- Wigan Athletic are second from bottom in the Championship table.
- Sheffield United is second after collecting 41 points from 22 games.
- The Blades have won five of their last six league games.
Wigan Athletic and Sheffield United square off in an EFL Championship game at the DW Stadium this Monday. Kolo Toure will be desperate for all three points in his first home game in charge of the Latics.
United are the favorites in this one, though, and the in-form Sheffield side will be a tough nut to crack for the hosts.
We always have the best Premier League odds, and the best Premier League picks on our website, but check out this preview for the top Championship odds and predictions.
Wigan Athletic vs. Sheffield United Odds
According to the latest soccer betting odds, Sheffield United head to the DW Stadium as the favorite to claim all three points. Right now, the away victory is priced at just -110.
Wigan has found life back in the Championship tough going so far, but Athletic will be hoping to kick on under new manager Toure.
The away win here is available at +300, while the draw is priced at +250. Our Wigan vs Sheffield United prediction is below.
Wigan Athletic vs Sheffield United Information
- Competition: EFL Championship
- Location of the Game: DW Stadium
- Time: Monday, 19 Dec 2022, 3:00 PM EDT
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic is back in the Championship after winning a promotion from EFL League One last term.
Leam Richardson did a fine job at the DW Stadium, but he was recently sacked after a bad run of results just weeks after signing a new contract.
Can Toure’s Latics Cause an Upset?
Former Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool defender Kolo Toure is the new man at the helm at the DW Stadium. Toure’s main aim this season will be to keep the Latics in England’s second tier.
Toure’s reign at Wigan got off to a decent start last week. Athletic returned to action after the 2022 FIFA World Cup break with a tough trip to Millwall. However, they battled hard to leave The Den with a point.
Will Keane opened the scoring for Wigan, but the Lions equalized shortly after.
Wigan has now taken four points from their last two matches. Before the break, they picked up a vital 2-1 home win over fellow strugglers Blackpool. Can Athletic extend their unbeaten run to three games?
Toure will be eyeing up a positive result from this home fixture. Keep reading this preview for the latest soccer betting odds and our Wigan vs Sheffield United prediction.
Wigan Athletic Projected Lineup
- Jamie Jones
- Tendayi Darikwa
- Jack Whatmough
- Curtis Tilt
- Joe Bennett
- Max Power
- Graeme Shinnie
- Callum Lang
- Will Keane
- James McClean
- Nathan Broadhead
Wigan Athletic Injuries
- Tom Pearce
- Ryan Nyambe
Sheffield United
Sheffield United is aiming for promotion to the Premier League this season. Paul Heckingbottom did a superb job to get the Blades to the playoffs after taking over halfway through the last campaign, but United missed out in the semi-finals.
Are the Blades Looking for Another Three Points?
After the playoff heartache, Sheffield United will be desperate for a top-two finish, which would secure automatic promotion to the top tier.
They sit second right now after 12 wins, five draws, and five defeats. Victory here will put them just three points behind leaders Burnley.
Sheffield United is a team in red-hot form at present. The Sheffield outfit has won five of their last six Championship games, including an impressive 5-2 home success over Burnley in November.
Since a shock 1-0 home reverse to Rotherham United, Heckingbottom’s boys have secured back-to-back 1-0 wins over strugglers Cardiff City and Huddersfield Town. They would no doubt take another narrow victory here.
Sheffield United’s away form has been good of late, as they have won six of their last eight on the road. They have secured three successive away victories, seeing off West Bromwich Albion, Bristol City, and Cardiff without conceding a single goal.
The visitors will want another three points on the road. Our Wigan vs Sheffield United prediction and picks are below.
Sheffield United Projected Lineup
- Wes Foderingham
- Ciaran Clark
- John Egan
- Anel Ahmedhodzic
- Enda Stevens
- Ben Osborn
- Oliver Norwood
- George Baldock
- Sander Berge
- Iliman Ndiaye
- Oliver McBurnie
Sheffield United Injuries
- Rhian Brewster
- Rhys Norrington-Davies
- Daniel Jebbison
- Jack O’Connell
Wigan Athletic vs. Sheffield United Pick and Prediction
Championship life has been tough going for Wigan since they returned. They have managed to claim just six wins from their opening 22 games. They languish in 23rd position with a mere 24 points to their name.
In contrast, Sheffield United is flying under Heckingbottom. They have sealed 12 wins and have only been beaten five times.
Who to Bet On?
No matter what happens on Monday, the Blades will be in the top two of the Championship table at Christmas.
The Wigan players will be trying to impress new boss Toure, but Sheffield United’s superiority should give the away team the edge at the DW. We like the look of the United win and both teams to score at +333.
Sheffield United has won without conceding on ten occasions this term. Another Wigan vs Sheffield United prediction is the away team to win to nil on Monday at +225.
Soccer Pick: Sheffield United (+225)
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