Our Wigan vs Bolton Prediction: 1-1
Wigan vs Bolton in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Wigan vs Bolton 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 – Preston vs Wigan
Determined to maintain their recent success, Wigan must win following their 1-0 England FA Cup victory against Preston on January 9. In that match, Wigan had 31% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preston | 69% | 0 (3) | 0.46 | 49 |
Wigan | 31% | 0 (3) | 1.54 | 38 |
Bolton's Last Match – Peterborough vs Bolton
Bolton will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-3 England League 1 defeat at the hands of Peterborough on January 10. In that match, Bolton controlled 42% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Peterborough | 58% | 0 (7) | 0.96 | 50 |
Bolton | 42% | 0 (2) | 1.88 | 46 |
Wigan vs Bolton Stats
Key Stats
| Wigan | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.61 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 0.66 | Defence Strength | 1.02 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wigan are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Bolton average 1.1 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Wigan 9-9
Bolton 11-13
What are the odds for this match?
Wigan to win: @3.5
Draw: @3.1
Bolton to win: @2.05



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