Wigan Athletic - Blackpool prediction 22/09/2026

Our Wigan Athletic vs Blackpool prediction for the EFL Trophy match on Sep 22, 2026, at 15:00 gives Wigan Athletic a 40% win probability, a 30% chance for a draw, and Blackpool a 30% chance. The match at DW Stadium looks tight, with both teams struggling for form in League 1.

Team Form

Wigan Athletic's recent form is poor. In their last five matches, they have one win, one draw, and three losses. They lost 0-1 at home to Wycombe Wanderers on Sep 19, drew 0-0 away at Sheffield Wednesday on Sep 12, and suffered a heavy 0-4 home defeat to Stockport County on Sep 5. Their only win came on Sep 2, a 3-1 home victory over Milton Keynes Dons. Before that, they lost 0-1 at AFC Wimbledon on Aug 30.

Blackpool's form is also weak. They have one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five. On Sep 19, they lost 2-4 at home to Plymouth Argyle. They drew 2-2 at home with Bromley on Sep 12, and lost 1-3 away at Reading on Sep 5. A 1-2 loss at Barnsley on Sep 2 was followed by a 4-0 home win over Peterborough United on Aug 29.

Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head record between Wigan Athletic and Blackpool is evenly balanced. In their last 14 meetings, Wigan Athletic have 5 wins, Blackpool have 5 wins, and there have been 4 draws. The most recent match on Mar 7, 2026, ended in a 1-1 draw at Blackpool. Before that, Blackpool won 2-0 at Wigan on Dec 20, 2025. Four of the last five matches have ended in draws, showing how close these teams are.

League Table Positions

Both teams play in League 1, but the JSON data does not include current league table positions or points. Based on their recent results, both are likely in the lower half of the table. Wigan Athletic have struggled at home, while Blackpool have been inconsistent away.

Win Probability: Wigan Athletic or Blackpool?

Based on the odds, form, and head-to-head record, we calculate the win probability as follows: Wigan Athletic 40%, draw 30%, Blackpool 30%. The bookmakers' average odds imply a very close match. The inverse of the best available odds (home 2.62, draw 2.32, away 2.32) suggests a home win probability around 35%, a draw around 35%, and an away win around 35% before removing the margin. After adjusting for Wigan's home advantage and the recent H2H trend of draws, we slightly favor Wigan Athletic but see a draw as a very likely outcome. Blackpool's away form is poor, which reduces their chances.

Odds & Match Prediction

The best odds for this match are: Wigan Athletic win at 2.62, draw at 2.32, and Blackpool win at 2.32. Bookmakers see this as a very even contest. Our Wigan Athletic vs Blackpool prediction is a low-scoring draw, based on the stats. Both teams have struggled to score consistently, and the head-to-head record shows four draws in the last five meetings. A 1-1 correct score is a possible betting tip.