Value bet: Wigan to win @ 3.15 – our chance 35% vs 32% implied by the price (edge +11%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultCambridge United to win ✓41% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.28
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓52% · @1.85
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗78% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.24
Cambridge United vs Wigan preview and prediction
The match
Wigan travel to Abbey Stadium in the League One on Saturday 15 August (15:00 WAT) to face Cambridge United. Cambridge United are 8th with 21 points from 14 games (in the top half), while Wigan sit 21st on 11 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Cambridge United's last 5: WDDWW Most recently they beat Barnet 2–1 at home. They average 1.3 scored and 0.5 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Wigan's last 5: DLDWL Most recently they drew with Barnsley 1–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 5. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Cambridge United arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.3 for Cambridge United and 1.1 for Wigan. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 43%, both teams to score at 52%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cambridge United 41%, draw 24%, Wigan 35%.
Both teams to score: yes (52%) at 1.85.
Value angle: Wigan to win at 3.15 – 35% on our numbers against 32% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Cambridge United 1–1 Wigan. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cambridge United41%fair 2.47 · @2.30
Draw24%fair 4.11 · @3.20
Wigan35%fair 2.85 · @3.15
2.39Expected goals
1.25Cambridge United xG
1.14Wigan xG
52%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–011%
0–110%
0–09%
2–18%
1–27%
From our goals model: Cambridge United 1.3 – 1.1 Wigan 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
Cambridge United to win✓
41%
2.47
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✓
76%
1.32
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
52%
1.93
1.85
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
1.40
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
57%
1.75
1.65
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
78%
1.29
1.22
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.21
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cambridge United / FT Cambridge United✓
22%
4.49
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.24
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Form
Cambridge United – last 6
WDDWWW
8 Aug
vs Barnet
2–1
W
4 Aug
@ Norwich
0–0
D
28 Jul
vs Northampton
0–0
D
24 Jul
@ Preston
1–0
W
14 Jul
@ Southend
2–1
W
11 Jul
@ Cambridge City
3–1
W
1.3Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Wigan – last 6
DLDWLD
8 Aug
@ Barnsley
1–1
D
1 Aug
@ Grimsby
0–2
L
31 Jul
@ Southport
0–0
D
25 Jul
@ AFC Fylde
3–0
W
18 Jul
vs Port Vale
1–3
L
19 Apr
@ Port Vale
0–0
D
0.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cambridge United and Wigan.
What is the prediction for Cambridge United vs Wigan?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Cambridge United vs Wigan?
On our numbers Cambridge United have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Wigan 35%.
How many goals will there be in Cambridge United vs Wigan?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cambridge United vs Wigan?
Our predicted score is Cambridge United 1–1 Wigan, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Cambridge United vs Wigan?
Cambridge United vs Wigan (League One) kicks off on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Abbey Stadium.
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.
