The 14-time FA Cup winners take on Wigan who look to cause an incredible upset.
Arsenal vs Wigan
Arsenal vs Wigan Form
Arsenal head into this tie in strong overall form, winning four of their last six matches across all competitions. Since a narrow 3-2 defeat to Manchester United, the Gunners have responded with victories over Kairat Almaty, Leeds (4-0), Chelsea and Sunderland (3-0), scoring 11 goals across those four wins. A 1-1 draw at Brentford last time out slightly halted momentum, but defensively they have tightened up with back-to-back clean sheets before that stalemate, underlining a side performing with confidence at both ends of the pitch.
Wigan Athletic are in alarming form, losing five and drawing one of their last six League One matches. They have managed just one goal in that run at home to Reading, while conceding 13 in total, including a humiliating 6-1 defeat at Peterborough. This slump leaves them deep in the relegation zone and struggling for confidence heading into a daunting FA Cup tie against Arsenal.
Arsenal vs Wigan Predicted Lineups
Arsenal
Kepa; White, Mosquera, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly; Eze, Norgaard, Rice; Madueke, Jesus, Martinelli
Wigan Athletic
Tickle; Fox, Aimson, Kerr; Hunt, Weir, Smith, Murray; Bettoni, Wright; Taylor
Arsenal vs Wigan Team News
Arsenal — Saliba (illness) and Odegaard (knee) are doubts and unlikely to be risked, joining Merino, Dowman and Havertz on the sidelines.
Wigan Athletic — Adeeko and Robinson are back in training but not ready, McHugh remains out, and Carragher is a doubt, while Kerr has returned to fitness.
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Who is the betting favourite in Arsenal vs Wigan?
| Result | Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 1/14 | Ladbrokes |
| Draw | 18/1 | AKBets |
| Wigan | 45/1 | Bresbet |
Arsenal vs Wigan Match Prediction
Everything points towards a comfortable afternoon for Arsenal at the Emirates. The 14-time FA Cup winners eased past Portsmouth 4-1 in the last round, scoring all four goals from set-pieces - already the most dead-ball goals of any side in the 2025-26 competition - and they have won their last three home matches since a surprise defeat to Manchester United.
While their recent cup record shows eliminations at this stage in three of the last five seasons, the class gap here is stark.
Wigan Athletic arrive in the League One relegation zone, winless in six league games (L5 D1) and fresh off managerial upheaval, conceding eight goals in their last two outings alone.
Although the Latics edged Preston in the previous round, they required penalties in two earlier ties and have not reached the fifth round since 2017-18.
With Arsenal chasing silverware, dominant at home and facing an out-of-form third-tier side, the numbers strongly favour a routine victory - Arsenal to win comfortably, likely by multiple goals.
Score Prediction: Arsenal 5-0 Wigan
Arsenal vs Wigan Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder tips features Myles Lewis Skelly 1+ Shot, Gabriel Jesus 1+ Goals, Callum Wright to be Carded.
At the time of publishing it is a best price of 12/1 with Sky Bet.
