Wigan vs Stockport County

Wigan come into this on the back of a mixed run of form, having taken 6 points from their last 5 matches. They have scored freely averaging 1.6 goals per game, while conceding 1.8.

On the other side, Stockport County have had a contrasting run of results. Stockport County are in impressive form with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats from their last 5 outings. Their attacking output stands at 15 goals in 5 matches. In recent encounters between these sides, the results have been fairly evenly split, with 2 home wins, 1 away wins and 3 draws. With 13 goals in 6 games (2.2 per match), the fixture has tended to be more measured.

With both teams averaging over 1.6 goals per game recently, this fixture has the hallmarks of an open, entertaining contest. The attacking quality on both sides suggests we could see goals at both ends. Expect a closely fought contest between two evenly matched sides. The result may well come down to which team is more clinical in the final third.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the model suggesting a draw is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 2-3 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence in this prediction stands at 45%. Kick-off in the League One awaits.