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Portsmouth and Wigan Athletic will battle for three points in a League One round 45 fixture on Saturday (April 20th).
The home side are coming into the game on the back of a 3-2 comeback victory over Barnsley at the same venue in midweek, when they came from behind twice to claim all three points.
Portsmouth went behind to Devante Cole's sixth-minute strike but drew level three minutes later through Kusini Yengi. John McAtee restored Barnsley's lead just before the hour-mark but a late rally saw Pompey secure the win.
Wigan Athletic, meanwhile, claimed maximum points with a 2-1 away win over Lincoln City. Jonny Smith and Charlie Hughes scored either side of Daniel Mandroiu to guide their side to all three points.
The victory saw the Latics climb to 15th spot in the table, having garnered 56 points from 44 games. Portsmouth have secured promotion to the Championship and continue to lead the way with 94 points to their name.
Portsmouth vs Wigan Athletic Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the 25th meeting between the two sides. Portsmouth have 13 wins to their name, Wigan Athletic were victorious on seven occasions while four games ended in a share of the spoils.
- Their most recent meeting came in September 2023 when Portsmouth claimed a 2-1 away win.
- The last six head-to-head games have been decided by a one-goal margin.
- Portsmouth are on a 15-game unbeaten league run, winning 11.
- Four of Wigan's last five league games have witnessed goals at both ends.
- Portsmouth's last five games have seen both sides find the back of the net.
- Portsmouth's last six home games have witnessed goals at both ends and also produced three goals or more.
Portsmouth vs Wigan Athletic Prediction
Portsmouth are guaranteed to play Championship football next season, having confirmed their status as League One champions. John Mousinho's side have history in their sights as they aim for the 100-point mark and become only the fourth side to do so.
To achieve this, they will have to win their remaining two league games, starting with Wigan Athletic's visit. Shaun Maloney's side have little left to play for this season as they are too far off the playoff spots while relegation was never really a genuine threat.
We are backing Portsmouth to claim a comfortable win with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Portsmouth 3-1 Wigan Athletic
Portsmouth vs Wigan Athletic Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Portsmouth to wn
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
