Wigan Athletic U21 vs Huddersfield Town U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Professional Development League sees Wigan Athletic U21 take on Huddersfield Town U21 on Tuesday 29 September, kicking off at 13:00 (WAT) at DW Stadium. Wigan Athletic U21 are 12th with 10 points from 9 games (in the bottom half), while Huddersfield Town U21 sit 7th on 12 points (in the top half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Wigan Athletic U21's last 5: DWLDL Most recently they drew with Coventry City U21 2–2 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game.
Huddersfield Town U21's last 5: LDWWW Most recently they lost to Swansea City U21 0–2 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Huddersfield Town U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 5.1 goals: 2.3 for Wigan Athletic U21 and 2.8 for Huddersfield Town U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 88% and both teams to score at 76%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 76% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Wigan Athletic U21 2–2 Huddersfield Town U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Wigan Athletic U2133%fair 3.07 · @2.80
Draw19%fair 5.31 · @3.80
Huddersfield Town U2149%fair 2.06 · @2.00
5.11Expected goals
2.32Wigan Athletic U21 xG
2.79Huddersfield Town U21 xG
76%Both score
88%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–26%
2–36%
1–25%
1–35%
3–25%
3–35%
From our goals model: Wigan Athletic U21 2.3 – 2.8 Huddersfield Town 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
Huddersfield Town U21 to win✗
49%
2.06
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.23
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
76%
1.32
1.25
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
96%
1.04
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
88%
1.13
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
75%
1.33
–
Half-time result
Huddersfield Town U21 ahead at half-time✗
41%
2.45
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Huddersfield Town U21 / FT Huddersfield Town U21✗
32%
3.16
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–3✗
6%
17.01
–
Form
Wigan Athletic U21 – last 6
DWLDLD
22 Sep
vs Coventry City U21
2–2
D
15 Sep
vs Colchester United U21
6–4
W
4 Sep
@ Sheffield Wednesday U21
1–4
L
1 Sep
@ Charlton Athletic U21
2–2
D
25 Aug
vs Cardiff City U21
2–5
L
18 Aug
@ Bristol City U21
2–2
D
2.5Scored / game
3.2Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Huddersfield Town U21 – last 6
LDWWWD
14 Sep
@ Swansea City U21
0–2
L
7 Sep
@ Swansea City U21
2–2
D
1 Sep
vs Queens Park Rangers U21
3–1
W
25 Aug
@ Millwall U21
4–2
W
18 Aug
vs Gillingham FC U21
4–1
W
11 May
vs Everton U21
1–1
D
2.3Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Wigan Athletic U21 and Huddersfield Town U21.
What is the prediction for Wigan Athletic U21 vs Huddersfield Town U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Wigan Athletic U21 vs Huddersfield Town U21?
On our numbers Wigan Athletic U21 have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Huddersfield Town U21 49%.
How many goals will there be in Wigan Athletic U21 vs Huddersfield Town U21?
We expect about 5.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 88% likely and both teams score 76% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Wigan Athletic U21 vs Huddersfield Town U21?
Our predicted score is Wigan Athletic U21 2–2 Huddersfield Town U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.1 goals in total.
When is Wigan Athletic U21 vs Huddersfield Town U21?
Wigan Athletic U21 vs Huddersfield Town U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at DW 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.
