Middlesbrough - Wigan Athletic betting tips and odds

The odds are definitely leaning in the hosts’ favour, but this match is far from a done deal. Judging by odds alone, Wigan Athletic may yet be able to walk away with a draw or even a surprise victory – though it’s still a longshot.

Considering what they’re up against, Wigan Athletic can’t set their ambitions too high in this match. Playing as visitors at odds of 6.00 for an away win, calling them underdogs seems like an understatement.

Middlesbrough managed to hold the line against Burnley throughout the first half of their previous away game. They didn’t have nearly as much luck in the second, however, and their defence crumbled against the superior opposition, which all resulted in a 3:1 defeat.

Wigan Athletic supporters knew that they probably couldn’t hope for much the last time we saw them despite the team’s home-field advantage. The betting odds clearly marked them as the underdogs, so the HT/FT defeat could be seen coming from a mile away.

We’ve seen Middlesbrough and their attacking lineup perform admirably over their latest 3 away games by scoring more than 5 times. They’re the home team this time around – but that should merely serve to push them further.

The last time these two teams met The Boro managed to secure a solid away win, although it was rather narrow. They’re still considered the favourites in this matchup, especially now that they have the home-field advantage on their side.

With zero injuries reported across the board, this is shaping up to be an exciting outing indeed. Both teams will have their complete squads at their disposal, so we can fully expect them to bring their A-game.

You can safely put down an Over 2.5 Goals bet on this match and feel very confident. If the teams’ records are any indication, 3 or more goals in this match are almost guaranteed.