Bolton vs Wigan Prediction & Betting Tips - League One
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by Ian John | in League One Predictions
This match prediction takes a closer look at a key League One match on Saturday: Bolton Wanderers hosting their Lancashire rivals Wigan Athletic at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. Will it be the home team Trotters who prance their way to victory, or can the visiting Latics earn something from this Lancastrian battle?
In terms of league position, there is not a great deal between the two teams. Bolton sit in twelfth position after eight games, having amassed eleven points in those matches. Visitors Wigan sit three positions higher in the table in ninth, having taken 12 points from their eight games.
The form for both these teams makes interesting reading. Bolton comes into this match having lost just once this season, but they have won just twice, drawing five of their eight matches. That includes a run of five 1-1 draws in their last six league matches.
The sole break in that run came in a 3-0 home win over AFC Wimbledon a couple of weeks back, before Bolton travelled to Leyton Orient to earn a 1-1 draw on the road.
Wigan come into this game unbeaten in four, but they have also been drawing plenty of games of late, three of those games in fact. That includes 2-2 draws away at Rotherham and Lincoln and a 1-1 home draw with Stockport. Last weekend, however, they defeated Doncaster Rovers 3-0 in a very impressive win.
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Bolton v Wigan Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.74 | 3.7 | 4.6 |
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1.85 | 3.8 | 4.21 |
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1.87 | 3.68 | 4.04 |
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1.85 | 3.7 | 4.12 |
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1.76 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Bolton and Wigan?
Our prediction for the Bolton vs Wigan match is: A Draw.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 20/09/2025 between Bolton and Wigan in League One :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 40.58% for a win of Bolton against Wigan with odds of 1.89 at Betobet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Bolton vs Wigan is 36.88% with odds of 3.8 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 22.54% chance ⭐ for a win of Wigan vs Bolton with odds of 4.6 at Stake.
Bolton - Wigan Prediction and Best Odds:
| Bolton Wigan Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton wins | 40.58% | 1.89 at Betobet |
| Under 2.5 | 63.89% | 1.97 at Melbet |
| Both Team To Score: No | 54.17% | 2 at Bet365 |
| Half-time / Full-time : Bolton/Bolton | 18.07% | 2.88 at Bet365 |
Bolton vs Wigan Form
Bolton and Wigan's standings in the League One
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5
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75 | 46 | 19 | 18 | 9 | +18 |
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16
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56 | 46 | 14 | 14 | 18 | -9 |
Bolton and Wigan Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Sept 2025 - League One
6 Sept 2025 - League One
2 Sept 2025 - EFL Trophy
30 Aug 2025 - League One
23 Aug 2025 - League One
20 Aug 2025 - League One
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Sept 2025 - League One
2 Sept 2025 - EFL Trophy
23 Aug 2025 - League One
20 Aug 2025 - League One
13 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
9 Aug 2025 - League One
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Sept 2025 - League One
30 Aug 2025 - League One
16 Aug 2025 - League One
3 Aug 2025 - League One
22 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Sept 2025 - League One
6 Sept 2025 - League One
2 Sept 2025 - EFL Trophy
30 Aug 2025 - League One
26 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
23 Aug 2025 - League One
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Sept 2025 - League One
2 Sept 2025 - EFL Trophy
30 Aug 2025 - League One
26 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
16 Aug 2025 - League One
12 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Sept 2025 - League One
23 Aug 2025 - League One
19 Aug 2025 - League One
9 Aug 2025 - League One
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Bolton vs Wigan Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
0 %
67 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
1 Apr 2025 - League One
14 Dec 2024 - League One
27 Feb 2024 - League One
Players list
T. Sharman-Lowe
DefenderM. Burstow
C. Forino
J. Dacres-Cogley
G. Johnston
MidfielderX. Simons
M. Conway
E. Erhahon
ForwardT. Gale
M. Forss
A. Cozier-Duberry
S. Tickle
DefenderM. Smith
W. Aimson
M. Fox
S. Sessegnon
MidfielderA. Babajide
R. Trevitt
F. Murray
ForwardD. Costelloe
J. Hungbo
P. Mullin
Substitutes
T. Miller
DefenderE. Toal
MidfielderI. Cissoko
J. Randall
J. Sheehan
A. Morley
S. Dalby
T. Savin
DefenderL. Robinson
C. Wright
R. Rodrigues
O. Cooper
ForwardC. McManaman
M. Asamoah
Most goals and assists
Bolton
Wigan
M. Burstow
(12 Goals)
J. Taylor
(15 Goals)
Bolton - Wigan Key Points
- Bolton are unbeaten at home this season in the league (W2, D2).
- Wigan are unbeaten in four games, including two away games.
- Bolton have drawn five of their last six matches, all by a 1-1 scoreline.
- Wigan have drawn three of their last four games, two of which have come away from home.
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Our Bolton vs Wigan Prediction
Our prediction for the Bolton Wanderers vs. Wigan Athletic League One match is: A Draw.
It is hard not to notice that both these teams have been drawing plenty of matches recently. Bolton have five draws in their last six, Wigan three in their last four. Given that both teams have also had relatively similar starts to the season, both teams sit close together in the league table and that they have similar goals scored and conceded records, backing the draw is the only sensible option here.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Bolton Wigan
| Bolton vs Wigan | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton wins | 1.68 | 1.89 | +12.5% |
| Draw | 3.6 | 3.8 | +5.6% |
| Wigan wins | 4.7 | 4.6 | -2.1% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Bolton is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 12.5% since opening
- The probability of this result was 59.5% and is now 52.9% (-6.6%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
