Manchester United v Wigan Athletic Preview
Manchester United (6-7-0) head back to Old Trafford to host Wigan Athletic (3-5-5) on Saturday and will be looking to gain ground on the Premier League table. They can’t afford to concede another home draw.
The Red Devils will be looking for the full points in this match with 10 consecutive wins in their last 10 meetings with Wigan Athletic. The last meeting between the sides resulted in a 5-0 victory for Manchester United.
Manchester United continue their unbeaten streak in the Premiership, yet they are third in the league table. That could change this weekend as United is only three points away from Chelsea in the top spot and one point behind Arsenal. The Red Devils have three wins and two draw in the last five fixtures. The strikers are doing well with nine goals scored in the last five matches, while the defence has conceded only three during that span. But, the constant draws are hurting them.
Wigan Athletic are teetering just above the relegation zone with two wins, two losses and a draw in the last five matches. They have played poorly on the road with only one away win in the Premier League and losses in both of their last away fixtures. They have scored five goals in the last five matches, while conceding five.
Manchester United’s odds are getting shorter and the draw has better betting value. Wigan Athletic may look overpriced, but avoid the temptation because they have been playing mediocre at best and United should have no trouble putting them away on Saturday.
Manchester United v Wigan Athletic Match Odds (supplied by Coral)
Manchester United: 2/9
Draw: 5/1
Wigan Athletic: 11/1