BETTING GUIDE: Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction
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Arsenal arrive in strong form despite a minor stumble in midweek
A classic cup mismatch awaits on Sunday as Arsenal host Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium in the FA Cup fourth round.
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Kick-off in North London is set for 16:30 (EAT), with the Premier League leaders welcoming League One strugglers in what promises to be a David vs Goliath encounter.
Arsenal are chasing a record-extending 15th FA Cup crown, while Wigan dream of another giant-killing act.
The Gunners arrive in strong form despite a minor stumble in midweek. A 1-1 Premier League draw away to Brentford trimmed their cushion at the top to four points, but Mikel Arteta’s men remain unbeaten in five matches across all competitions.
Over their last six outings, the Gunners have recorded four wins, one draw and one defeat, scoring an impressive 2.33 goals per game while conceding just once on average.
Notably, 67% of those fixtures produced over 2.5 goals, underlining their attacking consistency.
At the Emirates, Arsenal have been particularly potent, averaging 2.4 goals per home match.
Their FA Cup campaign began emphatically with a 4-1 victory over Portsmouth, highlighted by Gabriel Martinelli’s hat-trick.
Arsenal are averaging five total goals per FA Cup match so far, scoring four per game and seeing 100% of their ties go over 2.5 goals. Squad rotation is expected, but quality remains abundant.
Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Eberechi Eze offer firepower, while Declan Rice anchors midfield.
However, injuries to Kai Havertz, Mikel Merino and Max Dowman, along with doubts over William Saliba and Martin Odegaard, could influence selection.
Wigan Athletic, by contrast, are enduring a torrid run in League One.
The Latics are winless in six matches, losing five of those, and most recently fell 2-1 at home to Reading.
Across their last six games, Wigan have conceded 15 goals - an alarming average of 2.5 per match - while scoring just 0.83 per game.
Their fixtures have averaged 3.33 total goals, reflecting defensive frailties.
Despite domestic struggles, Wigan’s FA Cup journey has been spirited. They progressed via penalties against Hemel Hempstead and Barrow before earning a commendable 1-0 win away at Preston North End.
Still, their underlying numbers show vulnerability: only 33% win rate in the competition this season and 67% of matches featuring both teams scoring.
Interim managers Glenn Whelan and Graham Barrow are likely to rely on Joe Taylor up front, while Sam Tickle guards the goal behind a defence that has struggled for cohesion.
Historically, Arsenal hold the upper hand in this fixture. The Gunners have avoided defeat in their last three meetings with Wigan, winning twice, and famously triumphed on penalties in their 2013-14 FA Cup semi-final clash.
Given the gulf in class and current momentum, the hosts are clear favourites.
Key Betting Pointers:
- Arsenal have seen four of their last seven matches produce over 3.5 goals
- Wigan have conceded 15 goals in their last six games
- Arsenal averages 2.4 goals per home match
-Two of Wigan’s last three away games featured over 3.5 goals
With Arsenal’s attacking depth and Wigan’s defensive struggles, this contest points toward a high-scoring outcome.
While the home win market offers little value due to short odds, goal markets provide a stronger appeal.
Prediction: Over 3.5 Goals
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