Barnsley vs Wigan Prediction

League One · Tue 17 Mar 2026
England flag England : League One
BarnsleyLLLDW
1 - 1
Full time · HT 0 - 1
WiganLLWDW
Kick-offTue 17 Mar, 21:00
Our tip1 @ 2.24 ✗
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence55%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✗
Double chance12 ✗
BTTSYes ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✗

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
BarnsleyLLLDW
07 Nov 26HAldershot Town7 - 2FA Cup
31 Oct 26HOxford United1 - 1League One
24 Oct 26AReading1 - 2League One
20 Oct 26ALuton1 - 2League One
17 Oct 26HCambridge United1 - 2League One
WiganLLWDW
07 Nov 26ABoreham Wood3 - 0FA Cup
03 Nov 26HMansfield Town0 - 0League One
31 Oct 26HBromley3 - 2League One
27 Oct 26ALeicester0 - 3League One
24 Oct 26AHuddersfield1 - 2League One

Head to head

Full head to head: Barnsley vs Wigan →

Our prediction

Barnsley to win

@ 2.24
Double chance
12  •  Barnsley or Wigan
@ 1.25
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.62
Confidence
55%

Our record

Our tips on Barnsleylast 20 tipped matches
8/2040%
Our tips on Wiganlast 20 tipped matches
12/2060%
Our tips in League Onelast 30 days
26/5646%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
80%
Over 2.5: 55%Under 2.5: 45%
Expected goals
1.64Barnsley
2.87Total
1.23Wigan

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 11% @ 5.75 ✓ Final score
1 – 0 Barnsley win 8% @ 7.50
2 – 1 Barnsley win 8% @ 7.50 Our pick
1 – 2 Wigan win 7% @ 8.50
0 – 1 Wigan win 7% @ 9.00

Final score: 1 – 1 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Barnsley44%
Draw17%
Wigan39%

Odds (1X2)

12.24
X3.40
23.05

Barnsley vs Wigan preview and result

Barnsley and Wigan met in the League One on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 21:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 1, 0 - 1 at half time.

Our model gives Barnsley a 44% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Wigan 39%. Our pick was Barnsley to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.24. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Barnsley or Wigan) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.25.

Goals: we expect about 2.9 goals (1.6 for Barnsley, 1.2 for Wigan). The chance of three or more goals is 55%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (80% confidence). 2 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Barnsley have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-L-L-D-W), scoring 11 and conceding 9. Wigan have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-L-W-D-W), scoring 7 and conceding 7. In the table, Barnsley are 23rd with 9 points and Wigan are 21st with 11 points.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Barnsley vs Wigan?

Our pre-match prediction is Barnsley to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.24. Win chances: Barnsley 44%, draw 17%, Wigan 39%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Barnsley vs Wigan?

We expect about 2.9 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 55%).

What time is Barnsley vs Wigan?

Barnsley vs Wigan (League One) was played on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 21:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Barnsley vs Wigan?

The double chance 12 (Barnsley or Wigan) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.25. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.

League One table

Barnsley23rd9 pts
Wigan21st11 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Huddersfield 14851 1629
2 Stockport County 14824 1226
3 Oxford United 13751 1126
4 Luton 14734 624
5 Plymouth 14725 223
6 Reading 14644 1022
7 Bradford 13643 222
8 Cambridge United 14563 021
9 Sheffield Wednesday 13553 820
10 Leicester 13544 319
11 Mansfield Town 13544 219
12 Milton Keynes Dons 13463 218
13 Wycombe 13463 -218
14 Leyton Orient 13526 517
15 Burton Albion 14455 -317
16 Stevenage 12444 416
17 Notts County 12354 -114
18 AFC Wimbledon 13346 -1213
19 Blackpool 12336 -412
20 Doncaster 13337 -812
21 Wigan 14329 -1111
22 Peterborough 13247 -1210
23 Barnsley 12237 -109
24 Bromley 13238 -209