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
Key match information
Cardiff City played Wigan Athletic in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 4 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Cardiff City: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Wigan Athletic: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cardiff City scores 1.78 and concedes 1.04 goals per match. Wigan Athletic scores 1.13 and concedes 1.13. League average: 2.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cardiff City 52%, Wigan Athletic 52%. Over 2.5: Cardiff City 57%, Wigan Athletic 30%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Cardiff City has higher xG: 1.70 vs 1.28. Cardiff City: 14.7 shots per match, Wigan Athletic: 11.3.
Match halves
Cardiff City: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 1.30. Wigan Athletic: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.65.
Goals by minute
Cardiff City: 76-90+ (12 goals). Wigan Athletic: 46-60 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Cardiff City is 100% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Cardiff City · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
1.78 goals / match - Cardiff City · 1.13 goals / match - Wigan Athletic
Cardiff City is 9% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.04 goals / match - Cardiff City · 1.13 goals / match - Wigan Athletic
Cardiff City scores in 87% of matches (20 of 23 matches), while Wigan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 matches).
Wigan Athletic scores in 74% of matches (17 of 23 matches), while Cardiff City keeps a clean sheet in 39% (9 of 23 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cardiff City
Over / Under - Wigan Athletic
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Cardiff City · 1.17 pts / match - Wigan Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cardiff City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 65%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Wigan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Cardiff City
Wigan Athletic
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Cardiff City 1 - 0 - 0 Wigan Athletic. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.