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Leicester welcome Wigan on 27 October 2026 · 19:45 at King Power Stadium (Leicester). Leicester (67%) are our favourites for this one. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.
Wins: Wigan win, a draw, Wigan lose by 1. Loses: Wigan lose by 2 or more.
Leicester vs Wigan: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Leicester lie 10th, having collected 19 points after 13 matches (5W 4D 4L); Wigan lie 21st, having collected 11 points (3W 2D 9L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Leicester average 1.5 goals for and 1.5 against, compared with 0.7 for and 1.5 against for Wigan.
- Form in the competition. Leicester: 4W 3D 4L, goals 17–17; Wigan: 2W 1D 8L, goals 8–17.
- Head to head. In 4 previous meetings, Leicester have taken 3 wins to Wigan's 0 wins, plus 1 draw; the goal tally stands at 9–2.
What to expect
In our view Leicester hold the advantage. We project a 2–1 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 2–0 (10.3%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.52), which we give a 63% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 55%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 63%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 4; Leicester 3 wins, 1 draw, Wigan 0 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 2.8 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Leicester 17–17, Wigan 8–17.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 63%.
- Unavailable: Leicester 0, Wigan 0.
Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals
Another angle: Under 3.5 goals (probability 58%, top price 1.63). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Leicester: no absences. Wigan will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Leicester vs Wigan: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 1.42 | 5.20 | 7.50 |
| Market average | 1.38 | 4.87 | 6.93 |
| Lowest odds | 1.34 | 4.40 | 5.90 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.17 | 1.13 | 82.2% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.52 | 1.48 | 62.6% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.64 | 2.48 | 37.4% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.34 | 2.24 | 41.8% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.75 | 1.69 | 55.0% |
| BTTS – no | 2.20 | 2.06 | 45.0% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 27/10/26, 18:00. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 7.6%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Leicester 2–0 Wigan, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Leicester 10th (19 points), Wigan 21st (11 points).
- Form in the competition: Leicester 4W 3D 4L (17:17), Wigan 2W 1D 8L (8:17).
- H2H: 4 matches: Leicester 3W 1D 0L, goals 9–2.
- Absences: Leicester 0, Wigan 0.
Who will win Leicester vs Wigan?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Leicester vs Wigan: injuries and missing players
Leicester
- No reported absences
Wigan
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Huddersfield | 14 | 8-5-1 | 28:12 | 29 |
| 2 |  Stockport County | 14 | 8-2-4 | 26:14 | 26 |
| 3 |  Oxford United | 13 | 7-5-1 | 22:11 | 26 |
| 4 |  Luton | 14 | 7-3-4 | 27:21 | 24 |
| 5 |  Plymouth | 14 | 7-2-5 | 21:19 | 23 |
| 6 |  Reading | 14 | 6-4-4 | 25:15 | 22 |
| 7 |  Bradford | 13 | 6-4-3 | 10:8 | 22 |
| 8 |  Cambridge United | 14 | 5-6-3 | 21:21 | 21 |
| 9 |  Sheffield Wednesday | 13 | 5-5-3 | 22:14 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester | 13 | 5-4-4 | 22:19 | 19 |
| 11 |  Mansfield Town | 13 | 5-4-4 | 20:18 | 19 |
| 12 |  Milton Keynes Dons | 13 | 4-6-3 | 22:20 | 18 |
| 13 |  Wycombe | 13 | 4-6-3 | 21:23 | 18 |
| 14 |  Leyton Orient | 13 | 5-2-6 | 19:14 | 17 |
| 15 |  Burton Albion | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:21 | 17 |
| 16 |  Stevenage | 12 | 4-4-4 | 17:13 | 16 |
| 17 |  Notts County | 12 | 3-5-4 | 13:14 | 14 |
| 18 |  AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 3-4-6 | 9:21 | 13 |
| 19 |  Blackpool | 12 | 3-3-6 | 17:21 | 12 |
| 20 |  Doncaster | 13 | 3-3-7 | 14:22 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan | 14 | 3-2-9 | 11:22 | 11 |
| 22 |  Peterborough | 13 | 2-4-7 | 11:23 | 10 |
| 23 |  Barnsley | 12 | 2-3-7 | 12:22 | 9 |
| 24 |  Bromley | 13 | 2-3-8 | 13:33 | 9 |
Recent matches
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Leicester vs Wigan: last matches of both teams
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Team comparison
All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
Form in the competition
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Leicester vs Wigan?
Wigan +1.5 (Asian handicap) (1.80); Over 2.5 goals (1.52).
Who will win Leicester vs Wigan?
Our estimate gives Leicester a 67% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Wigan 13%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 27 October 2026 at 19:45, venue King Power Stadium, Leicester.
Who will be missing?
Leicester: no absences. Wigan: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 63% (odds 1.52) and under 2.5 goals at 37% (odds 2.64).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 55% (odds 1.75).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 2–0 (10.3%), then 2–1 (9.7%) and 1–0 (8.9%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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