EFL League One

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 19:45

Leicester

Team Performance 5 out of 10

Wigan Athletic

Team Performance 2 out of 10

Leicester vs Wigan Athletic Prediction & Stats | EFL League One | 27/10

The encounter between Leicester and Wigan Athletic is set to kick off at 19:45 on Tuesday, 27/10.

This EFL League One fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

Draw

Why we predict a draw

We expect the match between Leicester and Wigan Athletic to end in a draw.

Both teams appear evenly matched, and we expect a balanced contest where neither side fully dominates. A draw looks like a likely outcome after 90 minutes.

Key Betting Insights

Leicester

Scored 14 goals in their last 5 matches
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches

Wigan Athletic

Scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
Under 10.5 corners landed in 5 of Wigan Athletic's last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches

Draw: 4/1

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Leicester Preview

Leicester has completed 10 fixtures in the EFL League One, securing 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses — an average of 1.5 points per game. In the EFL League One, the team has scored 16 goals (1.6 per game) and conceded 15 (1.5 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Leicester has played 63 matches, scoring 88 goals (1.4 per match) and conceding 93 (1.48 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Leicester

Goals Scored: 88

Goals Conceded: 93

Average Goals Scored: 1.4

Average Goals Conceded: 1.48

Wins: 19

Goal Difference: -5

Date	Game	Result
24/10	Luton Town 2 - 1 Leicester	L
20/10	Bromley 0 - 4 Leicester	W
17/10	Leicester 2 - 1 Doncaster Rovers	W
10/10	Leicester 1 - 3 Peterborough United	L
06/10	Stevenage 2 - 1 Leicester	L

Leicester to win the match: 2/5

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £14.00

Wigan Athletic Preview

Across 10 EFL League One matches, Wigan Athletic has posted 2 victories, 1 stalemates, and 7 defeats, averaging 0.7 points per fixture. In those games they scored 7 (0.7 per match) and conceded 15 (1.5 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Wigan Athletic has earned 21 wins from 69 matches across all competitions, scoring 71 goals (1.03 per match) and conceding 92 (1.33 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Wigan Athletic

Goals Scored: 71

Goals Conceded: 92

Average Goals Scored: 1.03

Average Goals Conceded: 1.33

Wins: 21

Goal Difference: -21

Date	Game	Result
24/10	Huddersfield Town 2 - 1 Wigan Athletic	L
20/10	Oxford United 2 - 1 Wigan Athletic	L
17/10	Wigan Athletic 1 - 0 Reading	W
10/10	Stevenage 1 - 0 Wigan Athletic	L
22/09	Wigan Athletic 3 - 2 Blackpool	W

Wigan Athletic to win the match: 6/1

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £70.00

Statistical Insights for Leicester vs Wigan Athletic

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Leicester vs Wigan Athletic fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Leicester

England - EFL League One

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L W W L L	1.2
Home	W L W L W	1.8
Away	L W L D W	1.4

Wigan Athletic

England - EFL League One

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L L W L W	1.2
Home	W W L L W	1.8
Away	L L L D L	0.2

Favourite

Home Win

4/9

68.49%

Draw

4/1

21.01%

Away Win

11/2

15.38%

Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Leicester

last 5 matches

Wigan Athletic

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Leicester scored +50% more goals than Wigan Athletic in the last 5 matches.

Leicester and Wigan Athletic goals scored count, last 5 matches

Luton Town

Bromley

Doncaster Rovers

Peterborough United

Stevenage

Huddersfield Town

Oxford United

Reading

Stevenage

Blackpool

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Leicester

last 5 matches

Wigan Athletic

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Leicester conceded +14% more goals than Wigan Athletic in the last 5 matches.

Leicester and Wigan Athletic goals conceded count, last 5 matches

Luton Town

Bromley

Doncaster Rovers

Peterborough United

Stevenage

Huddersfield Town

Oxford United

Reading

Stevenage

Blackpool

Key metrics

Corners

Leicester

last 5 matches

Wigan Athletic

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Leicester received +75% more corners than Wigan Athletic in the last 5 matches.

Leicester and Wigan Athletic corners count, last 5 matches

Luton Town

Bromley

Doncaster Rovers

Peterborough United

Stevenage

Huddersfield Town

Oxford United

Reading

Stevenage

Blackpool

Key metrics

Cards

Leicester

last 5 matches

Wigan Athletic

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Wigan Athletic received +200% more cards than Leicester in the last 5 matches.

Leicester and Wigan Athletic cards count, last 5 matches

Luton Town

Bromley

Doncaster Rovers

Peterborough United

Stevenage

Huddersfield Town

Oxford United

Reading

Stevenage

Blackpool

Published on 24 October 2026, at 01:00 Last updated on 26 October 2026, at 00:16

Dave Kuzio Content Manager

Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.