Wigan Athletic U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res.: prediction and stats
Professional Development LeagueGroup StageKick-off on October 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC)
The Footlab model makes Bolton Wanderers Res. the favourite at 42%, against 21% for a draw and 38% for Wigan Athletic U21. The most likely score is 2-2.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Limited history for at least one of the two teams: read this prediction with caution.
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Wigan Athletic U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res.?
A very open match: only 45 Elo points separate Wigan Athletic U21 (1,688) and Bolton Wanderers Res. (1,733).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Wigan Athletic U21 have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Bolton Wanderers Res. have 2, 0 and 1.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Cardiff City U21(home) | 2-5 | Professional Development League |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Bristol City U21(away) | 2-2 | Professional Development League |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Charlton Athletic U21(home) | 3-2 | Professional Development League |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Sheffield Wednesday U21(home) | 0-2 | Professional Development League |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Hull City U21(home) | 2-0 | Professional Development League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Colchester United U21(home) | 7-0 | Professional Development League |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Charlton Athletic U21(away) | 1-0 | Professional Development League |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Queens Park Rangers U21(away) | 1-4 | Premier League Cup |
How many goals should we expect?
Wigan Athletic U21 score 2.5 and concede 2.2 goals per match over their last 15; Bolton Wanderers Res. score 3.0 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 81% probability of over 2.5 goals and 79% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan Athletic U21 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 1 | 13/15 | 12/15 |
| Bolton Wanderers Res. | 3.0 | 1.3 | 2 | 1/3 | 2/3 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Wigan Athletic U21 sit 14th in Professional Development League (1 points from 2 matches) and Bolton Wanderers Res. sit 1st (6 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton Wanderers Res. | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 6 |
| 14 | Wigan Athletic U21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Wigan Athletic U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res.?
- The Footlab model makes Bolton Wanderers Res. the favourite at 42%, against 21% for a draw and 38% for Wigan Athletic U21.
- Where and when is Wigan Athletic U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res. played?
- Wigan Athletic U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res. is played on October 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC), in the Professional Development League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 81% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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