Finished
1
-1
Wigan - Coventry
England Championship - DW Stadium
Prediction 1
Coventry to win
11/7 (2.57)
BET HERE >
Odds from
Prediction 2
BTTS - No
4/5 (1.80)
BET HERE >
Odds from
* 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.
Contents
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.
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.
Here are the key stats & form guide for Wigan vs Coventry
Head to Head
08/11/22
England Championship CHA
Coventry
Wigan
2
0
16/08/22
England Championship CHA
Coventry
Wigan
0
0
09/04/16
England League 1 League 1
Wigan
Coventry
1
0
08/08/15
England League 1 League 1
Coventry
Wigan
2
0
Last Five - Wigan
30/09/23
England League 1 League 1
Portsmouth
Wigan
0
0
D
23/09/23
England League 1 League 1
Bristol Rovers
Wigan
4
1
L
19/09/23
England EFL Trophy England
Leicester U21
Wigan
1
7
W
16/09/23
England League 1 League 1
Cambridge Utd
Wigan
1
2
W
02/09/23
England League 1 League 1
Blackpool
Wigan
2
1
L
Last Five - Coventry
30/09/23
England Championship CHA
QPR
Coventry
0
0
D
25/09/23
England Championship CHA
Huddersfield
Coventry
1
1
D
19/09/23
England Championship CHA
Cardiff
Coventry
3
2
L
15/09/23
England Championship CHA
Hull
Coventry
1
1
D
02/09/23
England Championship CHA
Watford
Coventry
3
3
D
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
Coventry
*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
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Preston | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 16 |
| 2 |  Leicester | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 15 |
| 3 |  Ipswich | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15 |
| 4 |  Norwich | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 13 |
| 5 |  Hull | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
| 6 |  Birmingham | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| 7 |  Sunderland | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 10 |
| 8 |  Blackburn | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
| 9 |  Southampton | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 10 |
| 10 |  Leeds | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 11 |  Bristol City | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| 12 |  Watford | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 13 |  West Brom | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 14 | Coventry | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 14 |  Plymouth | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 16 |  Cardiff | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| 17 |  Huddersfield | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 7 |
| 18 |  Millwall | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 7 |
| 19 |  Stoke | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -2 | 6 |
| 20 |  QPR | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -5 | 6 |
| 21 |  Rotherham | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 4 |
| 22 |  Swansea | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 2 |
| 23 |  Sheff Wed | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 1 |
| 24 |  Middlesbrough | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -9 | 1 |
A quickfire FAQ on Wigan – Coventry
- 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.
