Watford U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Watford U21 welcome Wigan Athletic U21 to Vicarage Road for a Professional Development League fixture on Friday 13 March (15:00 WAT).
Current form
Watford U21, last 5: DLDWL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Bristol City U21, away. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Wigan Athletic U21, last 4: DWWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Barnsley U21, at home. Scoring is no problem – 2.8 a game lately.
Momentum favours Wigan Athletic U21, collecting 1.8 points per game to 1.0 for Watford U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Watford U21 2.7 xG, Wigan Athletic U21 1.7 xG – a total near 4.4. That is an open game on paper: 82% for three or more goals, 72% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Watford U21 58%, draw 18%, Wigan Athletic U21 24%.
GG/NG: GG (72%) at 1.29.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (72%, odds 1.29). Most likely score in line with that pick: Watford U21 2–1 Wigan Athletic U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Watford U2158%fair 1.74 · @1.73
Draw18%fair 5.49 · @4.00
Wigan Athletic U2124%fair 4.13 · @3.50
4.40Expected goals
2.69Watford U21 xG
1.72Wigan Athletic U21 xG
72%Both score
82%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–18%
3–17%
2–27%
3–26%
1–16%
1–25%
From our goals model: Watford U21 2.7 – 1.7 Wigan Athletic 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
Watford U21 to win✓
58%
1.74
1.73
Double chance
Either team to win✓
82%
1.22
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
72%
1.39
1.29
Draw no bet
Watford U21 (draw no bet)✓
70%
1.42
–
Asian handicap
Wigan Athletic U21 +1.5 (Asian handicap)✗
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
93%
1.07
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
82%
1.23
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
55%
1.82
–
First team to score
Watford U21 to score first✓
60%
1.66
–
Half-time result
Watford U21 ahead at half-time✓
46%
2.18
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Watford U21 / FT Watford U21✓
38%
2.60
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
13.18
–
Recent results
Watford U21 – last 5
DLDWL
10 Mar
@ Bristol City U21
2–2
D
6 Mar
@ Sunderland U21
1–3
L
3 Mar
vs AFC Bournemouth U21
2–2
D
24 Feb
vs Brentford U21
3–1
W
13 Feb
@ Colchester United U21
2–5
L
2.0Scored / game
2.6Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Wigan Athletic U21 – last 4
DWWL
10 Mar
vs Barnsley U21
1–1
D
2 Mar
@ Crewe Alexandra U21
3–1
W
24 Feb
vs Fleetwood Town U21
5–3
W
17 Feb
@ Sheffield United U21
2–3
L
2.8Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Watford U21 and Wigan Athletic U21.
What is the prediction for Watford U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.29.
Who will win Watford U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
On our numbers Watford U21 have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Wigan Athletic U21 24%.
How many goals will there be in Watford U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
We expect about 4.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 82% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Watford U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
Our predicted score is Watford U21 2–1 Wigan Athletic U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.4 goals in total.
When is Watford U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
Watford U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Friday 13 March 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Vicarage Road.
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.
