Wigan vs Coventry Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 14/03/2023

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Wigan - Coventry

England Championship - DW Stadium

* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Here we bring you Championship predictions for Wigan vs Coventry with the game due to take place on March 14th.

Wigan vs Coventry prediction and top betting tips

Wigan Athletic are in a right old mess – again – it would seem. They're bottom of the league, paying wages late and losing games. Can they kickstart a dramatic survival bid as they host Coventry? Find out with our Wigan vs Coventry match preview with free tips, predictions and odds mentioned along the way.

Wigan vs Coventry Prediction 1: Coventry to win

We kick off our predictions in what we feel is a fairly obvious manner – by backing Coventry to win this game. The reason we say ‘what we feel' to be an obvious pick is because the bookies have Coventry priced up at 11/7 (2.57), which is a huge price when you consider the stats. Wigan have the worst home record in the Championship, they've won just one of their last 10 games and have lost five of their last eight home matches winning just once. Coventry meanwhile are unbeaten in seven having won four of those games and arrive here after pumping Huddersfield 4-0 in their last away game.

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Wigan vs Coventry Prediction 2: Both teams will score

The second of our football betting tips for this game comes from the both teams to score market and we are betting on the ‘no' outcome. Wigan have seen just two of their five games end with goals at both ends whilst each of their last two have featured a ‘nil' in the final score. Huddersfield meanwhile have seen two of their last three – and three of their last five – games end with at least one side failing to find the net. Furthermore, each of the last three head to head games have seen at least one team blank in front of goal.

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Here are the key stats & form guide for Wigan vs Coventry

Head to Head

08/11/22

England Championship CHA

Coventry

Coventry

Wigan

Wigan

2

0

16/08/22

England Championship CHA

Coventry

Coventry

Wigan

Wigan

0

0

09/04/16

England League 1 League 1

Wigan

Wigan

Coventry

Coventry

1

0

08/08/15

England League 1 League 1

Coventry

Coventry

Wigan

Wigan

2

0

Last Five - Wigan

12/04/25

England League 1 League 1

Wrexham

Wrexham

Wigan

Wigan

0

0

D

08/04/25

England League 1 League 1

Exeter

Exeter

Wigan

Wigan

1

1

D

05/04/25

England League 1 League 1

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

Wigan

Wigan

0

0

D

01/04/25

England League 1 League 1

Bolton

Bolton

Wigan

Wigan

1

0

L

29/03/25

England League 1 League 1

Barnsley

Barnsley

Wigan

Wigan

1

1

D

Last Five - Coventry

14/04/25

England Championship CHA

Hull

Hull

Coventry

Coventry

1

1

D

09/04/25

England Championship CHA

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Coventry

Coventry

0

1

W

05/04/25

England Championship CHA

Burnley

Burnley

Coventry

Coventry

2

1

L

28/03/25

England Championship CHA

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

Coventry

Coventry

3

1

L

15/03/25

England Championship CHA

Sunderland

Sunderland

Coventry

Coventry

0

3

W

So, that gives you some insight to how the different bookmakers see the action unfolding. How though do the Wigan vs Coventry odds translate into probability ahead of this game? Let's find out.

Wigan odds: 11/6 (2.83) – 35%

Draw odds: 9/4 (3.25) – 31%

Coventry odds: 11/7 (2.57) – 39%

The bookies might have Coventry as favourites to win this game but, odds wise, they are leaving far too much on the table; that is amazing news for folks like us who want to find value. The risk takers – if you can call them that – probably will opt for a straight Coventry to win but as we've done above. The more cautious bettor though could opt for a draw/Coventry double chance and still get themselves a half respectable price.

Check out the predicted lineups ahead of Wigan vs Coventry

Wigan

Wigan are without Omar Rekik for this game due to suspension but aside from him and a couple of long term absentees they have a full squad to pick from. The issue is, that squad isn't delivering. Steven Caulker will likely start here whilst James McClean could come into the reckoning too.

Predicted lineup – Amos, Nyambe, Caulker, Hughes, McClean, Naylor, Power, Pearce, Keane, Lang, Fletcher

Coventry

Coventry might have half a dozen players ruled out through injury for this game but, notably, none of those players will prevent them naming an unchanged XI here, which is exactly what we believe they will do. The Sky Blues have a bit of momentum now and with Viktor Gyokeres and Matt Godden up top they'll feel they've got every chance of the top six – if they manage their games right.

