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All eyes on Barnsley as Wigan travel to face Barnsley.
A EFL Cup fixture between Barnsley and Wigan. Here's what the numbers and form tell us ahead of kick-off.
The lead strikers on both sides carry the narrative here. Barnsley will lean on whoever's hot in front of goal, while Wigan travel with the same brief: find a way past a back four that's been organised more often than not this season.
This doesn't look like a high-scoring one. Barnsley average 1.1 goals per game and Wigan manage 1.0. Combined that's just 2.1. We make it only 54% for three or more, so the lean is towards a lower-scoring game. Whether both teams score is a genuine coin-flip, and we make it 53%.
Wigan prefer to keep things tight (0.6 conceded per game) and nick a goal on the break. Patience will be key for Barnsley against this setup.
The complete price grid across all bookmakers.
| Market | Selection | Odds | Probability | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result | Barnsley Win | @2.38 | 32.2% | William Hill |
| Match Result | Draw | @3.30 | 28.2% | William Hill |
| Match Result | Wigan Win | @2.80 | 39.6% | William Hill |
| BTTS | Yes | @1.62 | 53.1% | William Hill |
| BTTS | No | @2.15 | 46.9% | William Hill |
| Goals | Over 2.5 | @1.75 | 54.2% | Bet365 |
| Goals | Under 2.5 | @2.05 | 45.8% | Bet365 |
| Goals | Over 1.5 | @1.22 | - | Bet365 |
| Goals | Under 1.5 | @4.00 | - | Bet365 |
| Goals | Over 3.5 | @2.75 | - | Bet365 |
| Goals | Under 3.5 | @1.40 | - | Bet365 |
Our model makes Wigan the favourite with a 39.6% win probability, priced off the bookmakers and our model. Our verified record so far is on our core leagues.
Best available odds: Barnsley @ 2.38, Draw @ 3.30, Wigan @ 2.80. We compare multiple bookmakers to find the best value.
Barnsley vs Wigan kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 15:00 in the EFL Cup.