Our Wigan vs Wolverhampton U21 Prediction: 2-1
Wigan vs Wolverhampton U21 in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday October 7, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Wigan vs Wolverhampton U21 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 – Plymouth vs Wigan
Wigan will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 England League 1 draw against Plymouth on October 4. In that match, Wigan recorded 40% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Plymouth | 60% | 0 (2) | 1.4 | 45 |
 Wigan | 40% | 0 (5) | 1.12 | 44 |
Wolverhampton U21's Last Match – Wolverhampton U21 vs Leicester U21
Wolverhampton U21 will hope to extend their good run following a 4-3 England Premier League 2 win against Leicester U21 on October 3. In that match, Wolverhampton U21 recorded 50% possession and 7 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wolverhampton U21 | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 37 |
 Leicester U21 | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 50 |
Wigan vs Wolverhampton U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Wigan | Wolverhampton U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.88 | Attacking Strength | 0.99 |
| 0.64 | Defence Strength | 1.25 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wigan are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Wolverhampton U21 average 2.0 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.