Leeds-Wigan Statistical Preview

Probable Lineups

Team News

Leeds

• Sam Byram could return on the right for Leeds and Stephen Warnock is set to miss out again.
• Dexter Blackstock missed Saturday’s trip to Blackburn and may be replaced by Luke Varney on Wednesday.
• Scott Wootton is closing in on a return, but is doubtful here.

Wigan

• Grant Holt could return for managerless Wigan with Will Keane dropping out.
• Shaun Maloney is one of four long term absentees for Owen Coyle.

Match Facts

• There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Wigan’s last 6 away games in Championship.
• Leeds have won their last 4 home matches in Championship.
• Leeds have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 home matches in Championship.
• Wigan have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 away matches against Leeds in all competitions. Over 1.5 goals 1.40
• Wigan are undefeated in their last 5 matches against Leeds in all competitions.

Prediction

• Leeds United’s fine form of late was halted at Blackburn on Saturday with a 1-0 defeat.
• However, four wins on the bounce at Elland Road will give the Whites confidence against an out of form Wigan side.
• Owen Coyle left Wigan on Sunday after their 3-1 defeat against Derby made it three home defeats in a week.
• Wigan have to quality to beat any side in the Championship and they cannot be ruled out of a play off push, but they need to find the right manager.

Leeds 2 - 1 Wigan