Wigan Athletic vs Rotherham United prediction and betting tips on April 21 2025
Wigan
On April 21, the "JJB Stadium" will host the 44th round of the English League 1, where "Wigan Athletic" will face "Rotherham United". I suggest betting on goals/cards/winner for this match.
Wigan Athletic
The team made a name for itself at the start of this century. Back then, they held their place in the Premier League consistently and even managed to win the national cup in 2013 and played in the Europa League group stage. But soon after, they faced a decline and didn't even manage to stay long in the Championship, compounded by financial issues. After falling back to League 1, they managed to return to a higher level in 2022, but only briefly. Last season, they finished only twelfth in the third division.
Currently, Ryan Lowe's charges are languishing in the lower part of the table. Wins have been scarce in recent months. However, points are still "dripping" in, albeit through draws. They even managed to win against "Shrewsbury" in the last round!
Rotherham United
The club resembles their opponent. They are another team that doesn't quite fit the Championship level, although they frequently return there. Last season was typical for a "yo-yo" club. They not only returned to League 1 but also finished that campaign in last place, 24th.
Having dropped to a lower level, the team isn't impressive even there this season. They have more losses than wins, making a top-6 finish unlikely. April started with three wins, but then they lost to "Stockport". Against "Mansfield", despite leading several times, they ended up with a 3-3 draw.
Match Facts
- "Wigan Athletic" drew four of their last six matches
- On average, "Wigan" scores 0.86 goals and concedes 0.93 goals per match
- "Rotherham United" won three of their last five matches
H2H
In the last seven head-to-head meetings, "Wigan"'s wins alternated strictly with draws.
Wigan Athletic vs Rotherham United Prediction
Bookmakers, considering the home advantage, favor the hosts. However, the visitors seem livelier, albeit inconsistent - let's bet on their win with a "0" handicap (odds - 2.14).
