Wigan Athletic vs Reading Prediction & Stats | EFL League One | 17/10
The encounter between Wigan Athletic and Reading is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 17/10.
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
Under 2.5 Goals
Why we predict under 2.5 Goals
Our tip is Under 2.5 Goals for the Wigan Athletic vs Reading matchup.
We anticipate a balanced game with both teams focusing on structure rather than risk-taking. Chances may be rare, leading to a result with two or fewer total goals.
Key Betting Insights
Wigan Athletic
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
4 matches against Reading ended in a draw
Scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches
Reading
Scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
4 matches against Wigan Athletic ended in a draw
Under 2.5 Goals: 11/10
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Wigan Athletic Preview
Wigan Athletic has completed 8 fixtures in the EFL League One, securing 1 wins, 1 draws, and 6 losses — an average of 0.5 points per game. In the EFL League One, the team has scored 5 goals (0.63 per game) and conceded 13 (1.63 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Wigan Athletic has played 67 matches, scoring 69 goals (1.03 per match) and conceding 90 (1.34 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Wigan Athletic
Goals Scored:69
Goals Conceded:90
Average Goals Scored:1.03
Average Goals Conceded:1.34
Wins:20
Goal Difference:-21
Date
Game
Result
17/10
Wigan Athletic
1 - 0
Reading
W
10/10
Stevenage
1 - 0
Wigan Athletic
L
22/09
Wigan Athletic
3 - 2
Blackpool
W
19/09
Wigan Athletic
0 - 1
Wycombe Wanderers
L
12/09
Sheffield Wednesday
0 - 0
Wigan Athletic
D
Wigan Athletic to win the match: 11/4
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Reading Preview
Across 9 EFL League One matches, Reading has posted 4 victories, 3 stalemates, and 2 defeats, averaging 1.67 points per fixture. In those games they scored 22 (2.44 per match) and conceded 11 (1.22 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Reading has earned 25 wins from 66 matches across all competitions, scoring 104 goals (1.58 per match) and conceding 86 (1.3 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Reading
Goals Scored:104
Goals Conceded:88
Average Goals Scored:1.55
Average Goals Conceded:1.31
Wins:25
Goal Difference:16
Date
Game
Result
17/10
Wigan Athletic
1 - 0
Reading
L
13/10
Reading
0 - 2
Chelsea U21
L
10/10
Milton Keynes Dons
1 - 5
Reading
W
03/10
Reading
1 - 1
Bradford City
D
26/09
Wycombe Wanderers
2 - 2
Reading
D
Reading to win the match: 5/6
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Statistical Insights for Wigan Athletic vs Reading
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 Wigan Athletic vs Reading fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Wigan Athletic
England - EFL League One
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
L
D
L
0.8
Home
W
L
L
W
L
1.2
Away
L
D
L
L
D
0.4
Reading
England - EFL League One
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
L
W
D
D
1
Home
L
D
W
L
W
1.4
Away
W
D
L
W
D
1.6
Home Win
5/2
28.17%
Draw
11/5
31.25%
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Away Win
8/11
56.82%
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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
Wigan Athletic
3
last 5 matches
Reading
8
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Reading scored +167% more goals than Wigan Athletic in the last 5 matches.
Wigan Athletic and Reading goals scored count, last 5 matches
Stevenage
0
Blackpool
3
Wycombe Wanderers
0
Sheffield Wednesday
0
Stockport County
0
0
Wigan Athletic
0
Chelsea U21
5
Milton Keynes Dons
1
Bradford City
2
Wycombe Wanderers
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Wigan Athletic
8
last 5 matches
Reading
7
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Wigan Athletic conceded +14% more goals than Reading in the last 5 matches.
Wigan Athletic and Reading goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Stevenage
1
Blackpool
2
Wycombe Wanderers
1
Sheffield Wednesday
0
Stockport County
4
1
Wigan Athletic
2
Chelsea U21
1
Milton Keynes Dons
1
Bradford City
2
Wycombe Wanderers
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Key metrics
Corners
Wigan Athletic
27
last 5 matches
Reading
33
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Reading received +22% more corners than Wigan Athletic in the last 5 matches.
Wigan Athletic and Reading corners count, last 5 matches
Stevenage
7
Blackpool
3
Wycombe Wanderers
4
Sheffield Wednesday
7
Stockport County
6
5
Wigan Athletic
7
Chelsea U21
5
Milton Keynes Dons
9
Bradford City
7
Wycombe Wanderers
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Key metrics
Cards
Wigan Athletic
17
last 5 matches
Reading
8
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Wigan Athletic received +113% more cards than Reading in the last 5 matches.
Wigan Athletic and Reading cards count, last 5 matches
Stevenage
4
Blackpool
2
Wycombe Wanderers
6
Sheffield Wednesday
3
Stockport County
2
2
Wigan Athletic
0
Chelsea U21
1
Milton Keynes Dons
2
Bradford City
3
Wycombe Wanderers
Dave Kuzio
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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.
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