Preston head into this FA Cup clash in improving form after back-to-back victories, including a controlled 2-0 win over Bristol City. Given Wigan’s ups and downs in the League One, our prediction leans toward a 2-0 home win. The Lilywhites remain unbeaten at home across their last four (DDDW), conceding just 0.75 goals per home match and posting a respectable home xGA of 1.20. Even if Odeluga Offiah fails to recover, Prestonâs defensive stabilityâ25% home clean sheets and only 10% failed to score overallâpositions them well for another confident display.Wigan, meanwhile, arrive after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Cardiff but have been competitive away from home, taking 1.40 points per game on the road. Their defensive record is steady, conceding exactly 1.00 goal per away match, though their away xGA rises to 1.68, suggesting vulnerability against high-tempo sides. The Latics also struggle for attacking consistency, failing to score in 30% of their recent fixtures. There are no fresh injury worries in the visiting team.
