Wigan vs Bolton Prediction & Betting Tips - League One
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by Ian John | in League One Predictions
Wigan Athletic's League One clash with Bolton Wanderers is the subject of our next match prediction. The two Lancastrian neighbours have had somewhat contrasting seasons with the visiting Trotters in the playoff zone, while the Latics are one of many teams in the mid-to-lower reaches of the table.
Bolton currently has 39 points from 25 games. That leaves them currently in sixth spot in the League One table ahead of this fixture. Wigan Athletic have played 24 matches and earned 30 points. They lie 15th, one of three teams with 30 points so far (Exeter and Plymouth are the others).
Wigan fans will be hopeful of getting something from this game given their recent form. They started 2026 with a 1-1 draw at home to Barnsley, but then faced a tricky trip away to leaders Cardiff City, where they lost 1-0. However, in the FA Cup Third Round last weekend, they earned a superb 1-0 away win at Championship Preston.
Bolton's current form is slightly less impressive. The Trotters started January with a solid 1-1 draw away to Doncaster and on New Year's Day. A 0-0 home draw with Northampton followed three days later and last weekend they were beaten 3-1 away to improving Peterborough United.
In midweek, they went down 1-0 to Port Vale at home in the Football League Trophy.
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The Best Betting Odds for Wigan v Bolton Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3.2 | 3.3 | 2.15 |
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3.2 | 3.25 | 2.26 |
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3.21 | 3.2 | 2.26 |
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3.15 | 3.15 | 2.23 |
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3.21 | 3.2 | 2.26 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Wigan and Bolton?
Our prediction for the Wigan vs Bolton match is: Under 2.5 Goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 17/01/2026 between Wigan and Bolton in League One :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 37.22% for a win of Wigan against Bolton with odds of 3.21 at Melbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Wigan vs Bolton is 37.55% with odds of 3.3 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 25.23% chance ⭐ for a win of Bolton vs Wigan with odds of 2.27 at Shangrila.
Wigan vs Bolton Form
Wigan and Bolton's standings in the League One
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6
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39 | 25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | +7 |
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15
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30 | 24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | -1 |
Wigan and Bolton Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2026 - League One
1 Jan 2026 - League One
29 Dec 2025 - League One
26 Dec 2025 - League One
20 Dec 2025 - League One
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Jan 2026 - League One
20 Dec 2025 - League One
6 Dec 2025 - FA Cup
2 Dec 2025 - League One
29 Nov 2025 - League One
1 Nov 2025 - FA Cup
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2026 - League One
29 Dec 2025 - League One
26 Dec 2025 - League One
13 Dec 2025 - League One
22 Nov 2025 - League One
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Jan 2026 - EFL Trophy
10 Jan 2026 - League One
4 Jan 2026 - League One
1 Jan 2026 - League One
29 Dec 2025 - League One
26 Dec 2025 - League One
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Jan 2026 - EFL Trophy
4 Jan 2026 - League One
29 Dec 2025 - League One
26 Dec 2025 - League One
13 Dec 2025 - League One
2 Dec 2025 - EFL Trophy
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jan 2026 - League One
1 Jan 2026 - League One
20 Dec 2025 - League One
9 Dec 2025 - League One
6 Dec 2025 - FA Cup
29 Nov 2025 - League One
Wigan vs Bolton Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
0 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
20 Sept 2025 - League One
1 Apr 2025 - League One
14 Dec 2024 - League One
27 Feb 2024 - League One
Most goals and assists
Wigan
Bolton
F. Murray
(4 Goals)
, 
P. Mullin
(4 Goals)
M. Burstow
(7 Goals)
Wigan - Bolton Key Points
- Wigan have scored just 12 goals at home this season, conceding just eight, from eleven games.
- Only one of Bolton's last five games has seen over 2.5 goals scored.
- Seven of Wigan's last eight League One games have seen under 2.5 goals scored.
- Three of the last four games between the teams have seen under 2.5 goals scored.
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Our Wigan vs Bolton Prediction
Our prediction for the Wigan Athletic vs. Bolton Wanderers League One match is: Under 2.5 Goals.
The data for both teams has been somewhat patchy of late, making predicting a result tricky. However, Wigan's home form and Bolton's away form show a real tendency for goals to be hard to come by for both teams, though neither concedes many. As such, with both teams seeking to improve their form, I expect this to be a closely fought, low-scoring contest making the Under 2.5 Goals a great option.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
