Barnsley vs Wigan Prediction, August 8, 2026

PeakyBet tip: Wigan or draw (X2). Barnsley are favourites at 38%.

League Cup

England

Aug 8th, 2026

2:00 PM

Oakwell

Barnsley

D D W W L

1 : 1

After Pen

Wigan

D L D W L

Why This Tip

38%

27%

35%

Barnsley win Draw Wigan win

PeakyBet's model narrowly favours Barnsley (38% probability — Barnsley 38% / draw 27% / Wigan 35%). Wigan look stronger on head-to-head. PeakyBet tip: Wigan or draw (X2).

0% Form 0%

0% Attack 0%

0% Defence 0%

36% Head-to-head 64%

0% Goal model 0%

Tips: x no X2 HWEH

Model-based analysis from form, attack/defence strength and head-to-head. 18+ · bet responsibly.

Recent form

Barnsley – last 5

DWWLL

D at Guiseley AFC 1-1 2 Aug 2026
W vs Lincoln 3-0 1 Aug 2026
W at Scarborough Athletic 0-2 25 Jul 2026
L at York 2-1 11 Jul 2026
L vs Stockport County 1-3 2 May 2026

Wigan – last 5

LDWLL

L at Grimsby 2-0 1 Aug 2026
D at Southport 0-0 31 Jul 2026
W at AFC Fylde 0-3 25 Jul 2026
L vs Port Vale 1-3 18 Jul 2026
L at Stevenage 1-0 2 May 2026

Last meetings

Barnsley 1-1 Wigan 17 Mar 2026

Match Odds

Home

2.44

Draw

3.45

Away

2.70

Predictions

Draw

BTTS No

Away Win or Draw

Home Wins Either Half

Match Info

Status Match Finished (Pen)

Date Aug 8, 2026

Kick Off 2:00 PM

Venue Oakwell

Head-to-Head & Recent Form

Mar 17, 2026

Barnsley

1-1

Wigan

Jan 01, 2026

Wigan

1-1

Barnsley

Mar 29, 2025

Wigan

1-1

Barnsley

Nov 23, 2024

Barnsley

0-1

Wigan

Aug 13, 2024

Wigan

1-1

Barnsley

Jan 01, 2024

Barnsley

1-1

Wigan

Aug 26, 2023

Wigan

0-2

Barnsley

Jul 11, 2020

Barnsley

0-0

Wigan

Aug 31, 2019

Wigan

0-0

Barnsley

Barnsley - Recent Form

L Oct 17, 2026

Barnsley

1-2

Cambridge United

L Oct 10, 2026

Stockport County

3-1

Barnsley

L Oct 06, 2026

Fleetwood Town

4-1

Barnsley

D Sep 19, 2026

Barnsley

1-1

Leicester

L Sep 12, 2026

Plymouth

3-0

Barnsley

W Sep 08, 2026

Peterborough

2-3

Barnsley

L Sep 05, 2026

Barnsley

1-5

Stevenage

W Sep 02, 2026

Barnsley

2-1

Blackpool

L Sep 02, 2026

Barnsley

3-4

Leeds United U21

W Aug 29, 2026

Leyton Orient

1-3

Barnsley

Wigan - Recent Form

W Oct 17, 2026

Wigan

1-0

Reading

L Oct 10, 2026

Stevenage

1-0

Wigan

L Sep 19, 2026

Wigan

0-1

Wycombe

D Sep 12, 2026

Sheffield Wednesday

0-0

Wigan

L Sep 05, 2026

Wigan

0-4

Stockport County

L Sep 02, 2026

Blackpool

3-2

Wigan

W Sep 01, 2026

Wigan

3-1

Milton Keynes Dons

L Aug 29, 2026

AFC Wimbledon

1-0

Wigan

L Aug 22, 2026

Wigan

0-2

Leyton Orient

W Aug 18, 2026

Wigan

3-2

Aston Villa U21

Barnsley

Form

D D W W L

Wigan

Form

D L D W L

League Table

About Barnsley vs Wigan

Barnsley face Wigan in League Cup (England) on Saturday, August 8, 2026 (kick-off 14:00) at Oakwell. On this page you will find PeakyBet's free prediction, betting tips, head-to-head record, recent form and key match facts for Barnsley vs Wigan.

Recent form: Barnsley have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last 5 matches, while Wigan have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last 5 matches.

Based on PeakyBet's statistical model, the leading betting angle for Barnsley vs Wigan points towards: x, no, X2. Always compare with the latest odds and team news before placing a bet.

The PeakyBet model gives Barnsley a 38% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Wigan 35%. Over 2.5 goals is rated at 50% and both teams to score at 50%.

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