Value bet: Watford U21 to win @ 1.73 – our chance 62% vs 58% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultWatford U21 to win ✓62% · @1.73
Double chanceEither team to win ✓87% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓72% · @1.29
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓82% · fair 1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗7% · fair 13.41
Watford U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21 preview and prediction
The match
Watford U21 host Wigan Athletic U21 in the Professional Development League on Friday 13 March, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT) at Vicarage Road.
Form guide
Watford U21's last 5: DLDWL Most recently they drew with Bristol City U21 2–2 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Wigan Athletic U21's last 4: DWWL Most recently they drew with Barnsley U21 1–1 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.8 per game.
Wigan Athletic U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.5 goals: 2.8 for Watford U21 and 1.7 for Wigan Athletic U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 82% likely and both teams score in 72% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Value angle: Watford U21 to win at 1.73 – 62% on our numbers against 58% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 72% chance at odds of 1.29. Predicted score: Watford U21 2–1 Wigan Athletic U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Watford U2162%fair 1.62 · @1.73
Draw13%fair 7.41 · @4.00
Wigan Athletic U2125%fair 4.06 · @3.50
4.47Expected goals
2.76Watford U21 xG
1.71Wigan Athletic U21 xG
72%Both score
82%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–17%
3–17%
2–26%
3–26%
1–15%
4–15%
From our goals model: Watford U21 2.8 – 1.7 Wigan Athletic U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Watford U21 to win✓
62%
1.62
1.73 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
87%
1.16
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
72%
1.39
1.29
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
94%
1.07
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
82%
1.22
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
65%
1.53
–
Half-time result
Watford U21 ahead at half-time✓
47%
2.13
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Watford U21 / FT Watford U21✓
40%
2.53
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
7%
13.41
–
Form
Watford U21 – last 5
DLDWL
10 Mar
@ Bristol City U21
2–2
D
6 Mar
@ Sunderland U21
1–3
L
3 Mar
vs AFC Bournemouth U21
2–2
D
24 Feb
vs Brentford U21
3–1
W
13 Feb
@ Colchester United U21
2–5
L
2.0Scored / game
2.6Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Wigan Athletic U21 – last 4
DWWL
10 Mar
vs Barnsley U21
1–1
D
2 Mar
@ Crewe Alexandra U21
3–1
W
24 Feb
vs Fleetwood Town U21
5–3
W
17 Feb
@ Sheffield United U21
2–3
L
2.8Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Watford U21 and Wigan Athletic U21.
What is the prediction for Watford U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.29.
Who will win Watford U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
On our numbers Watford U21 have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 13% and Wigan Athletic U21 25%.
How many goals will there be in Watford U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
We expect about 4.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 82% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Watford U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
Our predicted score is Watford U21 2–1 Wigan Athletic U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.5 goals in total.
When is Watford U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
Watford U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Friday 13 March 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Vicarage Road.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
