As has been clear for a while now, three teams remain in the hunt for the two automatic promotion spots at the end of the season: Blackburn, Shrewsbury and Wigan.

Soccer is easily one of the most exciting games on which to bet due to how the game’s played and the overall setup of a match. Often, winning— or losing — a bet can come down to a last-minute goal or a stupendous block.

However, before laying down money, it’s critical to familiarize yourself with the odds so that you can accurately predict the value of your bet, anticipate how the players will perform, and choose which type of bet gives you the best odds in the event of a victory.

Manchester City won their third Premier League title on Sunday, 15th April, following Manchester United’s surprise home loss to West Brom. City had defeated Tottenham Hotspur the day before, leaving them just a win or a Manchester United defeat away from winning the title and, thanks to a Jay Rodriguez goal, City celebrated their 2017/18 title win this past weekend.

It’s been quite the rollercoaster ride for Wigan over the last several seasons. Since being relegated from the Premier League back in 2012-13, the club has spent the last five seasons going back and forth between the Championship to League One.

A season in League One can be the making of a club; you only have to ask Leicester City, Southampton or Wolves. All three have spent time in the third tier, all three bounced back and have enjoyed Premier League success.

We are now entering the business end of the season and bookmakers have made Wigan the overwhelming favourites to secure promotion to the Championship.

Wigan are on course for a memorable season in their bid to return to the Championship. The Latics were relegated to the third tier in the last campaign and were nine points adrift of safety at the end of the term.