Oxford United vs Wigan: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Oxford United welcome Wigan to Kassam Stadium for a League One fixture on Tuesday 20 October (19:45 WAT). In the table, Oxford United are 3rd, among the top four, on 26 points after 13 matches; Wigan are 21st (lower half) with 11. There are 15 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Oxford United, last 5: DWDDW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Mansfield Town, away. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game.
Wigan, last 5: WLWLD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Reading, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Momentum favours Oxford United, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.2 for Wigan.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Oxford United 1.7 xG, Wigan 0.9 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Oxford United 56%, draw 22%, Wigan 22%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Oxford United to win (56%, odds 1.95 – longer than our fair 1.79, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Oxford United 1–0 Wigan. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Oxford United56%fair 1.79 · @1.95
Draw22%fair 4.54 · @3.25
Wigan22%fair 4.51 · @3.70
2.59Expected goals
1.66Oxford United xG
0.93Wigan xG
57%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–012%
1–112%
2–010%
2–110%
0–08%
0–17%
From our goals model: Oxford United 1.7 – 0.9 Wigan 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
Oxford United to win✓
56%
1.79
1.95 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
57%
1.77
1.67
Draw no bet
Oxford United (draw no bet)✓
72%
1.40
–
Asian handicap
Wigan +1 (Asian handicap)
60%
1.66
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.92
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
First team to score
Oxford United to score first✓
59%
1.68
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.36
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Oxford United / FT Oxford United✓
33%
2.99
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
10%
10.40
–
Recent results
Oxford United – last 6
DWDDWW
15 Oct
@ Mansfield Town
1–1
D
10 Oct
@ Notts County
2–1
W
6 Oct
@ Exeter City
2–2
D
19 Sep
vs Cambridge United
1–1
D
12 Sep
vs Burton Albion
3–0
W
5 Sep
@ Leicester
4–0
W
2.2Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Wigan – last 6
WLWLDL
17 Oct
vs Reading
1–0
W
10 Oct
@ Stevenage
0–1
L
22 Sep
vs Blackpool
3–2
W
19 Sep
vs Wycombe
0–1
L
12 Sep
@ Sheffield Wednesday
0–0
D
5 Sep
vs Stockport County
0–4
L
0.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
17%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Oxford United and Wigan.
What is the prediction for Oxford United vs Wigan?
Our pick is Oxford United to win with a 56% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.95.
Who will win Oxford United vs Wigan?
On our numbers Oxford United have a 56% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Wigan 22%.
How many goals will there be in Oxford United vs Wigan?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Oxford United vs Wigan?
Our predicted score is Oxford United 1–0 Wigan, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Oxford United vs Wigan?
Oxford United vs Wigan (League One) kicks off on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Kassam Stadium.
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.
