Our Wigan vs Port Vale Prediction: 1-0
Wigan vs Port Vale in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 18, 2025. Port Vale will put up a fight, but Port Vale’s quality should prevail in a tight 1-0 home win.
This Wigan vs Port Vale 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 – Wigan vs Wolverhampton U21
Wigan will look to get back on track following a 1-2 England EFL Trophy loss against Wolverhampton U21 on October 7. In that match, Wigan recorded 58% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wigan | 58% | 0 (2) | 1.27 | 45 |
 Wolverhampton U21 | 42% | 0 (3) | 1 | 34 |
Port Vale's Last Match – Accrington Stanley vs Port Vale
Determined to maintain their recent success, Port Vale must win following their 2-0 England EFL Trophy victory against Accrington Stanley on October 7. In that match, Port Vale recorded 49% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Accrington Stanley | 51% | 8 (2) | 1.11 | 40 |
 Port Vale | 49% | 6 (5) | 1.09 | 37 |
Wigan vs Port Vale Stats
Key Stats
| Wigan | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.84 | Attacking Strength | 0.52 |
| 0.61 | Defence Strength | 0.7 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wigan are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Port Vale average 1.5 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.