Match preview: Weston Homes Stadium set for an important tussle
Peterborough United welcome Wigan Athletic to the Weston Homes Stadium on 07/02/2026 in a clash that carries more than just three points. With Stephen Parkinson in the middle and a crowd capacity of 15,142 to lend atmosphere, this Round 31 League One meeting pits a mid-table Peterborough side keen to consolidate (12th, 38 points) against a Wigan team scrapping for breathing space near the drop (20th, 31 points). Recent results have been mixed for both: Peterborough arrive off a narrow 2-3 reverse to Huddersfield where J. Dornelly was the top performer, while Wigan were held by Lincoln in a 0-1 defeat with James Carragher the standout.
Form lines and what the numbers say
Form and underlying numbers slightly favor the hosts. Peterborough have been more productive in attack overall this season (37 goals) and their home scoring (21 goals) gives them an edge. Wigan’s away defensive record is a concern: 24 goals conceded on the road suggests vulnerability that Peterborough can exploit. Across recent fixtures Peterborough’s form string reads with more positive results than Wigan’s; the home side has five wins in their last ten outings compared to Wigan’s two. The shots data underpins the narrative — Peterborough average more total attempts per match and marginally fewer defensive lapses at home than Wigan do away.
Head-to-head memory is split this season with Wigan taking an earlier meeting 2-0 on 16 August, but a single h2h result won’t dictate this one. Statistically the games at Peterborough have leaned toward goals landing in both nets more often for the hosts; Peterborough’s BTTS rates and clean sheet figures suggest they can both score and be breached, making the encounter far from a one-sided affair on paper.
Prediction and betting tips
Expect a competitive 90 minutes where Peterborough use the familiarity of London Road to press Wigan’s weakened away set-up. Given the odds and form—home priced at 2.25 with a 44% implied probability versus Wigan at 3.15—the sensible headline call is to back a Peterborough victory. The home side’s superior recent goal output at Weston Homes and Wigan’s fragile away defence make the 1X2 market the clearest value play here.
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Betting suggestion: Back Peterborough United to win (1) in the 1X2 market. Stakes should be measured — treat this as a confident but moderate play given Wigan’s potential to frustrate.
