Barnsley vs Wigan Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Aug 2026
Barnsley vs Wigan Predictions
Wigan +0.25 at -154 on the Asian Handicap could be the bet to have. We’re expecting them to avoid defeat against Barnsley, with our stake divided equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope the away team can land a win.
Take a closer look at our complete Barnsley vs Wigan betting analysis, which presents a full breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.
Barnsley vs Wigan Preview
League One clubs Barnsley and Wigan clash in the first round of the EFL Cup at Oakwell Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 8 August.
Barnsley lost their last game, suffering a 3-1 League One home defeat to Stockport County at Oakwell Stadium.
Wigan Athletic lost on their travels in their previous game. Stevenage won 1-0 at Lamex Stadium in League One.
H2H: 1-1 Draw in Last H2H Battle
It’s been successive draws in the past three meetings between Barnsley and Wigan, with the last clash finishing with a 1-1 League One scoreline at Oakwell Stadium. The previous 7 H2H games have ended in five draws along with a victory for Barnsley and Wigan.
| League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 |  Barnsley |
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 7:12 | 8 |
| 24 |  Wigan |
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 5:12 | 4 |
Confirmed Lineups
Barnsley confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rogan Ravenhill (GK), Arley Kay, Sam Gale, Josh Earl, Luke Alker, Cameron McGeehan, Luca Connell, Amani Richards, Patrick Kelly, Reyes Cleary, Makenzie Kirk.
Wigan confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Joe Walsh (GK), James Carragher, Morgan Fox, Jon Mellish, Connor Barrett, Max Power, Jensen Weir, Fraser Murray, Chris Sze, Dara Costelloe, Sonny Perkins.
Main Match Prediction
Wigan have a good chance of winning this EFL Cup clash and we’ll wager them on the Asian Handicap. Take the visitors at -154 with a +0.25 goal start in then expectation that they can perform well.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league and EFL Cup matches):
We use the latest EFL Cup injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we sometimes take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.
The best betting sites make it a 60.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
Those searching for a different wager to betting Wigan on the Asian Handicap should consider a Winning Margin bet. Select the right option for you.
Fuel your next bet with the hottest betting offers, welcome promos, and free bets featured in our straightforward bonus guide.
Correct Score Prediction
0
-
1
Wigan
There are odds of +650 available that Wigan land a 1-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.
Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder selections include Wigan with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, No on the Both Teams to Score market as well as two or less goals in total.
A football bet builder is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can forecast specific things to happen and enjoy larger odds compared to betting a single. The odds multiply for each leg.
Barnsley vs Wigan Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookies have betting odds of +133 for Barnsley to win this EFL Cup clash, while you could instead opt for Wigan Athletic at +175, with the draw being the third Full-Time Result option at +245.
It sometimes pays to take the Draw No Bet option meaning there’s a safety net if the game ends all square. Barnsley can be backed at -143 or alternatively Wigan are on offer at -102.
For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -156.
Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to EFL Cup games, with the best football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.
Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Barnsley Stats
Wigan Stats
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
Barnsley vs Wigan Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on Barnsley vs Wigan, check the team news first. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the EFL Cup as well as the latest injury reports.
Barnsley Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Wigan Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Barnsley Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Wigan Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Barnsley Substitutes
- 5Jack Shepherd
- 7Corey O'Keeffe
- 28Jake Andrassy
- 30Jonathan Bland
- 34Noah Town
- 37Calum Hudson
- 38Noah Saunders
Wigan Substitutes
- 4J. Chilokoa-Mullen
- 12Tom Watson
- 16Archie Harris
- 17Akeel Higgins
- 21K'Marni Miller
- 27Tobias Brenan
- 45Llyton Chapman
- 51Harry Rimmer
- 53Sam Bolland
Previous Barnsley Lineups
Previous Wigan Lineups
Barnsley Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Daniel Stendel
Wigan Player Stats & Squad
League One Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7:4 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wed | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 14 |
| 3 | Plymouth | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14:10 | 13 |
| 4 | Huddersfield | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 5 | Cambridge | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12:10 | 12 |
| 6 | Oxford | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 11 |
| 7 | Wimbledon | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5:7 | 11 |
| 8 | Reading | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:7 | 10 |
| 9 | Stockport | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 16:10 | 10 |
| 10 | Leyton Orient | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13:9 | 10 |
| 11 | Stevenage | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:8 | 9 |
| 12 | Burton | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 13 | Leicester | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 14 | Wycombe | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:14 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:13 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:14 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:13 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:12 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:18 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7:9 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 22 | MK Dons | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8:10 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4:12 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5:12 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13:5 | 9 |
| 2 | Wimbledon | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:0 | 8 |
| 3 | Huddersfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Mansfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 5 | Burton | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9:6 | 6 |
| 6 | Plymouth | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 7 | Bradford | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 8 | Cambridge | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wed | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 5 |
| 10 | Oxford | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 11 | Blackpool | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9:7 | 5 |
| 12 | Luton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 13 | Stevenage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 4 |
| 14 | Notts County | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 15 | Peterborough | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 16 | Barnsley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:8 | 4 |
| 17 | Bromley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 4 |
| 18 | Stockport | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9:7 | 3 |
| 19 | MK Dons | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 21 | Leicester | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Wigan | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 3 |
| 23 | Wycombe | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 2 |
| 24 | Doncaster | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
Tasmania JackJumpers
SEM Phoenix
Predictions
11:00 - Mon 21 Sep
SuperLiga
Otelul Galati
Corvinul Hunedoara
Predictions
13:30 - Mon 21 Sep
Argentine Primera División
Aldosivi
Atlético Tucumán
Predictions
14:00 - Mon 21 Sep
SuperLiga
Petrolul Ploiesti
Csikszereda
Predictions
18:00 - Mon 21 Sep
Argentine Primera División
Barracas Central
Ind. Rivadavia
Predictions
18:30 - Mon 21 Sep
Brazil Série B
Criciúma
Operário
Predictions
Where to Bet on Football Games
Where to Trade Football Games
Availability varies by jurisdiction. Some platforms featured may not be accessible in your location. Please check the relevant review page for details.
Top Football Pages
- Football Predictions
- Football Lineups
- Football Injuries
- Football Fixtures
- Football Standings
- Football Transfer News
- Football Live Streaming
- Football Betting Sites
- Football Betting Explained
- FIFA World Cup Predictions
- UEFA Champions League Predictions
- Premier League Predictions
- La Liga Predictions
- Serie A Predictions
- Bundesliga Predictions