Wigan Athletic host Preston North End at the DW Stadium in the EFL Championship on Saturday, with both sides looking to kickoff their campaigns with a win.Newly promoted Wigan Athletic finished last season top of League One and will look to take that momentum into the upcoming campaign. Leam Richardson's side beat Sheffield Wednesday 4-1 in their final pre-season fixture and will want to continue their good form with a win against Preston on Saturday.Preston North End will be heading into the game off the back of a 2-1 loss against Leicester City in the final game of their pre-season campaign. Ryan Lowe's side will look to improve upon their 13th place finish in the league last campaign and begin their season with a win against Wigan.Wigan Athletic@LaticsOfficial🗣 "This is a big test on Saturday, but the boys have been working very hard and everyone is raring to go."Tom Naylor looks ahead to our season opener against Preston North End...#wafc #BELIEVE723🗣 "This is a big test on Saturday, but the boys have been working very hard and everyone is raring to go."Tom Naylor looks ahead to our season opener against Preston North End...#wafc 🔵⚪️ #BELIEVEBoth sides will want to win the game and that should make for an interesting contest.Wigan Athletic vs Preston North End Head-to-HeadPreston North End have slightly edged the recent head-to-head record between the two sides, having won three of their last five meetings, with Wigan Athletic winning only one.Preston came away as 2-1 winners the last time the two sides met back in February 2020.Wigan Athletic Form Guide: N/APreston North End Form Guide: N/AWigan Athletic vs Preston North End Team NewsWigan AthleticWigan Athletic have no new injury worries following their 4-1 win against Sheffield Wednesday last time out. Richardson will have a full strength side to choose from for the game on Saturday.Injured: NoneDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NonePreston North EndPreston North End came away unscathed from their 2-1 loss against Leicester City last time out. Sean Maguire is still unavailable due to injury.Injured: NoneDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneWigan Athletic vs Preston North End Predicted XIPreston North End FC@pnefc🎙️ The gaffer will be live on @5liveSport from 9.30pm tonight to look ahead to the new season! Tune in live below for the hour-long show, hosted by Aaron Paul. #pnefc873🎙️ The gaffer will be live on @5liveSport from 9.30pm tonight to look ahead to the new season! Tune in live below for the hour-long show, hosted by Aaron Paul. 👇#pnefcWigan Athletic Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Ben Amos; Tendayi Darikwa, Jack Whatmough, Jason Kerr, Max Power; Tom Naylor, Graeme Shinnie; James McClean, Will Keane, Callum Lang; Charlie WykePreston North End Predicted XI (3-4-1-2): Freddie Woodman; Andrew Hughes, Patrick Bauer, Liam Lindsay; Robbie Brady, Alan Brown, Ben Whiteman, Matthew Olosunde; Daniel Johnson; Troy Parrott, Emil Riis Jakobsen$1,100 First Bet Insurance at CaesarsWigan Athletic vs Preston North End PredictionThere is a stark contrast between the two sides in terms of quality and that should be obvious during the game on Saturday.We predict Preston will win the game comfortably.Prediction: Wigan Athletic 0-2 Preston North End