Prediction for match Arsenal — Wigan

Match Analysis: Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic

On February 15, 2026, Arsenal will face Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup, a match that draws interest from both statistical and betting perspectives. The odds for the main outcomes are as follows: Arsenal's victory is priced at 1.03, a draw at 15.00, and a win for Wigan Athletic at 30.00. The probability percentages are distributed as: Arsenal - 90.66%, draw - 6.23%, Wigan Athletic - 3.11%. This clearly reflects Arsenal's strong advantage in all key parameters and bookmakers' expectations. In light of these figures, attention is also drawn to the goal lines, with over 3.5 goals at 1.62, and both teams to score: no - at 1.50.

Team Results and Statistics

Arsenal has shown confident play in their last five matches, with an average ball possession of 54.2%, committing 10.8 fouls and 1.4 offsides per game, and receiving 1 yellow card. Wigan Athletic, over the same period, displays 52% possession, 11.4 fouls, 2.2 offsides, and 1.4 yellow cards. Arsenal's last three matches were as follows: 12.02.2026 - Brentford vs Arsenal - 1-1, 07.02.2026 - Arsenal vs Sunderland - 3-0, 03.02.2026 - Arsenal vs Chelsea - 1-0. Wigan Athletic's recent matches were: 10.02.2026 - Wigan Athletic vs Reading - 1-2, 07.02.2026 - Peterborough vs Wigan Athletic - 6-1, 31.01.2026 - Wigan Athletic vs Lincoln City - 0-1. The last head-to-head meeting between these teams was on April 12, 2014, ending in a 2-2 draw.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five matches, Arsenal averages 2.4 goals scored and concedes just 0.6, with a total match goal average of 3. Wigan Athletic, over the same span, scores an average of 1 goal and concedes 2.8, with a total average of 3.8 goals per match. Both teams have seen over 2.5 goals in 3 out of their last 5 games. In the first half, over 1.5 goals occurred 2 times out of 5 for both teams, and in the second half - 3 out of 5. Arsenal most frequently scores in the intervals of 0-15, 31-45, 61-75, and 76-90 minutes (25% each), and concedes most often in the 61-75 and 76-90 minute intervals (29% each). Wigan Athletic scores most frequently in the first 15 minutes (33%) and concedes in the 16-30, 46-60, and 76-90 minute intervals (29% each). Considering Wigan Athletic's low scoring rate (1 goal per game) and Arsenal's solid defense (0.6 conceded), the bet on both teams not to score seems logical. The odds for this outcome are 1.50.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Both teams average 6.8 corners per match in their last five games. In these matches, Arsenal played over 9.5 total corners three times, and so did Wigan Athletic - 3 out of 5 times. Looking at the total corners, the line at 9.5 offers both options: over 9.5 at 1.75, under 9.5 at 2.00. Arsenal has a clear advantage in the corner outcome, with odds of 1.02 for their success. Considering the average activity in corner kicks and the frequency of over 9.5 totals, a bet on over 9.5 total corners seems justified, though the main focus remains on the goal line.