Wigan Athletic vs Millwall Prediction: Wigan will aim to secure consecutive wins

Wigan Athletic is set to host Millwall on Saturday at DW Stadium. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes? 

Wigan Athletic form

On Tuesday night, Wigan put an end to their losing streak of three games by beating Alex Neil's Stoke 1-0 with a second-half goal from Will Keane. Wigan's winless run away from home since October made the three points at bet365 Stadium an unexpected delight for Shaun Maloney's team, who are still fighting to avoid relegation from the Championship.

Despite the win, Wigan is in a precarious position at the bottom of the table and is seven points behind Queens Park Rangers in 21st place. With just three matches remaining, Wigan needs to start scoring goals at DW Stadium to secure their position in the Championship. However, Wigan has only managed to score 15 times in their 21 home matches so far.

Wigan has won their last two home games against Millwall with a scoreline of 1-0 on both occasions. However, supporters will be hoping for any victory on Saturday afternoon to keep their hopes of staying in the Championship alive.

Wigan Athletic Predicted lineup

Jones; Nyambe, Whatmough, Rekik; Darikwa, Power, Tiehi, McClean; Lang, Keane, Magennis

Millwall Form

Millwall's form has dipped in recent matches, having won just one of their last six games in the Championship. They suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat at home to Birmingham on Tuesday night, with their inability to convert chances proving costly once again.

Although Millwall piled on the pressure after Lukas Jutkiewicz gave Birmingham the lead in the first half, they failed to find the back of the net for the fifth time in six matches. The Lions are currently in fifth place in the league standings, but their poor form has put their playoff spot in danger, with only two points separating them from seventh-placed West Bromwich Albion.

Millwall's lack of attacking prowess away from home has been a problem this season, with only 19 goals scored in 21 away matches. Strikers Tom Bradshaw and Zian Flemming will be hoping to improve their team's fortunes when they travel to face Wigan on Saturday.

Millwall possible lineup

Long; McNamara, Hutchinson, Cooper, Malone; Mitchell, Styles, Burke, Flemming, Esse; Bradshaw

Wigan Athletic vs Millwall Expert Tips

In order to keep their hopes of survival alive, Wigan will aim to secure consecutive wins, although they have a tough challenge ahead against Millwall, who are currently competing for a top-six finish. The Lions will be determined to bounce back after a lacklustre performance against Birmingham, and with Wigan pushing for a win, it may provide extra attacking opportunities for players such as Bradshaw to capitalize on. Expect more than 2.5 goals in the game.