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Huddersfield vs Wigan Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 24-10-2026
Oct 2411:30
Match Prediction
Expected score: Huddersfield 2-0 Wigan
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Huddersfield host Wigan at the Accu Stadium in League One's 13th round, and the hosts are heavy favourites to take all three points. The gap between these two sides is stark: Huddersfield sit second in the table with 22 points from 11 games, while Wigan languish in 24th with just 7 points from 10. This is a match between genuine promotion contenders and a side fighting to stay competitive.
Team form
Huddersfield
Huddersfield have been solid this season, averaging 2.00 goals scored and 0.91 conceded per game. Their recent form shows three wins and two draws across their last five matches, though they drew 0-0 away at Mansfield Town most recently. They scored 7 goals and conceded only 4 over that five-game stretch, demonstrating both attacking threat and defensive discipline. Manager Liam Manning's 3-4-2-1 setup has been effective, with the midfield providing good control and width.
Wigan
Wigan's season has been a struggle. They average just 0.70 goals scored but 1.50 conceded per game, a concerning defensive record. Over their last five matches they managed only 1 goal while shipping 6, including heavy defeats to Wycombe and Stockport County. Their sole recent win came 1-0 at home against Reading, but that remains an isolated bright spot in an otherwise bleak run. G. Caldwell's side will need to be extremely compact and organised to limit the damage here.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record between these clubs favours Wigan slightly in recent meetings, though the sample is small and spread across a decade. Wigan won 2-0 away in 2020 and have won two of the last five encounters overall. However, that historical edge carries little weight given the vast gulf in current form and league position.
Key factors
Huddersfield's attacking potency will be the decisive factor. They create chances consistently and convert them at a reasonable rate, while Wigan's defence has been porous all season. The hosts' midfield, particularly Cameron Humphreys who rated 7.9 in his last outing, should dominate possession and tempo. Wigan will likely sit deep and hope for a counter-attacking opportunity, but their lack of firepower—averaging 0.70 goals per game—makes it hard to see them troubling Huddersfield's goalkeeper Matthew Young. The visitors' goalkeeper J. Whitworth (rated 8.67) may be called upon frequently, but even a strong individual performance cannot mask systemic issues.
Prediction
The model favours a Huddersfield win strongly. The hosts are second-placed for good reason: they score regularly, defend well, and have momentum. Wigan are in freefall and have conceded 1.50 per game on average. Huddersfield should control this match from start to finish. The expected goal balance heavily favours the home side, and their superior quality across the pitch makes a comfortable victory the most likely outcome.
Back Huddersfield to win. They are clear favourites and should have too much quality for a Wigan side desperately short of confidence and goals. Expect the hosts to dominate possession, create multiple chances, and convert at least a couple. This is a mismatch on paper and should play out that way on the pitch.
Match info
Tournaments:
League One(Regular Season - 13)
Referee:
No information
Stadium
John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Stockport County | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 22 |
| 2 |  Huddersfield | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 22 |
| 3 |  Bradford | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 21 |
| 4 |  Cambridge United | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 20 |
| 5 |  Plymouth | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 19 |
| 6 |  Reading | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18 |
| 7 |  Sheffield Wednesday | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 18 |
| 8 |  Oxford United | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 18 |
| 9 |  Stevenage | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
| 10 |  Leicester | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
| 11 |  Mansfield Town | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
| 12 |  Leyton Orient | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 14 |
| 13 |  Luton | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 |
| 14 |  Burton Albion | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 15 |  Wycombe | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 14 |
| 16 |  AFC Wimbledon | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
| 17 |  Blackpool | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 |
| 18 |  Notts County | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 19 |  Doncaster | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| 20 |  Milton Keynes Dons | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 21 |  Peterborough | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 22 |  Barnsley | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 23 |  Bromley | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 24 |  Wigan | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
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