Leeds United and Wigan Athletic will face off at the DW Stadium on Saturday after League Cup action during the week.
The Whites returned to winning ways with a 3-0 win over Salford City, but Wigan Athletic lost to Stoke City in the first round of the Cup.
Leeds have won one and drawn one in the Championship so far, while Wigan have won one and lost one, as they were beaten 3-0 by Preston last weekend.
The last time these two sides met in the Championship, Wigan won the game 2-1 at Elland Road, while Leeds had defeated Wigan at DW Stadium 2-1 earlier in the 2018-19 season.
Let’s take a look at the team news, predicted lineups, key men and predicted result for the game between Wigan Athletic and Leeds United.
Wigan vs Leeds United – Team News
Wigan: Captain Sam Morsy is back from injury and manager Paul Cook revealed that Morsy’s fitness is good and that he is available for selection for the game against Leeds. The Leeds manager praised loan signings Dujon Sterling and Bright Enobakhare, who impressed in the midweek game.
Leeds United: Marcelo Bielsa has a full-strength squad to choose from, apart from Luke Ayling and Tyler Roberts, who have not featured this so far due to injury.
Wigan vs Leeds United – Predicted Lineups
Wigan: David Marshall; Dujon Sterling, Cédric Kipré, Chey Dunkley, Antonee Robinson; Lewis MacLeod, Samy Morsy, Josh Windass; Anthony Pilkington, Michael Jacobs, Joe Garner
Leeds United: Kiko Casilla; Ben White, Liam Cooper, Stuart Dallas, Barry Douglas; Kalvin Phillips, Jamie Shackleton, Mateusz Klich; Pablo Hernandez, Jack Harrison, Patrick Bamford
Wigan vs Leeds United – Key Men
Wigan: The Latics will be under the cosh for a majority of the game against a strong Leeds team, and will need central defender Chey Dunkley to be at the top of his game. Winger Michael Jacobs and attacking midfielder Josh Windass will also be important for Paul Cook’s side, while the return of captain Sam Morsy will be a huge boost for the side.
Leeds United: Experienced winger Pablo Hernandez has been in great form this season and will be a key player in attack for Leeds. Midfielder Mateusz Klich, who scored in midweek, will have to contribute in both ends of the pitch and will be an important player for the side against Wigan.
Wigan vs Leeds United – Predicted Result
Wigan Athletic 0 – 3 Leeds United
Leeds have been very strong all over the pitch in their three games this season, and against a weak Wigan defence, they could get a few on the scoreboard.
