On Saturday, from 17:31 pm, Leicester are hoping to take another step towards the England Cup trophy, after the match on their own field with Wigan Athletic, from the “16” competition. Leicester are on the big road in the Premier League, where they are fighting for the podium, while Wigan is struggling in the league’s anonymity. Right now, rescuing from relegation is more important to Paul Cook’s team.
Leicester impressed in the last away game of the championship, won away with Newcastle United (3-0), after an efficient performance of the pupils of Brendan Rodgers. Thus, the “foxes” correctly managed the disappointments suffered in the derby with Manchester City and Liverpool, and now we expect a new game of white-blue. Wigan, on the other hand, has little argument for a surprise on the weekend.
Wigan is 22nd in the Championship, with only 5 wins in 26 stages and 24-39 goalscoring. Athletic’s defense is quite modest and this was seen even in the last victory of the championship, 3-2 on the field of Birmingham. Prior to that success, Wigan had three draws in four stages, with Huddersfield (1-1), Blackburn (0-0) and Derby County (1-1). Then there was a failure in front of Costel Pantilimon’s team, Nottingham Forest (0-1), after a pretty bad game.
Even though Wigan can be hard to beat, Leicester are certainly given the first chance. The Premier League team has more quality, is stronger physically and has much more experience at high level. There are few players in Wigan that can make the difference, and among them are goalkeeper Josh Windass, the most dangerous man of the guests. Even with some reservations in the first “11”, Leicester should dominate their opponent, especially as the thirst for assertion of the home players could make a difference. In the attack of the “foxes” will be incumbent Ayoze Perez, who hopes to make one day forget English golfer Jamie Vardy.
PREDICTION: Over 3,5 goals @ 1,73
