Burton vs Wigan Prediction: Stalemate at the Pirelli

Burton Albion's late victory over Cambridge United on Saturday has effectively sealed their League 1 status with two games to play. They are in action on Tuesday (19:45, Sky Sports+) as they entertain Wigan Athletic at the Pirelli Stadium.

The Latics make the trip to Burton upon Trent off the back of six games unbeaten in the third tier. Below you will find my Burton vs Wigan predictions, supported by the latest team news and match odds.

Football Odds

Team News

Burton will be without the services of JJ McKiernan on Tuesday as he serves a one-game suspension for the double booking he picked up against Cambridge on Saturday. Boss Gary Bowyer has Tomas Kalinauskas to call upon to play in the attacking midfield role in his absence.

Charlie Webster is also suspended for the Brewers, and this will be the second of a four-match ban.

Jon Dadi Bodvarsson, who was on the scoresheet at the weekend, is expected to keep his place up front, alongside Rumarn Burrell. Coventry City loanee Fabio Tavares is an option who may be considered to lead the line if Bowyer opts to freshen things up.

Wigan are missing Tyrese Francois, Will Goodwin, Steven Sessegnon, Matthew Smith, Luke Chambers, Silko Thomas and Oliver Norburn due to various injury issues.

Forward Dale Taylor, on loan from Nottingham Forest, has 17 goal involvements in League 1 for the Latics this term and he should continue to spearhead Ryan Lowe's attack.

If Lowe decides to alter his XI in midweek, the likes of Ronan Darcy, Toby Sibbick and Chris Sze will be pushing for opportunities.

Burton vs Wigan Odds

Burton have won three of their last four home games in the league and they are 11/8 to come out on top on Tuesday.

Wigan have drawn four of their previous six outings in the third tier, two of them coming on their travels. The stalemate is marketed at 23/10.

The Latics are 2/1 to come away with the three points, which they have accomplished in two of their past three matches in League 1.

Under 2.5 goals has been a successful bet in each of the visitors' last eight fixtures in the league and is on offer at 8/13.

Draw @ 23/10

Burton's dramatic late winner against Cambridge has effectively saved them from relegation because their goal difference is far greater than the teams beneath them. A point on Tuesday would mathematically keep them up and I think they can achieve just that against one of the division's leading draw specialists.

Wigan have experienced 15 stalemates in the third tier and only Blackpool (16) have drawn more games in League 1 this season. The visitors have been quite a stubborn side to play this season and tough to break down.

Lowe's men make this trip knowing that they have nothing to play for in the final two games of the campaign but they are six games unbeaten. Four of those contests ended in a draw, including their latest home appearance against Blackpool.

Burton have just one stalemate in their previous 10 matches in League 1 but they could be set for a 14th of the campaign when the Latics come to town.

Under 2.5 goals @ 8/13

Wigan top the table in League 1 for matches that have included under 2.5 goals this season. The Latics have seen 68% (30/44) of their league matches this term produce fewer than three goals, including each of their last eight coming into Tuesday.

Under 2.5 goals has struck in 71% (16/23) of Wigan's away contests this season, including each of their previous three.

This market hasn't been as frequent for Burton, but Wigan's participation in this match can help ensure goals are hard to come by at the Pirelli.

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