Predicted lineup – Wilson, McNally, McFazdean, Doyle, Dabo, Eccles, Hamer, Bidwell, Howley, Godden, Gyokeres

Wigan vs Coventry Line ups

Wigan

Wigan
32
Charlie Hughes
gb
2
Ryan Nyambe
na
25
Danel Sinani
lu
27
Tendayi Darikwa
zw
8
Max Power
gb
10
Will Keane
ie
29
Steven Caulker
sl
22
Christ Tiehi
ci
12
Ben Amos
gb
11
James McClean
ie
23
Ashley Fletcher
gb
Substitutes
3
Tom Pearce
gb
19
Callum Lang
gb
30
Thelo Aasgaard
no
1
Jamie Jones
gb
9
Charlie Wyke
gb
28
Josh Magennis
gb
4
Tom Naylor
gb

Coventry

Coventry
13
Ben Wilson
gb
3
Callum Doyle
gb
28
Josh Eccles
gb
32
Jack Burroughs
gb
16
Luke McNally
ie
24
Matt Godden
gb
27
Jake Bidwell
gb
18
Sean Maguire
ie
38
Gustavo Hamer
nl
5
Kyle McFadzean
gb
17
Viktor Gyokeres
se
Substitutes
7
Brooke Norton-Cuffy
gb
11
Josh Wilson-Esbrand
gb
36
Ryan Howley
gb
14
Ben Sheaf
gb
1
Simon Moore
gb
2
Jonathan Panzo
gb
19
Tyler Walker
gb

*Starting lineups are usually announced one hour prior to kick off.

Player to watch

When Coventry play there is always one player the opposition will pay special attention to – Viktor Gyokeres. We're no different and he's definitely the player to watch here. The Swede has eight goal contributions in his last six appearances including four in his last two!

Take a look at the latest standings

Championship
# Team P W D L +/- Points
1 Leeds

Leeds

42 25 13 4 53 88
2 Burnley

Burnley

42 24 16 2 44 88
3 Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

42 26 7 9 24 83
4 Sunderland

Sunderland

42 21 13 8 19 76
5 Bristol City

Bristol City

42 16 16 10 9 64
6 Coventry

Coventry

42 18 9 15 5 63
7 West Brom

West Brom

42 14 18 10 12 60
8 Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

42 17 9 16 10 60
9 Millwall

Millwall

42 16 12 14 0 60
10 Blackburn

Blackburn

42 16 8 18 0 56
11 Watford

Watford

42 16 8 18 -5 56
12 Swansea

Swansea

42 15 9 18 -6 54
13 Norwich

Norwich

42 13 14 15 5 53
14 Sheff Wed

Sheff Wed

42 14 11 17 -8 53
15 QPR

QPR

42 12 14 16 -6 50
16 Preston

Preston

42 10 19 13 -8 49
17 Oxford Utd

Oxford Utd

42 12 12 18 -17 48
18 Stoke

Stoke

42 11 14 17 -11 47
19 Portsmouth

Portsmouth

42 12 10 20 -16 46
20 Hull

Hull

42 11 12 19 -9 45
21 Derby

Derby

42 11 10 21 -10 43
22 Cardiff

Cardiff

42 9 15 18 -21 42
23 Luton

Luton

42 10 10 22 -26 40
24 Plymouth

Plymouth

42 9 13 20 -38 40

A quickfire FAQ on Wigan – Coventry

Wigan vs Coventry prediction

  • Where is the match being played? – DW Stadium
  • Who do the bookmakers have as favourites? – Coventry
  • What time does the match kick-off?  7 45 PM GMT
  • Who won the last H2H fixture? – Coventry secured the bragging rights in their most recent duel. The November encounter finished with a 2-0 scoreline in their favour. Goal-mouth action was reserved for the second half as the first period finished at parity. Gustavo Hamer opened the scoring in the 77th minute with Viktor Gyokeres doubling their lead in the fifth minute of added time.
  • What was Wigan's last result? – The Latics enter this match on the back of a 3-0 thumping at the hands of league leaders Burnley. Nathan Tella scored a brace for Burnley with Lyle Foster completing the job. As it stands, they have only registered one win from their last 17 competitive fixtures.
  • What was Coventry's last result? – Coventry were much more fortunate in their last league outing, earning a 1-1 draw against Hull City to continue their unbeaten streak. Oscar Estupinan gave the Tigers the lead in the 52nd minute with Matthew Godden equalizing for Coventry in the 71st minute. Coventry will look to extend their eight-match unbeaten streak against Wigan.