On August 1, 2024, there will be a football match between Wigan and Manchester United. Here are the prediction and betting tips for the game.
Our forecast for the upcoming FA Cup game:
Designated Player (Bruno Fernandes):
Bruno Fernandes, a Portuguese soccer player, previously played for Novara before signing with Udinese as part of a shared ownership agreement in the summer of 2013. On December 7th, 2013, he scored his inaugural goal for the team in a 3-3 match against Napoli.
After three years, he made an agreement with Sampdoria for a payment of €7 million. Fernandes joined Sampdoria to take the place of Roberto, who joined Villarreal. He appeared in 33 matches for Zebrette during the 2015/2016 Serie A season, scoring three goals and assisting four for his teammates.
Fernandes is primarily a central midfielder, but he also has the ability to play as a secondary striker. He was born on September 8, 1994 in Maia, Portugal and started his youth career with Infesta. Fernandes has earned seven appearances for the Portugal U21 team and has participated in four games for the U23 team.
Highlighted Team (Wigan):
Wigan Athletic are one of the winners of the English FA Cup. The Latics won the prestigious trophy in 2013, with the team upsetting Manchester City in the title game. This is considered the club’s biggest success, but it has to be noted that Wigan played in the UEFA Europa League in the 2013/2014 season.
Since 1999, Wigan has been hosting their home games at the DW Stadium, having previously played at Springfield Park. While Chorley is considered to be Wigan’s main rival, the two teams have not faced each other since 1971 when they both competed in the Northern Premier League. Other teams such as Preston North End, Bury, Oldham Athletic, Burnley, and Blackburn Rovers are also considered to be rivals of Wigan Athletic.
The organization was established in 1932 and participated in the English Premier League between 2005 and 2013. The primary colors of Wigan’s uniform are blue and white, in a striped pattern.