Wigan vs Barnsley Prediction: Latics can bounce back

The EFL Cup returns with the first round on Tuesday and one of the closest fought contests could come at the DW Stadium, where League One rivals Wigan and Barnsley lock horns.

Both teams have started the season on the back foot. as Wigan slipped to a 1-0 defeat at home to Charlton on Saturday and Barnsley lost 2-1 to Mansfield Town on Friday evening. Read on for my Wigan vs Barnsley prediction, as well as the lastest team news and match odds.

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Team News

Wigan could make changes to the team which lost to the Addicks on Saturday with Jordan Jones, who rejoined the club last week after leaving at the end of last season, potentially in line to start.

Punters should also expect Barnsley to ring the chances with the likes of Barry Cotter and Conor Hourihane pushing for starts after appearing from off the bench last time out.

Wigan vs Barnsley Odds

There is not a lot between the teams with hosts Wigan rated 6/4 to win in 90 minutes, while Barnsley are 13/8. The draw can be backed at 23/10.

Both teams to score is available at 4/7, while both teams are 5/6 to win the tie.

Wigan to win in 90 minutes @ 6/4

If it were not for their points deduction last term, Wigan would have finished just six points adrift of sixth-placed Barnsley and the Latics can make home advantage count when these sides meet in the EFL Cup on Tuesday.

There was not a lot between these sides anyway and Wigan look even stronger under Shaun Maloney after a summer overhaul.

Tyrese Francois has arrived from Fulham, while Calvin Ramsay, Joe Hugill and Michael Olakigbe all look like shrewd loan additions from Athletic.

And while they lost their opener 1-0 to Charlton, Wigan performed well in that contest, winning the shot count 13-4.

They did not concede until the 81st minute and on another day, the match could have swung in Wigan's favour.

At 6/4, the hosts look a decent pick to win in 90 minutes and progress to the second round.

Wigan to win and both teams to score @ 100/30

Those looking to squeeze a bit more value out of a Wigan win might want to consider backing a Latics win and both teams to score at 100/30.

Both teams could ring the changes for this contest and that could lead to a more open match.

The Tykes regularly featured in high-scoring matches in League One last term with both teams scoring in 33 of their 46 assignments and their league games averaging 3.17 goals per match.

Both teams scored the last time these sides clashed at Oakwell in January and a repeat of that is worth combining with a home victory.

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