Cardiff City vs Wigan Athletic: match statistics
Cardiff City displays dominant home form with an 83% win rate and an impressive home goal difference of 29:15. The hosts sit 1st in the table, scoring an average of 2.42 goals per home match with only 8% of games ending without them scoring. Wigan Athletic, on the other hand, has poor away results with only 17% wins and 50% draws, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per away match. The gulf in quality is also visible in xG statistics - Cardiff generates 1.92 xG in home matches compared to Wigan's 1.16 xG away. Form over the last five matches also favors the hosts, who, despite two losses, possess a better points tally than the visitors. Cardiff's advantage in possession (61% vs 43%) and shot conversion further confirms their clear edge in this clash.
Cardiff City vs Wigan Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cardiff City played against Wigan Athletic in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 4, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Cardiff City has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Wigan Athletic has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Cardiff City scores 1.78 goals per game and allows 1.04. Wigan Athletic scores 1.13 and allows 1.13. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Cardiff City's games and 52% of Wigan Athletic's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 30%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cardiff City has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.28 per game. Cardiff City takes 14.7 shots per game, while Wigan Athletic takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Cardiff City leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 1.30 goals per game after halftime. Wigan Athletic leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cardiff City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Wigan Athletic, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Cardiff City displays dominant home form with an 83% win rate and an impressive home goal difference of 29:15. The hosts sit 1st in the table, scoring an average of 2.42 goals per home match with only 8% of games ending without them scoring. Wigan Athletic, on the other hand, has poor away results with only 17% wins and 50% draws, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per away match. The gulf in quality is also visible in xG statistics - Cardiff generates 1.92 xG in home matches compared to Wigan's 1.16 xG away. Form over the last five matches also favors the hosts, who, despite two losses, possess a better points tally than the visitors. Cardiff's advantage in possession (61% vs 43%) and shot conversion further confirms their clear edge in this clash.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Cardiff City | Wigan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Cardiff City is 100% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Cardiff City · 1 pts / game - Wigan Athletic
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cardiff City is 58% better for: goals scored per game.
1.78 goals / game - Cardiff City · 1.13 goals / game - Wigan Athletic
Cardiff City is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.04 goals / game - Cardiff City · 1.13 goals / game - Wigan Athletic
Cardiff City scores in 87% of games (20 of 23 meczów), while Wigan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 meczów).
Wigan Athletic scores in 74% of games (17 of 23 meczów), while Cardiff City keeps a clean sheet in 39% (9 of 23 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cardiff City
Over / Under - Wigan Athletic
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Cardiff City is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.3 pts / game - Cardiff City · 1.17 pts / game - Wigan Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cardiff City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 65%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Wigan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Cardiff City
Wigan Athletic
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Cardiff City | Liga | Wigan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.83 | 2.54 | ▼ 2.26 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 50% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 48% | ▼ 30% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 39% | 28% | ▼ 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 68% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 81% | ▼ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Cardiff City's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Wigan Athletic. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cardiff City vs Wigan Athletic?
The EFL League One match finished Cardiff City 1:0 Wigan Athletic. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cardiff City vs Wigan Athletic?
Cardiff City score 1.78 goals per game on average and Wigan Athletic 1.13. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Cardiff City's matches and 52% of Wigan Athletic's.
What form are Cardiff City and Wigan Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Cardiff City have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Wigan Athletic 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cardiff City vs Wigan Athletic?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.