Wigan-Brighton Statistical Preview

Probable Lineups

Team News

Wigan

• Marc Albrighton is set to make his home debut for Wigan.
• James McClean could come back into the side along with Grant Holt.
• The lengthy injury list is not easing at the DW Stadium and Europa League football is also taking its toll.

Brighton

• Influential Liam Bridcutt could make his first start of the season for Albion replacing Rohan Ince.
• Leonardo Ulloa is still a big miss for Albion along with Kazenga Lua Lua.
• Craig Mackail-Smith is set to miss out again, but is edging closer to a return.

Match Facts

• Wigan have scored at least 3 goals in their last 3 matches against Brighton in all competitions.
• Wigan have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 matches against Brighton in all competitions.
• Wigan have won their last 3 matches against Brighton in all competitions.
• Wigan have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches in Championship.
• Wigan are undefeated in their last 7 home matches in Championship.

Prediction

• Two teams who have somewhat underachieved so far this season meet at DW Stadium on Sarturday.
• Wigan will be grateful for a rare Saturday 3pm kick off and the Latics are still unbeaten at home in the Championship this season.
• Brighton are just one point and one place behind Wigan and their impressive away form; which has seen lost just one of their last six trips; will give them confidence.

Wigan 2 - 1 Brighton