Blackpool are winless in 4 consecutive matches
Wigan have drawn 2 of their last 4 away matches
Will the out-of-form sides hold on for a League One point?
Tip: Blackpool v Wigan | Odds |
Draw Full Time Result | @3.50 |
1-1 Draw Correct Score | @7.00 |
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Blackpool and Wigan have made slow starts to the 2024/25 League One campaign and neither side looks threatening. The struggling teams need points to pull clear of the relegation zone and a close contest is anticipated.
Blackpool are winless in 4 consecutive matches.
Blackpool are unbeaten in their last 3 home games against Wigan.
Wigan have drawn 2 of their last 4 away matches.
Head to Head
Wigan have a 23-20 advantage against Blackpool in 53 meetings with 10 draws.
Blackpool Form
Blackpool made a promising start to life under new manager Steve Bruce in September. The experienced manager led the Tangerines to four wins from his first five in charge.
The North West outfit struggled to maintain momentum and have taken just one point from their last four. A 1-1 draw with Lincoln came before a 2-0 loss at Mansfield and a 2-1 home defeat to Barnsley.
Bruce’s side lost a third consecutive game on Tuesday, falling to a 5-1 defeat against Peterborough. Blackpool were 2-0 down after 17 minutes and Kyle Joseph pulled a goal back before the Tangerines conceded three more.
Blackpool Injuries & Team News
Defensive trio Elkan Baggott, Andy Lyons and James Husband won’t feature here due to injury.
Midfielders Ollie Norburn and CJ Hamilton are also unavailable with respective injuries.
Wigan Form
Wigan are 19th in League One after failing to win in nine of their opening 12 games this season.
The Latics drew 0-0 in four of five matches before defeating League Two side Carlisle 2-0 away in the EFL Trophy. Shaun Maloney’s side then lost back-to-back matches, starting with a 2-0 defeat at Cambridge.
The Lancashire outfit conceded early in a 2-1 loss against Mansfield last time out before attempting 22-4 shots. Thelo Aasgaard levelled in the second period but Wigan conceded a second with 30 minutes left.
Wigan Injuries & Team News
Defender Luke Chambers and midfielders Callum McManaman and Jensen Weir are ruled out.