Wigan vs Blackpool: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Blackpool travel to face Wigan on Tuesday 22 September in the EFL Trophy, with DW Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 19:00 WAT. In the table, Wigan are 4th on 1 points after 3 matches; Blackpool are 2nd with 6.
Current form
Wigan, last 5: LDLWL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Wycombe, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 3 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Blackpool, last 5: LDLLW Their latest outing: 2–4 defeat to Plymouth, at home. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 2.5 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Wigan 2.5 xG, Blackpool 2.5 xG – a total near 5.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 88% and GG at 68%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Wigan 40%, draw 23%, Blackpool 37%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.53.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.53 – longer than our fair 1.46, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Wigan 2–2 Blackpool. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Wigan40%fair 2.49 · @2.25
Draw23%fair 4.41 · @3.10
Blackpool37%fair 2.69 · @2.70
5.00Expected goals
2.54Wigan xG
2.46Blackpool xG
68%Both score
88%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–27%
3–26%
2–35%
2–15%
1–25%
3–35%
From our goals model: Wigan 2.5 – 2.5 Blackpool 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 to win✓
40%
2.49
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.29
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.46
1.53
Draw no bet
Wigan (draw no bet)✓
52%
1.93
–
Asian handicap
Blackpool +1 (Asian handicap)
69%
1.44
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
96%
1.04
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
73%
1.36
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Over 4.5 goals✓
56%
1.79
–
First team to score
Wigan to score first✓
51%
1.98
–
Half-time result
Wigan ahead at half-time✓
36%
2.75
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Wigan / FT Wigan✓
27%
3.76
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–2✓
6%
17.94
–
Recent results
Wigan – last 6
LDLWLL
19 Sep
vs Wycombe
0–1
L
12 Sep
@ Sheffield Wednesday
0–0
D
5 Sep
vs Stockport County
0–4
L
2 Sep
vs Milton Keynes Dons
3–1
W
30 Aug
@ AFC Wimbledon
0–1
L
22 Aug
vs Leyton Orient
0–2
L
0.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
17%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Blackpool – last 6
LDLLWL
19 Sep
vs Plymouth
2–4
L
12 Sep
vs Bromley
2–2
D
5 Sep
@ Reading
1–3
L
2 Sep
@ Barnsley
1–2
L
29 Aug
vs Peterborough
4–0
W
25 Aug
vs Lincoln
1–4
L
1.8Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Wigan and Blackpool.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win Wigan vs Blackpool?
On our numbers Wigan have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Blackpool 37%.
How many goals will there be in Wigan vs Blackpool?
We expect about 5.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 88% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Wigan vs Blackpool?
Our predicted score is Wigan 2–2 Blackpool, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.0 goals in total.
When is Wigan vs Blackpool?
Wigan vs Blackpool (EFL Trophy) kicks off on Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at DW 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.
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