Wigan Athletic vs Wrexham AFC: Predictions, Lineups & Odds (12/04)

Wrexham can take one step closer to an unprecedented third promotion in a row when they travel to lowly Wigan Athletic.

Our Three Predictions For Wigan Athletic vs Wrexham AFC

- - - Prediction 1 – Jay Rodriguez To Score – 29/10

- - - Prediction 2 – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 6/4

- - - Prediction 3 – Wrexham AFC To Win – 10/11

First Prediction For Wigan Athletic vs Wrexham AFC – Jay Rodriguez To Score – 29/10

This game marks a first return to Lancashire for former Burnley man Jay Rodriguez and historically, he has found great success against the Latics. Across his five appearances against Wigan, he has scored three times and assisted two goals. He has scored twice since joining Wrexham and recently came in wins over Stockport County and Exeter City. The 35-year-old has appeared in every game since joining the club in the winter and there is no reason why he wouldn’t start in this game. If so, the one-time England international alongside Sam Smith will cause plenty of problems against a struggling side like Wigan.

Second Prediction For Wigan Athletic vs Wrexham AFC – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 6/4

The Red Dragons have scored in seven of their last eight matches and when playing teams in the bottom eight in that spell, they scored at least twice. Whilst they failed to overcome Cambridge United, they bounced back against Burton Albion with a 3-0 win in their last game. The reverse fixture in this game ended in a 2-1 win for Wrexham, and with an average of 1.44 goals per game across the season, Phil Parkinson’s side will feel confident that they can at least match that total. Wigan have scored in three of their last five games and are League One’s lowest scorers with 35 goals in 40 games.

Third Prediction For Wigan Athletic vs Wrexham AFC – Wrexham AFC To Win – 10/11

Wrexham will feel confident they can maintain their advantage over Wycombe Wanderers for the remainder of this season and this should be a straightforward win for the North Wales club. With immense depth across the field, especially in their attack with Sam Smith, Jack Marriott, Jay Rodriguez and Steven Fletcher all being dangerous players. Athletic’s win condition comes in being able to stop this imperious side and being able to grab a goal on the counter. However, with poor form and having little left to play for this season, Wigan will be on the beach and that should give the away side the upper hand.

Best Odds For Wigan Athletic vs Wrexham AFC

Bookmaker	Wigan Athletic	Draw	Wrexham AFC
Betarno	29/10	2/1	10/11
Gentleman Jim	14/5	21/10	19/20
Myriadplay	14/5	2/1	9/10

Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head

Wigan Athletic have undergone a change in manager in recent games after welcoming former Preston North End boss Ryan Lowe following the decision to remove Shaun Maloney. Lowe is yet to win since taking charge of the one-time FA Cup winners, overseeing three draws against Barnsley, Leyton Orient and in their most recent game against Exeter City. They have lost twice, against Charlton Athletic in Lowe’s Wigan debut and against arch rivals Bolton Wanderers at home, ending a 10-year winning streak for The Latics. Lowe may miss this game following an FA misconduct charge following his sending off in that derby game. Wigan are seven points clear of the bottom four with six games of their season remaining.

Wrexham hold a crucial three-point margin in their hopes of an unprecedented third automatic promotion over Wycombe Wanderers. Phil Parkinson’s side are second in the form table across their last five games with four wins and a draw, only behind champions-elect Birmingham City on goal difference. They defeated Burton Albion in their most recent game, with goals from Steven Fletcher, Sam Smith and Jack Marriott in the second half beating the relegation candidates. Wrexham are the third best team on the road with 32 points across 20 matches. They also have had the joint-best defence across their last five matches, tied with promotion rivals Wycombe.

Wrexham are unbeaten in six games over Wigan, with the last Latics win coming all the way back in 2000. Since Wrexham’s resurgence back into the EFL, The Red Dragons have won both faceoffs between the two. The first one came in the EFL Cup, with a 0-0 penalty win in 2023. The reverse fixture ended in a 2-1 win for Wrexham at The Racecourse Ground, with Ryan Barnett and Steven Fletcher finding the net for Phil Parkinson’s side whilst Joe Hugill was the lone scorer for Shaun Maloney’s side.

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Where To Watch Wigan Athletic vs Wrexham AFC

Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?

- - - Location: The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0UH

- - - Date: April 10, 2025

This game is available to watch in the UK on Sky Sports+, with kick-off at 12:30 pm.

Probable Lineups For Wigan Athletic vs Wrexham AFC

What sort of lineup can we expect from this important EFL League One clash?

Predicted Wigan Athletic Lineup

- - - Lineup: Tickle; Carragher, Kerr, Aimson, Robinson; Weir, Smith, Adeeko; Dale, Asamoah; Taylor

- - - Injured/Suspended: Sessegnon, Francois, Smith

- - - Manager: Ryan Lowe

Predicted Wrexham AFC Lineup

- - - Lineup: Okonkwo; Cleworth, Brunt, O’Connor; Longman, Dobson, James, Rathbone, McLean; Rodriguez, Smith

- - - Injured/Suspended: Boyle, Bolton, Cannon

- - - Manager: Phil Parkinson