‘Too early to judge’ – Birmingham City vs Wigan Athletic prediction: The72
The72’s writers offer their Birmingham City vs Wigan Athletic predictions ahead of the League One clash on Saturday.
Birmingham City and Wigan Athletic meet at St. Andrew’s this weekend as the focus switches from cup football back to League One action.
Birmingham City come into this weekend’s game looking to continue their unbeaten start to the League One campaign.
The opening day might not have gone as hoped, drawing 1-1 with Reading. However, wins over Wycombe Wanderers and Leyton Orient since then have got the ball rolling in the Blues’ bid to bounce back to the Championship.
Their Carabao Cup run ended in the week against Fulham, with former loan favourite Jay Stansfield on the scoresheet. Nevertheless, spirits will remain high in the group of new boss Chris Davies as City look forward to a brighter future.
As for Wigan Athletic, they’ve not quite had the start to the season they would have hoped for but got their first win last time out.
Shaun Maloney’s side had two tough opening games against Charlton Athletic and Reading but emerged victorious over Crawley Town last time out. The Latics won 1-0 with a Joy Mukena own-goal proving decisive.
It will be hoped that result can kickstart the club’s season with manager Maloney determined to lead an improved campaign at the Brick Community Stadium.
Here, a handful of our writers make their predictions for the game…
James Ray
“Wigan Athletic are setting their sights higher this year as they build on more stable footing but they’ve had some tough fixtures to start this season. That doesn’t change here either with a trip to Birmingham City up next.
“The Blues look to be finding their feet with this new group in a new division under a rookie manager.
‘A lot has been made of their spending, but with such a summer of change at St. Andrew’s, don’t be surprised if it takes a little while for them to get to their best. Davies will hope for patience, even if results are flowing despite not putting in the most eye-catching displays.
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