Arsenal FC vs Wigan Athletic Prediction
The Emirates Stadium will host a one-sided FA Cup encounter on Sunday, 15.02.2026, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30, when Arsenal FC receive Wigan Athletic. This fixture pits Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side, who are enjoying a strong run of form, against Ryan Lowe’s Wigan, a team struggling for consistency and victories. The tie carries the intrigue common to cup football, but on paper, the gulf in quality and recent results heavily favours the home side. Below we present a considered betting prediction for the match, together with supporting rationale and available best odds.
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Our betting predictions for Arsenal FC vs Wigan Athletic
Betting Tip 1: Handicap -2 Arsenal Win
Arsenal FC to win by a 3-goal margin is our primary betting tip for this FA Cup match. Arsenal have won four of their last five matches across all competitions and arrive at the Emirates in a confident mood following a convincing 3:0 home victory over Sunderland AFC. Wigan, by contrast, have not won in their last five fixtures, with only a single draw and four defeats in that period. The head-to-head record over the last five meetings also heavily favours Arsenal (four wins to one), and the last direct meeting was decided on penalties after a 1:1 draw — Arsenal emerging victorious 4:2 on spot kicks. Considering squad depth, recent form, home advantage, and managerial stability under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal are the clear favourites. Best available odds for this market in the provided data: 1.38 at Betway.
Betting Tip 2: Both teams score? No
Our second prediction is that neither team will score (Both teams score? No). Wigan’s attack has encountered considerable difficulties this season, reflected in their recent run of results and their inability to register wins in five outings. Arsenal’s defensive organisation under Arteta has improved markedly, and they tend to control games against inferior opposition, limiting clear chances for the visitor. Given Wigan’s struggles and Arsenal’s capacity to dominate possession and restrict opponents, a match in which Arsenal keeps a clean sheet is a plausible outcome. For bettors who prioritise defensive solidity in cup ties—especially when there is a marked quality gap—this market presents value. Best available odds for this market in the supplied data: 1.50 at Paripesa (Tip NO).
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Tip 3: Correct score prediction — 4:0 Home win for Arsenal FC
As a more precise prediction, we project a 4:0 home victory for Arsenal. This correct-score forecast reflects our view that Arsenal will dominate possession, create numerous chances, and, given Wigan’s defensive frailties and low recent scoring rate, are capable of producing multiple goals while keeping a clean sheet. Cup matches at the Emirates often see the home side deliver emphatic results against lower-ranked opposition, and the 4:0 line captures both Arsenal’s attacking potential and Wigan’s vulnerability.
Statistics for Arsenal FC vs Wigan Athletic
Arsenal FC team news!
Arsenal arrive under the stewardship of Mikel Arteta, whose side has displayed coherence in both attack and defence in recent weeks. Their form is strong: four wins and a single defeat in the last five matches across competitions indicate consistent performance levels and confidence among the squad. Arteta’s tactical approach—emphasising structured possession, pressing and quick transitions—tends to overwhelm opponents who are less well organised or less technically equipped. Injuries, rotation for cup competitions, and selection choices will determine the precise starting eleven, but the overall quality of Arsenal’s squad and their familiarity with Arteta’s methods underpin their status as clear favourites.
Wigan Athletic team news!
Wigan Athletic, managed by Ryan Lowe, face a difficult assignment at the Emirates. Their recent form shows no wins in the last five fixtures, recording one draw and four defeats. This sequence points to issues in both attack and defence that Lowe must address. Wigan may approach the match seeking to be compact and hard to break down, but sustaining such a defensive posture for 90 minutes against a high-quality Arsenal attack will be challenging, particularly away from home in a stadium where Arsenal traditionally exerts strong control over games.
H2H statistics
The head-to-head record over the last five meetings between these clubs favours Arsenal FC: four wins for Arsenal, zero draws and one win for Wigan Athletic. The last direct meeting finished 1:1 after extra time, with Arsenal prevailing 4:2 on penalties. That result demonstrates that while Wigan have produced competitive performances in isolated encounters, the overall balance of recent meetings is dominated by Arsenal.
Last results Arsenal FC
In their last five matches across all competitions, Arsenal have recorded four wins and one defeat, indicating a strong current form. This sequence suggests sustained competitiveness and readiness to progress in domestic cup competitions, especially when playing at home.
Last results Wigan Athletic
Wigan’s last five matches across all competitions have produced zero wins, one draw and four defeats. This poor run of form underscores the challenges they face when stepping up against superior opponents and raises concerns about their capacity to score and to contain Arsenal’s attacking threats.
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Conclusion
On balance, Arsenal FC enter this FA Cup encounter as overwhelming favourites. The combination of superior recent form, home advantage at the Emirates, a favourable head-to-head record, and managerial stability under Mikel Arteta supports a confident forecast for a home victory. Wigan Athletic’s current run—marked by a lack of wins and scoring difficulties—makes it improbable that they will overturn the expected hierarchy. Our primary prediction is a home win for Arsenal (Tip 1). Complementary selections — Both teams do not score (No), Under 3.5 goals, and the specific correct-score forecast of 4:0 to Arsenal — align with the anticipated narrative of Arsenal controlling the match and limiting Wigan’s offensive opportunities. Bettors should consider the available odds and the relative security of the favourites’ market when staking on this FA Cup tie.
