Wigan Athletic U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res. preview and prediction
The match
Bolton Wanderers Res. travel to face Wigan Athletic U21 in the Professional Development League on Tuesday 20 October (13:00 WAT). Wigan Athletic U21 are 12th with 10 points from 9 games (in the bottom half), while Bolton Wanderers Res. sit 1st on 21 points (top of the table).
Form guide
Wigan Athletic U21's last 5: DWDWL Most recently they drew with Hull City U21 2–2 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game.
Bolton Wanderers Res.'s last 5: DLWWW Most recently they drew with Blackburn Rovers U21 3–3 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.3 goals: 2.0 for Wigan Athletic U21 and 2.3 for Bolton Wanderers Res.. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 81% 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 1.22. Predicted score: Wigan Athletic U21 1–2 Bolton Wanderers Res.. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Wigan Athletic U2134%fair 2.92 · @2.60
Draw19%fair 5.29 · @3.80
Bolton Wanderers Res.47%fair 2.13 · @2.15
4.33Expected goals
1.99Wigan Athletic U21 xG
2.34Bolton Wanderers Res. xG
76%Both score
81%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–27%
2–27%
1–16%
2–16%
1–36%
2–36%
From our goals model: Wigan Athletic U21 2.0 – 2.3 Bolton Wanderers Res. 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
Bolton Wanderers Res. to win✓
47%
2.13
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.23
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
76%
1.32
1.22
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
93%
1.08
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
81%
1.24
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
–
Half-time result
Bolton Wanderers Res. ahead at half-time✓
38%
2.62
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Bolton Wanderers Res. / FT Bolton Wanderers Res.✓
29%
3.41
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
7%
13.96
–
Form
Wigan Athletic U21 – last 6
DWDWLD
6 Oct
@ Hull City U21
2–2
D
29 Sep
vs Huddersfield Town U21
2–1
W
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
2.5Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Bolton Wanderers Res. – last 6
DLWWWD
12 Oct
@ Blackburn Rovers U21
3–3
D
5 Oct
@ Sheffield United U21
0–2
L
29 Sep
@ Hull City U21
2–1
W
21 Sep
vs Queens Park Rangers U21
3–1
W
15 Sep
@ Millwall U21
3–0
W
4 Sep
vs Southampton U21
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Wigan Athletic U21 and Bolton Wanderers Res..
What is the prediction for Wigan Athletic U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res.?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Wigan Athletic U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res.?
On our numbers Wigan Athletic U21 have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Bolton Wanderers Res. 47%.
How many goals will there be in Wigan Athletic U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res.?
We expect about 4.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 81% likely and both teams score 76% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Wigan Athletic U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res.?
Our predicted score is Wigan Athletic U21 1–2 Bolton Wanderers Res., the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.3 goals in total.
When is Wigan Athletic U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res.?
Wigan Athletic U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res. (Professional Development League) kicks off on Tuesday 20 October 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.
