Wigan vs Man United Predictions - United to Progress in Cagey FA Cup Clash

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 06 Jan 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 06 Jan 2024

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Wigan vs Man United tips for Monday’s FA Cup match
The Latics have lost 3 of their last 5 matches
Can United find some form in the FA Cup?

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Man United have won 4 of their last 6 matches (Getty Images)

Wigan vs Man United Preview

Wigan often see low-scoring results and try to keep things tight at home. Man United have enough class to defeat the Latics and an away win with few goals is likely.

Wigan vs Man United Preview
Head-to-Head
Wigan Form
Wigan Injuries & Team News
Man United Form
Man United Injuries & Team News

Wigan have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 4 home matches
Wigan have lost 3 of their last 5 matches
Wigan have lost their last 4 matches against Man United
Man United have won 4 of their last 6 matches (FA Cup)
Man United have seen under 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 away matches

Head-to-Head

Man United have an 18-1 advantage against Wigan in 19 meetings.

Wigan Form

Wigan are struggling in League One after one win in their last six. The Latics have also notched just three goals during this period.

Wigan were on a three-match losing streak before beating a 2-0 home win over 23rd-placed Carlisle. A 1-1 draw with Barnsley followed on New Year’s Day.

Shaun Maloney’s side played out an even match with Barnsley and had 13-12 shots. Wigan conceded just before half time and Jonny Smith netted an 87th minute leveller.

Wigan Injuries & Team News

Forward Stephen Humphrys and midfielder Scott Smith are doubtful.

Defenders Tom Pearce and Jason Kerr are out.

Man United Form

Last season’s FA Cup finalists Man United have been out of form since late November. United have sealed just two victories in their last nine in all competitions.

Erik Ten Hag’s side showed promise with a 3-2 win against Aston Villa over the festive period. This result came before a 2-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest.

United hit back at Forest after conceding in the 63rd minute. Marcus Rashford equalised with 13 minutes remaining before Ten Hag’s side conceded again late on.

Man United Injuries & Team News

Midfielder Sofyan Amrabat is on international duty.

Defenders Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire are out.

Midfielders Mason Mount and Casemiro and forward Anthony Martial are also out.

Verdict

Wigan v Man Utd

Wigan are unconvincing and the FA Cup will be a welcome distraction for patchy Man United. The Red Devils can break down a defensive Wigan side and few goals are expected.