Our Wigan vs Salford City Prediction: 1-1
Wigan vs Salford City in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 2, 2025. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Wigan vs Salford City 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 – Rotherham vs Wigan
Wigan will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 2-2 England League 1 draw with Rotherham on August 23. In that match, Wigan controlled 53% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rotherham | 47% | 0 (5) | 1.13 | 68 |
Wigan | 53% | 0 (5) | 2.87 | 51 |
Salford City's Last Match – Walsall vs Salford City
After suffering a 0-1 England League 2 loss to Walsall, Salford City must win to get back on track. In that match, Salford City saw 70% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Walsall | 30% | 0 (7) | 2.07 | 48 |
Salford City | 70% | 0 (3) | 0.33 | 60 |
Wigan vs Salford City Stats
Key Stats
| Wigan | Salford City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 0.65 |
| 0.73 | Defence Strength | 0.73 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wigan are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Salford City average 1.5 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.