Our Wigan vs Leyton Orient Prediction: 1-1
Wigan vs Leyton Orient in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Thursday April 2, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Wigan vs Leyton Orient prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Wigan's Last Match – Reading vs Wigan
Wigan must win to recover from their recent 0-3 England League 1 defeat against Reading on March 28 and regain momentum. In that match, Wigan saw 54% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Reading | 46% | 0 (6) | 1.49 | 23 |
 Wigan | 54% | 0 (2) | 0.42 | 51 |
Leyton Orient's Last Match – Exeter vs Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 England League 1 draw against Exeter on March 28. In that match, Leyton Orient controlled 56% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Exeter | 44% | 0 (2) | 1.23 | 63 |
 Leyton Orient | 56% | 0 (5) | 1.31 | 42 |
Wigan vs Leyton Orient Stats
Key Stats
| Wigan | Leyton Orient | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.51 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 0.88 | Defence Strength | 0.96 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wigan are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Leyton Orient average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Wigan 10-16
Leyton Orient 15-13
What are the odds for this match?
Wigan to win: @2.3
Draw: @3.2
Leyton Orient to win: @3.1
Lineups
Wigan: Callum Wright, Raphael Borges Rodrigues, Dara Costelloe, Jensen Weir, Fraser Murray, Sam Tickle, James Carragher, Joe Taylor, Jason Kerr, Will Aimson, Matthew Smith
Leyton Orient: Charlie Wellens, Demetri Mitchell, Dominic Ballard, Azeem Abdulai, James William Morris, Theo Archibald, Dan Happe, William Forrester, Jack Simpson, Tyreeq Bakinson, Will Dennis