Man United will be hoping to put their disappointing recent form in the Premier League behind them when they open their FA Cup campaign on Monday against Wigan Athletic. Wigan will have the home field advantage for this clash, as they look to cause a massive cup upset.
Before Betting On Wigan vs Man United
The pressure continues to mount on Erik ten Hag ahead of Man United’s third round clash with Wigan in the FA Cup. Defeat for the Dutchman on Monday could effectively end his tenure at the club, as it would mean that United would be set for a season without any major silverware. United and Wigan have only clashed in the FA Cup on one previous occasion, with the Red Devils landing a 4-0 success in 2016-17.
United’s overall record in this fixture also deserves a lot of respect, with the Red Devils having won 18 of the 19 previous clashes between these sides. The only defeat suffered by United came in the form of a 1-0 loss in the Premier League at the DW Stadium in April 2012.
Wigan will certainly make this a testing fixture for United in the FA Cup. Since their relegation from the Premier League in 2013, the Latics have eliminated more top-flight sides in the FA Cup than any other side in the Football League. That includes a memorable 1-0 success against Manchester City in the fourth round in February 2018. That match was also played on a Monday, meaning that Wigan have won their last five FA Cup fixtures played on that day of the week.
However, United have a strong record in the third round of the FA Cup. They have been eliminated at this stage of the competition on just two occasions in the last 38 seasons. Both of their losses in the third round have been suffered at Old Trafford, with the most recent coming against Swansea City in 2014.
Wigan vs Man United Offshore Odds & Pick
Man United’s recent form makes them challenging to support at such a short price this weekend. Therefore, it could be worth siding with Wigan on the spread to not lose by more than three goals.
