Stoke City vs Wigan Athletic Prediction: Wigan has had a disappointing season

Stoke City is set to host Wigan Athletic on Tuesday at bet365 Stadium. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes? 

Stoke City form

Stoke City have consistently finished in the middle of the Championship table since their relegation from the Premier League in 2018, and this season looks to be no different, with the team currently in 16th place. They have accumulated 52 points from 42 matches, putting them just one point behind Bristol City in 14th and 10 points clear of Reading, who are in the relegation zone.

Despite the likelihood of another season in the second tier, Stoke will want to end the season on a high note. However, their recent form has been less than impressive, with just one win in their last six league matches and only one point gained from their last three games, including a 2-1 loss to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, in which Jayson Molumby scored twice for the visitors.

Stoke City Predicted lineup

Bonham; Hoever, Jagielka, Fox, Sterling; Thompson, Laurent; Brown, Smallbone, Powell; Gayle

Wigan Athletic Form

On Saturday, Wigan suffered a 1-0 defeat against Blackpool, with Jerry Yates scoring the only goal of the game. At the moment, Shaun Maloney's side is not yet relegated from the Championship, but this could change if they lose against Stoke and other results go against them. Wigan won League One last season to secure a return to the second tier, but they have struggled to compete at this level, collecting only 34 points from 42 matches, placing them at the bottom of the table. With eight points behind 21st-placed Cardiff, who has a game in hand, Wigan's chances of avoiding relegation are slim. The Latics have been better playing away from home, picking up 19 points on their travels, but they have only won one of their last five matches against Stoke, losing the other four.

Wigan Athletic possible lineup

Amos; Nyambe, Hughes, Rekik, McClean; Power, Naylor, Aasgaard; Keane, Lang, Fletcher

Stoke City vs Wigan Athletic Expert Tips

Wigan has had a disappointing season with only 34 points from 42 matches and is on the verge of relegation to League One. Their away form has been average, having won only 19 points. Stoke has won four of their last five matches against Wigan, making them the favourites to win this game and add to Wigan's misery. Expect less than 2.5 goals in the game.