- Full Time
- P. Bauer on for Z. Bradshaw90 + 6'
- Z. Bradshaw90 + 5'
- 87'C. McManaman on for D. Costelloe
- S. Lavery on for L. Appéré80'
- S. Kaikai on for B. Knight74'
- P. Mpanzu on for I. Heath74'
- 73'A. Higgins
- 69'S. Perkins
- 60'A. Higgins on for C. Sze
- 60'K. Miller on for C. Barrett
- I. Heath52'
- 46'A. Harris on for L. Chapman
- Half Time
- L. Appéré34'
- K. Watts3'
- Kick Off
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Louis Appéré1 - 2
Akeel Higgins1 - 3Isaac Heath1
- 1Sonny Perkins5
- 2Max Power3
- 3Mamadou Jobe3
- 1Mamadou Jobe2
- 2Jon Mellish1
- 3Louis Appéré1
- 1Dara Costelloe1
- 2Mamadou Jobe1
- 1Jon Mellish3
- 2Max Power3
- 3Dara Costelloe3
- 1Jon Mellish71
- 2Jensen Weir71
- 3Morgan Fox71
- 1Louis Appéré1
- 2Connor Barrett1
- 3Mamadou Jobe1
- 1Liam Bennett3
- 2Fraser Murray2
- 3Shane McLoughlin2
Cambridge United vs Wigan Athletic is a 3pm kick-off at the Abbey Stadium on Saturday, with the promoted hosts fancied to make a solid start against mid-table opposition.
The U’s come up from League Two boasting the meanest defence in that division, while Wigan were a middling League One side last season. Anthony Eadson has the best bets, our score prediction and the head-to-head record below. The game kicks off at 3pm BST on Saturday, August 15th.
Premium Tips
Anthony Eadson leans towards a tight home win, with Cambridge’s defensive strength the standout feature of an otherwise even contest.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge United to win | 5/4 (with BetMGM) | Cambridge United started the season strongly, scoring twice in five second-half minutes to beat Barnet in the Carabao Cup. The U’s can carry that momentum into the new campaign after winning promotion from League Two, while Wigan Athletic began with a penalty shootout defeat to Barnsley and have lost key players this summer, including Sam Tickle and Jason Kerr. Cambridge look better placed to claim another win, so back the U’s to beat the Latics. |
| Ben Knight to score | 10/3 (with BetMGM) | Ben Knight averaged well over 2 shots per game for Cambridge last season in a campaign that saw him net on 11 occasions. The 24-year-old opened his account for the new campaign in the EFL Cup last weekend and looks like a solid proposition to add to his tally against Wigan. |
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How Cambridge United go into the game
Cambridge return to League One at the first attempt, having finished third in League Two on 82 points with the division’s meanest defence, conceding just 33 goals. That organisation makes them a tough nut to crack.
Callum Stead offers a threat at the other end, and the Abbey Stadium is an awkward venue for visitors. Carrying their defensive discipline into a higher level is the key to a strong campaign.
How Wigan Athletic go into the game
Wigan were a mid-table League One side last season, finishing 16th on 56 points, though they scored only 49 goals across the campaign. Adding a cutting edge is the priority if they are to push higher.
Shayne Lavery leads the line and will be tasked with breaking down a well-drilled Cambridge defence. A tricky opening trip to the Abbey will test the Latics’ resolve early on.
Cambridge United vs Wigan Athletic head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/25 | Wigan Athletic | 1-0 | Cambridge United |
| 19/10/24 | Cambridge United | 2-0 | Wigan Athletic |
| 01/04/24 | Cambridge United | 3-1 | Wigan Athletic |
| 16/09/23 | Wigan Athletic | 2-1 | Cambridge United |
| 16/04/22 | Wigan Athletic | 2-1 | Cambridge United |
Cambridge won the last two home meetings comfortably, by 2-0 and 3-1, though Wigan edged the most recent encounter at their place. The sides have not met since Cambridge’s drop into League Two.
Cambridge United vs Wigan Athletic predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge United to win | 5/4 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Home edge and a rock-solid defensive base. |
| Under 2.5 goals | 8/13 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Cambridge’s miserly defence in a tight game. |
| Callum Stead anytime scorer | 2/1 | ⭐⭐ | A lively forward to lead the home line. |
| Both teams to score – No | 4/5 | ⭐⭐ | A clean sheet at one end looks likely. |
| Cambridge United to win 1-0 | 6/1 | ⭐⭐ | Our headline scoreline for a controlled home win. |
Cambridge United vs Wigan Athletic score prediction
Wigan will be organised and awkward, but Cambridge’s defensive strength and home advantage should just about tell in a low-scoring contest. We expect the promoted side to grind out a narrow win at the Abbey. Score prediction: Cambridge United 1-0 Wigan Athletic.
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