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Oxford United vs Wigan, 20 October 2026 · 19:45 at Kassam Stadium (Oxford). The odds point to Oxford United (49%) as favourites. Below: our tip, outcome probabilities, team news and analysis.
Oxford United vs Wigan: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Oxford United lie 3rd, having collected 26 points after 13 matches (7W 5D 1L); Wigan lie 21st, having collected 11 points (3W 2D 9L).
What to expect
In our view Oxford United hold the advantage. We project a 2–1 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (11.6%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Both teams to score (odds 1.75), which we give a 55% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 55%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 52%.
The prediction at a glance
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 52%.
- Unavailable: Oxford United 0, Wigan 0.
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals
Another angle: Over 2.5 goals (probability 52%, top price 1.88). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Oxford United: no absences. Wigan will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Oxford United vs Wigan: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 2.02 | 3.62 | 4.20 |
| Market average | 1.90 | 3.52 | 3.82 |
| Lowest odds | 1.85 | 3.15 | 3.35 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.28 | 1.24 | 74.6% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.88 | 1.82 | 51.7% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.03 | 1.95 | 48.3% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.16 | 2.94 | 31.5% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.75 | 1.70 | 54.6% |
| BTTS – no | 2.10 | 2.05 | 45.4% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 20/10/26, 18:00. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 7.4%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Oxford United 1–1 Wigan, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Oxford United 3rd (26 points), Wigan 21st (11 points).
- Absences: Oxford United 0, Wigan 0.
Who will win Oxford United 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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Oxford United vs Wigan: injuries and missing players
Oxford United
- 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 |
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Oxford United vs Wigan?
Draw or Wigan (X2) (1.95); Both teams to score (1.75).
Who will win Oxford United vs Wigan?
Our estimate gives Oxford United a 49% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Wigan 24%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 20 October 2026 at 19:45, venue Kassam Stadium, Oxford.
Who will be missing?
Oxford United: 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 52% (odds 1.88) and under 2.5 goals at 48% (odds 2.03).
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 1–1 (11.6%), then 1–0 (10.5%) and 2–1 (9.6%).
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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