League One· Regular Season - 11· DW Stadium
Wigan
Reading17 Oct
Wigan vs Reading Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 17 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.68
Expected goals
1.1 - 1.8
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| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Reading +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 91% | 1.10 | 1.04 |
| X2Reading or Draw | 75% | 1.33 | 1.30 |
| AH1 +1.5Wigan +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 69% | 1.44 | 1.24 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 64% | 1.55 | 1.42 |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 56% | 1.77 | 1.65 |
| 1XWigan or Draw | 53% | 1.87 | 1.76 |
| 2Reading to win | 47% | 2.15 | 2.03 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 44% | 2.29 | 2.15 |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 40% | 2.47 | 2.30 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 36% | 2.81 | 2.49 |
| AH2 -1.5Reading -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 31% | 3.27 | 3.34 |
| XDraw | 29% | 3.46 | 3.70 |
| 1Wigan to win | 25% | 4.07 | 3.50 |
| AH1 -1.5Wigan -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 9% | 11.38 | 6.95 |
Wigan vs Reading odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 3.40 | 3.40 | 1.95 | - | - | 1.55 | 2.30 |
| 1xBet | 3.48 | 3.54 | 2.00 | 1.65 | 2.15 | 1.55 | 2.30 |
| Dafabet | 3.50 | 3.70 | 2.03 | - | - | - | - |
| Bet365 | 3.50 | 3.60 | 1.95 | 1.67 | 2.15 | 1.57 | 2.25 |
| Marathonbet | 3.48 | 3.54 | 1.98 | 1.65 | 2.15 | 1.55 | 2.26 |
| Betfair | 3.40 | 3.75 | 2.00 | 1.67 | 2.15 | 1.57 | 2.38 |
| BetVictor | 3.30 | 3.60 | 1.95 | 1.64 | 2.08 | 1.55 | 2.25 |
| Pinnacle | 3.60 | 3.62 | 1.99 | 1.68 | 2.19 | - | - |
| SBO | 3.01 | 3.22 | 1.90 | - | - | - | - |
| Betano | 3.40 | 3.60 | 2.00 | 1.67 | 2.18 | 1.55 | 2.30 |
Wigan vs Reading preview & analysis
Match preview
Wigan host Reading in the League One (Regular Season - 11) at DW Stadium on Saturday, 17 October 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Wigan are struggling for results, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 8. Most recently they lost to Stevenage 0-1 away. They're 24th in the table with 4 points from 8 games. Reading arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 10 and conceding 6. Most recently they lost to Chelsea U21 0-2 at home. They're 6th in the table with 15 points from 9 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Wigan have won 1, Reading have won 5 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 2.3 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Reading favourites: Wigan 25%, draw 29%, Reading 47%. We expect around 2.9 goals (1.1 - 1.8 in expected goals), with 56% for over 2.5 and 60% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score at 1.55, which our model rates at a 60% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Wigan 1-2 Reading.
Recent form
Wigan- 10 OctAStevenage0-1
- 22 SeptHBlackpool3-2
- 19 SeptHWycombe0-1
- 12 SeptASheffield Wednesday0-0
- 5 SeptHStockport County0-4
Reading- 13 OctHChelsea U210-2
- 10 OctAMilton Keynes Dons5-1
- 3 OctHBradford1-1
- 26 SeptAWycombe2-2
- 19 SeptHNotts County2-0
Head to head
League One table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Plymouth | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | +6 | 19 |
| 2 |  Bradford | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 17 |
| 3 |  Stockport County | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +9 | 16 |
| 4 |  Huddersfield | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | +7 | 16 |
| 5 |  Cambridge United | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 16 |
| 6 | Reading | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +11 | 15 |
| 7 |  Sheffield Wednesday | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +7 | 15 |
| 8 |  Oxford United | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 14 |
| 22 |  Notts County | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 23 |  Milton Keynes Dons | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | -6 | 6 |
| 24 | Wigan | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -8 | 4 |
Wigan vs Reading: FAQ
What is the Wigan vs Reading prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score at odds of 1.55. Our predicted score is Wigan 1-2 Reading.
Who is the favourite to win Wigan vs Reading?
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Reading are favourites. Our model gives Wigan a 25% chance of winning, Reading 47%, and the draw 29%.
Will both teams score in Wigan vs Reading?
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We rate both teams to score at 60%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Wigan vs Reading kick off?
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Wigan vs Reading kicks off at 14:00 UTC on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at DW Stadium, Wigan.
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