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Expected score: Wigan 2-1 Bromley
Wigan host Bromley at the Brick Community Stadium in League One on Halloween, with both sides fighting to climb away from the relegation zone. Wigan sit 24th with 7 points from 12 games, while Bromley occupy 22nd with 9 points. This is a crucial fixture for teams desperate to build momentum and distance themselves from the drop.
Team form
Wigan
Wigan are in alarming form, having failed to score in their last five League One matches. They lost 0-3 away at Leicester most recently, and have conceded 9 goals across those five games while managing only a goalless draw with Sheffield Wednesday. Their season average of 1.67 goals conceded per game underscores a fragile defence, though they managed just 36% possession and 2 shots on goal against Leicester, suggesting they struggled to impose themselves.
Bromley
Bromley have been equally unconvincing, losing 1-4 at Milton Keynes Dons last time out. However, they have shown more attacking intent than Wigan across their recent run, scoring 5 goals in their last five matches compared to Wigan's none. They did beat Huddersfield 2-1 in September and drew 2-2 with Blackpool, proving capable of finding the net. That said, they have conceded 14 goals in those five games, a defensive record that rivals Wigan's fragility.
Head-to-head
There is no head-to-head history between these sides in the available records, so this will be a fresh encounter with no prior pattern to guide either team.
Key factors
Both defences are leaking goals at an alarming rate, and both attacks have struggled for consistency. Wigan's inability to score in five straight matches is particularly concerning, yet Bromley's recent form shows they can breach defences when they get the chance. The bookmakers price both teams to score at 1.64, reflecting the defensive vulnerabilities on display. Wigan's 5-3-2 formation under Caldwell is defensive-minded, while Bromley's 4-4-2 offers more attacking width. Possession will likely favour Bromley, but Wigan's shape at home could frustrate them. The absence of any recent scoring from Wigan makes this a fascinating tactical puzzle.
Prediction
Wigan hold a slight favourite's edge at home, backed by the bookmakers at 1.8. Despite their alarming run without a goal, playing at the Brick Community Stadium provides a marginal advantage. Bromley are capable of scoring and have shown more attacking promise lately, but their defensive record is equally poor. The expected goal balance slightly favours the hosts, who should create reasonable opportunities from their defensive setup. This looks like a tight, cagey affair where one moment of quality could decide it, but Wigan's home advantage and Bromley's travel burden give the hosts a narrow edge.
Back Wigan to win. They are slight favourites in a match that looks finely balanced defensively. Both sides will fancy their chances of scoring given the frailties on show, but the hosts' home advantage and Bromley's recent heavy defeat make Wigan the marginally more likely winner. Expect a competitive, low-quality encounter where set pieces and individual errors could prove decisive.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 25 | |
| 2 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 23 | |
| 3 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 22 | |
| 4 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 22 | |
| 5 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 22 | |
| 6 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 21 | |
| 7 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 21 | |
| 8 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20 | |
| 9 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19 | |
| 10 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18 | |
| 11 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 18 | |
| 12 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 17 | |
| 13 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | |
| 14 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 15 | |
| 15 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 15 | |
| 16 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14 | |
| 17 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13 | |
| 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | |
| 19 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | |
| 20 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11 | |
| 21 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | |
| 22 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | |
| 23 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | |
| 24 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 |
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