. The two sides are in very mixed form at the moment, and find themselves in the bottom half, with Cambridge fighting relegation. Both teams are also in interesting managerial situations, with Glenn Whelan in interim charge at Wigan and Neil Harris back at Cambridge. Therefore it’s hard to predict how they will line up but here’s the teams we think they will field:
Wigan Athletic
Line up: S Tickle, J Carragher, J Kerr, W Aimson, J Mellish, S Smith, O Norburn, O Dale, R Darcy, J Smith, D Taylor
Injuries/suspensions: L Chambers, T Francois, M Smith, D Rankine, J Adams (all injured)
Interim Coach: Glenn Whelan
Cambridge United
Line up: N Bishop, J Okedina, K Watts, M Morrison, L Bennett, J Brophy, P Digby, B Stevenson, E Kachunga, J Stokes, D Nlundulu
Injuries/suspensions: S Lavery (injured)
Coach: Neil Harris
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