Wigan Athletic vs Wrexham Best odds and tips

Wigan Athletic’s season has been one of disappointment and they currently sit 18th in League One 2024/2025 with 46 points from 40 games. Ryan Lowe took over as manager in March 2025 and has attempted to instil a more organised and defensive approach to the team, with the Latics’ pragmatism often leading to ground-out results. Dale Taylor has been a bright spot in Wigan’s season, with his nine goals in League One 2024/2025 providing a focal point to their attacking play. However, Wigan have been poor in recent weeks, going winless in their last five games, and have been particularly bad at home this season, with six wins, five draws and nine defeats from 20 matches.

Wrexham have been one of the most impressive teams in League One this season and have enjoyed a resurgence under Phil Parkinson, who has overseen the club since July 2021. Parkinson has instilled a direct and pragmatic style of play, with the Welsh side playing with intensity and efficiency. Sam Smith has been Wrexham’s main man this season, with 16 goals in 38 games, including three in his last five appearances. Wrexham’s 3-0 home win over Burton Albion last time out showed the attacking quality the Welsh side possess, but they have also been solid defensively, conceding just 0.90 goals per game on the road, averaging 1.10 goals per game in the process.

Wrexham have won nine, drawn five and lost six of their 20 away games in League One 2024/2025, sitting 2nd in the table with 81 points from 41 games. Wigan’s home form has been poor, and the contrast between the two sides’ approaches could be key on Saturday, with Wigan’s defensive pragmatism likely to be tested by Wrexham’s attacking intensity. Wrexham are 2.26 favourites for this game and I think that is a fair price, given their current form and the fact that they are 16 places above Wigan in the table. Backing Wrexham to come away with the win is the main selection, while I will take a chance on Sam Smith to add to his tally in the goalscorer market for the Welsh side.