Wigan Athletic U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Sheffield Wednesday U21 travel to face Wigan Athletic U21 on Tuesday 7 April in the Professional Development League, with Christopher Park the venue – the ball rolls at 13:00 WAT. In the table, Wigan Athletic U21 are 12th, lower half, on 10 points after 9 matches; Sheffield Wednesday U21 are 16th (in the drop zone) with 7. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Wigan Athletic U21, last 5: WWLLD Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Hull City U21, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.
Sheffield Wednesday U21, last 5: DLLDW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Millwall U21, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Wigan Athletic U21, collecting 1.7 points per game to 1.0 for Sheffield Wednesday U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Wigan Athletic U21 2.4 xG, Sheffield Wednesday U21 1.8 xG – a total near 4.3. That is an open game on paper: 80% for three or more goals, 74% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Wigan Athletic U21 54%, draw 20%, Sheffield Wednesday U21 26%.
GG/NG: GG (74%) at 1.29.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (74%, odds 1.29). Most likely score in line with that pick: Wigan Athletic U21 2–1 Sheffield Wednesday U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Wigan Athletic U2154%fair 1.86 · @1.67
Draw20%fair 4.95 · @4.20
Sheffield Wednesday U2126%fair 3.85 · @3.60
4.27Expected goals
2.44Wigan Athletic U21 xG
1.83Sheffield Wednesday U21 xG
74%Both score
80%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–18%
2–27%
1–16%
3–16%
1–26%
3–26%
From our goals model: Wigan Athletic U21 2.4 – 1.8 Sheffield Wednesday U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Wigan Athletic U21 to win✗
54%
1.86
1.67
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.25
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
74%
1.36
1.29
Draw no bet
Wigan Athletic U21 (draw no bet)✗
67%
1.48
–
Asian handicap
Sheffield Wednesday U21 +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
93%
1.08
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
80%
1.25
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
58%
1.73
–
First team to score
Wigan Athletic U21 to score first✗
56%
1.77
–
Half-time result
Wigan Athletic U21 ahead at half-time✗
41%
2.42
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Wigan Athletic U21 / FT Wigan Athletic U21✗
33%
3.02
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
13.12
–
Recent results
Wigan Athletic U21 – last 6
WWLLDW
31 Mar
vs Hull City U21
2–0
W
27 Mar
@ Queens Park Rangers U21
3–2
W
24 Mar
vs Bristol City U21
2–3
L
13 Mar
@ Watford U21
2–4
L
10 Mar
vs Barnsley U21
1–1
D
2 Mar
@ Crewe Alexandra U21
3–1
W
2.2Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Sheffield Wednesday U21 – last 6
DLLDWD
31 Mar
@ Millwall U21
1–1
D
20 Mar
vs Brentford U21
1–2
L
16 Mar
@ Swansea City U21
1–5
L
10 Mar
@ Fleetwood Town U21
3–3
D
6 Mar
vs Peterborough United U21
2–1
W
2 Mar
@ Sheffield United U21
2–2
D
1.7Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Wigan Athletic U21 and Sheffield Wednesday U21.
What is the prediction for Wigan Athletic U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.29.
Who will win Wigan Athletic U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21?
On our numbers Wigan Athletic U21 have a 54% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Sheffield Wednesday U21 26%.
How many goals will there be in Wigan Athletic U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21?
We expect about 4.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 80% likely and both teams score 74% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Wigan Athletic U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21?
Our predicted score is Wigan Athletic U21 2–1 Sheffield Wednesday U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.3 goals in total.
When is Wigan Athletic U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21?
Wigan Athletic U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Tuesday 7 April 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at Christopher Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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