Wigan Athletic vs Manchester United: Analysis and Prediction of the FA CUP match

The upcoming match between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United, scheduled to take place at The DW Stadium, is part of the third round of the FA Cup and will be held on January 8, 2024. Wigan won the FA Cup in the 2012-2013 season, defeating Manchester City in the final. On the other hand, Manchester United boasts 12 overall victories, with the last triumph dating back to the 2015-2016 season. Despite facing challenges this season, the Red Devils are considered favorites against their League One opponent.

Wigan Athletic:
- Last played on January 1, 2024, against Barnsley, ending in a 1-1 draw.
- In the last 5 matches, they won once, lost three times, and drew once. Average of 1 goal scored and 1.4 goals conceded per match in the last 5 games.
- Less than 3.5 goals have been scored in the last 5 FA Cup matches.
- At least one team did not score in the last 4 home matches of Wigan.
- Less than 2.5 goals have been scored in the last 4 matches.
- In 8 of the last 9 home matches, Wigan scored at least 1 goal in the first half.
- Scored at least one goal in 7 of the last 8 FA Cup matches.
- Over 1.5 goals have been scored in 7 of the last 8 FA Cup matches.

Manchester United:
- Last played on December 30, 2023, against Nottingham Forest, lost 2-1.
- In the last 5 matches, they won once, lost three times, and drew once. Average of 0.8 goals scored and 1.4 goals conceded per match in the last 5 games.
- Less than 3.5 goals have been scored in the last 4 away matches.
- Conceded at least 1 goal in 8 of the last 9 matches.
- Both teams scored in 6 of the last 7 FA Cup matches of Manchester United.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 5 of the last 6 FA Cup matches.

Head to Head:
In the last direct clash on January 29, 2017, Manchester United defeated Wigan Athletic with a score of 4-0.
In the last 5 direct matches, Wigan Athletic won once, Manchester United won 4 times, and there were no draws. Average of 0.2 goals scored by Wigan Athletic and 3.4 goals scored by Manchester United per match in direct confrontations.

PROBABLE LINEUPS
WIGAN ATHLETIC
Tickle; Clare, Hughes, Morrison, Sessegnon; Shaw, Adeeko; McManaman, Lang, Godo; Magennis
MANCHESTER UNITED
Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Evans, Dalot; McTominay, Mainoo; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund



The recent history of the two teams suggests that Wigan may struggle against Manchester United, but surprises in football are always possible.
BetMines predicts Manchester United to win and a final result with less than 3.5 goals scored.