What is our Wigan vs Reading prediction?
Wigan
0 - 2
Reading
Our prediction for this match: Wigan 0 - 2 Reading
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Wigan and Reading go head to head at The Brick Community Stadium, with the hosts desperate to get back on course in League One. The Latics are winless in their last four matches, losing three, and their attacking output remains a major concern. Changes could be on the cards, with Murray and Walsh both pushing for starting places as Wigan search for a spark. The home side have scored just 1.10 goals per game across their recent sample, highlighting the challenge facing them against a Reading side in much better form.
The Royals travel north on a four-game unbeaten run after delivering an emphatic 5-1 victory over MK Dons at the weekend. . Jack Marriott remains sidelined through injury, but his absence was hardly felt in that attacking display, and Reading have shown they possess other players capable of making the difference. Their away record is particularly encouraging, with the visitors scoring freely and showing greater consistency than their opponents.
With the Royals averaging 2.75 goals per away game and Wigan struggling offensively, Reading to Win is our main betting tip for this League One matchup, alongside Reading DNB and Reading to Score First.
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 15:00.
- League
- League 1
- Kick-off
- Sat 17 Oct 2026, 15:00UK time
Wigan vs Reading Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | ||
| Correct Score: Wigan 0-2 Reading | 9/1 | |
| Double Chance: 12 | 2/7 | |
| Draw No Bet: Reading | 4/11 | |
| Half Time/Full Time: Reading / Reading | 15/8 | |
| Asian Handicap: Reading -0.5 | 17/20 | |
| European Handicap: Reading +1 | 1/4 | |
| Player bets | ||
| Anytime Goalscorer: Jamie Reid | 7/5 | |
| First Goalscorer: Jamie Reid | 5/1 | |
| Goals | ||
| Both Teams to Score: No | 6/5 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals | 1/5 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals | 23/20 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals | 4/9 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals | 1/6 | |
| Reading Clean Sheet: Yes | 2/1 | |
| Corners | ||
| Total Corners: 9 - 11 | 8/5 | |
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View OfferWigan Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwllwldlwl | 1.00 |
| Home | wlwllw | 1.50 |
| Away | lldl | 0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 3.50 | 1.75 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Expected Goals | 1.43 | 1.40 | 1.47 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.46 | 1.39 | 1.56 |
Reading Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwllwddwl | 1.70 |
| Home | wwlwdl | 1.67 |
| Away | wldw | 1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.00 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 2.30 | 2.00 | 2.75 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.63 | 1.59 | 1.69 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.46 | 1.45 | 1.48 |
Wigan vs Reading Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Wigan (32%)
22 Matches
Reading (50%)
Wigan vs Reading Past Results
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