Wigan vs Stockport County Prediction

Right then, let's have a look at this one. Wigan are having a proper rough time, aren't they? Sitting right at the bottom of the table with zero points from three games is a tough pill to swallow. They're struggling to find the net—averaging less than a goal a game—and their defense hasn't been exactly watertight either. They've managed just one win in their last ten, and it wasn't even in the league.

On the other side of the pitch, we've got Stockport County. These lads are on a proper tear. They're sitting in 5th place, and for good reason. They’re clinical in front of goal, averaging a cracking two goals per game, and they’ve been putting teams to sleep recently. Think a 5-1 demolition of Wycombe and a 3-1 win over Plymouth. They aren't just winning; they're putting on a show.

When you look at the numbers, the gap is pretty clear. Stockport’s win rate is a massive 60%, while Wigan are hovering at a lowly 20%. Stockport's away form is also something to be wary of—they’ve won two-thirds of their trips out of their home ground. They're keeping things tight at the back too, conceding only 0.33 goals per game on the road.

Wigan might try to hold firm at home, but Stockport have the momentum, the graft, and the goal-scoring threat. Wigan are looking for their first points of the season, but Stockport look like they’re ready to take them and run with 'em.

Key Points:

• Wigan are bottom of League One with 0 points from 3 matches.

• Stockport County are in 5th place with a 60% win rate.

• Stockport have scored 2.00 goals per game on average.

• Stockport’s away win rate is a strong 66.67%.

• Wigan are struggling to score, averaging only 0.90 goals per game.

The smart money is on the visitors to take all three points.