Wigan Athletic
- Wigan Athletic are unbeaten in their last five matches, winning three and drawing two, after thumping Rotherham United 3-0 at home, before a 0-0 tie away to Port Vale, and Gary Caldwell’s side should add another victory to their tally on Saturday against a struggling AFC Wimbledon.
- Caldwell took over the Latics in February 2026 and has instilled a new identity on the club, re-organising his defence and improving the overall structure of his team.
- Wigan now play with a back three and wing-backs, making them very dangerous on the transition and when they can push forward with their quick runners in behind, overwhelming the opposition midfield.
AFC Wimbledon
- AFC Wimbledon, on the other hand, have been in an absolutely torrid run of form, losing all five of their games during that period, whilst also failing to find a win or even a tie.
- Johnnie Jackson has had to deploy a pragmatic and defensively disciplined approach at the club, with Wimbledon usually setting up with a compact 3-5-2 or 5-3-2, with a solid structure and an ability to be strong in the air from set pieces, as well as a handful of direct, quick players who can hit the net.
Key Players
- Joe Taylor is the spearhead for Caldwell’s team, scoring 15 goals in 38 League One 2025-2026 appearances this season, whilst Callum Wright has made a marked improvement recently, scoring two in Wigan’s last five.
- Marcus Browne leads the line for Wimbledon, scoring 12 goals in 35 League One 2025-2026 games, and has been their main source of goals over recent months.
Betting Insights
- Wigan’s home form has been impressive recently, with two wins and a draw from their last three games at the DW Stadium, whilst Wimbledon have suffered two defeats from their last two on the road.
- Wigan Athletic sit 13th in League One 2025-2026 with 56 points from 44 games, whilst AFC Wimbledon are 20th with 50 points from the same number of matches.
Prediction
The Latics have conceded just 16 goals in 22 home matches this season, so the correct score prediction for Saturday’s game will be for a 2-0 Wigan victory .
