Ipswich Town vs Wigan Athletic
19th April 1945hrs
Football – England – EFL League One
Pick Away Win
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Odds: 9/5 odds taken 1422 GMT, Monday 18 April
Ipswich Town and Wigan Athletic lock horns in a tasty EFL League One fixture on Tuesday night. The Tractor Boys are in mid-table and will spend another year in the third tier, while the Latics are closing in on promotion to the EFL Championship. After slipping up at the weekend, can Wigan get back to winning ways in midweek? This League One fixture at Portman Road could go either way. Check out the latest odds and predictions.
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Ipswich Town Preview – Can the Tractor Boys upset the leaders?
Ipswich Town have shown a big improvement since Kieran McKenna took over in December. The Tractor Boys recently went on an incredible 11-game unbeaten run in League One, winning six and drawing five. However, Town head into this one without a win in three.
Ipswich’s slender play-off hopes are over after taking just one point from the last nine on offer. They lost 1-0 to both Cambridge United and Rotherham United and drew 1-1 at Shrewsbury Town.
McKenna suffered his first home reverse when Cambridge left Portman Road with all three points earlier in the month. Can they get back to winning ways in front of their home supporters on Tuesday? Town are the slight favourites at 8/5.
Wigan Athletic Preview – Will the Latics return to winning ways?
Wigan Athletic have been sensational in League One this term. After finishing in 20th last season, the Latics have really kicked on under Leam Richardson, putting themselves in a great position to win promotion. They are currently four points clear at the top of the table.
Overall, Wigan have picked up 26 wins from 42 games, drawing nine and losing just seven of the other 16. However, they have taken just one point from their last two. After drawing 0-0 at Burton Albion, Richardson’s side fell to a disappointing 2-1 home reverse to Cambridge last time out.
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Thankfully for Wigan, MK Dons also slipped up at the weekend, so Wigan remain four points clear of third – the Dons have also played a game more. Can Athletic get back on track with a massive three points at Portman Road?
Ipswich Town vs Wigan Athletic Betting Advice
The game between the pair at the DW Stadium earlier in the season ended in a 1-1 stalemate. Callum Lang opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, and James Norwood levelled for the Tractor Boys in the second half.
Ipswich have an excellent recent record in this fixture, winning five and drawing four of the last nine meetings. Wigan’s last victory came in March 2014.
Key Facts – Ipswich Town vs Wigan Athletic Betting Tip
- Ipswich have lost just one home league match since November
- Wigan suffered their first league defeat since February last time out
- The Tractor Boys are unbeaten in the last nine meetings (five wins, four draws)
Ipswich have a superb home record under McKenna, but this will be one of their toughest challenges yet. Wigan are closing in on the Championship, and we are backing the Latics to get back to winning ways on Tuesday. The away victory is nicely priced at 9/5.
Will Keane has helped himself to 21 League One goals this season, with just Cole Stockton and Ross Stewart netting more. You can get 13/2 for Keane to score the opening goal in this one.
The best betting odds for Ipswich Town vs Wigan Athletic
Ipswich Town to win: 8/5 at Bet365
Draw: 9/4 at Bet365
Wigan Athletic to win: 9/5 at Bet365
