Value bet: Bristol City U21 to win @ 1.95 – our chance 58% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultBristol City U21 to win ✗58% · @1.95
Double chanceEither team to win ✗83% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓68% · @1.30
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓71% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.93
Bristol City U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21 preview and prediction
The match
Wigan Athletic U21 travel to face Bristol City U21 in the Professional Development League on Tuesday 18 August (13:00 WAT). Bristol City U21 are 8th with 12 points from 9 games (in the top half), while Wigan Athletic U21 sit 12th on 10 points (in the bottom half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Bristol City U21's last 5: WWLDW Most recently they beat Colchester United U21 3–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game.
Wigan Athletic U21's last 5: WLWWL Most recently they beat Charlton Athletic U21 3–2 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 24 March 2026, finished Wigan Athletic U21 2–3 Bristol City U21.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.7 goals: 2.3 for Bristol City U21 and 1.4 for Wigan Athletic U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score in 68% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Value angle: Bristol City U21 to win at 1.95 – 58% on our numbers against 51% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 71% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Bristol City U21 2–1 Wigan Athletic U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Bristol City U2158%fair 1.72 · @1.95
Draw17%fair 5.98 · @4.00
Wigan Athletic U2125%fair 3.97 · @3.00
3.68Expected goals
2.26Bristol City U21 xG
1.42Wigan Athletic U21 xG
68%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
2–26%
2–06%
1–26%
From our goals model: Bristol City U21 2.3 – 1.4 Wigan Athletic U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Bristol City U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Bristol City U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
On our numbers Bristol City U21 have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Wigan Athletic U21 25%.
How many goals will there be in Bristol City U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bristol City U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
Our predicted score is Bristol City U21 2–1 Wigan Athletic U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Bristol City U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
Bristol City U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
