Preston have made a number of smart additions to their side in the summer, and we think that their established players, as well as their new signings, could prove too strong for a Wigan side who are looking to adapt quickly to Championship football.
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Data Analysis
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Wigan Athletic win with a probability of 44.58%. A win for Preston North End has a probability of 27.86% and a draw has a probability of 27.6%.
The most likely scoreline for a Wigan Athletic win is 1-0 with a probability of 12.92%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 2-0 (8.67%) and 2-1 (8.65%). The likeliest Preston North End win is 0-1 (9.62%), while for a drawn scoreline it is 1-1 (12.9%).