Tournament: EFL Trophy England
Venue: The Brick Community Stadium (Wigan)
Date & Kick-off Time: September 3, 2024, 14:00
Wigan Athletic will host Morecambe in the EFL Trophy on September 3, 2024. The home team, playing in a higher division, is expected to capitalize on their advantage against a struggling Morecambe side.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Wigan has lost 5 of their last 7 matches, including one League Cup loss on penalties.
- Morecambe has lost 5 consecutive matches and has failed to score in their last 5 games.
- Morecambe has conceded in each of their last 8 matches.
- Wigan Athletic wins the first half in 33% of matches, while Morecambe wins in 19% of theirs.
Team Analysis: Wigan vs Morecambe
Wigan Athletic, known as "The Latics," has a storied history, including a period of success in the Premier League and a famous FA Cup win under Roberto Martinez. However, financial troubles and a sharp decline saw them drop to League One, where they finished 12th last season. Despite their struggles, Wigan has managed to stabilize somewhat under the ownership of a wealthy local investor.
Morecambe, nicknamed "The Shrimps," briefly ventured into League One but have since been fighting for survival in League Two. Their current campaign has been challenging under Scottish manager Derek Adams, with the team struggling to find the net and conceding regularly. They have yet to win this season, and their performances in both the league and cup competitions have been poor.
Possible Starting Lineups
Wigan (Probable Lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Tickle
- Defenders: Chambers, Aimson, Carragher, Ramsay
- Midfielders: Smith, Adeeko, Aasgaard, Rankine, Sze
- Forward: Hugill
Morecambe (Probable Lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Moore
- Defenders: Tutonda, Stott, Williams, Hendrie
- Midfielders: Jones, Songo'o, Macadam, Edwards, Slew
- Forward: Hope
Head-to-Head Matches: Wigan vs Morecambe
These teams last met in 2022 when both were in League One, with Wigan winning both encounters.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Wigan vs Morecambe
Given the current form and the disparity in quality between the teams, Wigan is expected to win comfortably. We recommend betting on Wigan with a "-1.0 goal handicap" (odds – 1.727).
Prediction: Wigan to win with a -1.0 goal handicap
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