Wigan vs Bolton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

League One Betting Preview: Wigan vs Bolton

Wigan clash with Bolton at The Brick Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 17 January.

We’re not convinced that Wigan and Bolton score three or more goals between them. As a result, we’ll visit the Total Goals market and bet on Under 2.5 which is priced at odds of -154.

Wigan Athletic were defeated on the road in their last League One game. Cardiff City won 1-0 at Cardiff City Stadium.

In the latest outing, Wigan claimed a 1-0 victory when visiting Preston North End in the FA Cup.

Bolton Wanderers suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 3-1 scoreline occurred away from home at Weston Homes Stadium against Peterborough United.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Bolton have won the last two clashes against Wigan. A 4-1 home success at Toughsheet Community Stadium was preceded by a 1-0 away win at The Brick Community Stadium. The past 9 H2H games have seen five Wigan triumphs, two Bolton wins and two draws.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Bolton	35	16	13	6	50	34	16	50:34	61
19	Wigan	33	9	10	14	35	46	-11	35:46	37

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Confirmed Lineups

Wigan confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Sam Tickle (GK), Will Aimson, James Carragher, Morgan Fox, Raphael Borges Rodrigues, Jensen Weir, Matthew Smith, Joseph Hungbo, Harrison Bettoni, Callum Wright, Dara Costelloe.

Bolton confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Jack Bonham (GK), Eoin Toal, Chris Forino-Joseph, George Johnston, Jordi Osei-Tutu, Josh Sheehan, Xavier Simons, Max Conway, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Sam Dalby, Mason Burstow.

Wigan vs Bolton Prediction & Betting Tips

Be ready for Wigan vs Bolton with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

For those that agree with our view that this will be low-scoring, take the -154 when it comes to Under 2.5 Goals. We don’t think this League One encounter will be a goalfest.

We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the League One experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.

Key Wigan vs Bolton Wanderers league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Wigan games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Wigan games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Wigan games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Bolton games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Bolton games.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 60.6% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

There’s an opportunity to land bigger odds by taking the Result & Total Goals market option. This means selecting Under 2.5 Goals along with opting for a specific team to claim a victory.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Wigan 0 - 1 Bolton

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Bolton to win by a 1-0 scoreline. At odds of +500, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sam Dalby To Score +240

Sam Dalby (Bolton) can be backed at +240 to find the net. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager which means we need him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Sam Dalby Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+245

First

+525

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Wigan vs Bolton Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The favourites are 46% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Bolton Wanderers being priced at +118 to come away with a victory in this League One encounter. Wigan Athletic are the +230 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

If Bolton only draw with Wigan, then the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager means you get half your stake back. However, you get a full payout at -120 if they’re able to land a victory.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. For Both Teams to Score betting opportunities, the market suggests that BTTS Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.

When it comes to every League One match, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+230

X

+225

2

+118

Half-Time Result

1

+270

X

+112

2

+170

Double Chance

1X

-167

12

-345

X2

-357

Draw No Bet

1

+128

2

-185

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-116

2 Hcp -0.25

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-152

Over 2.5

+107

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-118

Mason Burstow is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +430. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Mason Burstow (Bolton)

First

+220

Anytime

+430

John McAtee (Bolton)

First

+235

Anytime

+500

Sam Dalby (Bolton)

First

+245

Anytime

+525

Dara Costelloe (Wigan)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Marcus Forss (Bolton)

First

+300

Anytime

+600

Thierry Gale (Bolton)

First

+370

Anytime

+750

Amario Cozier-Duberry (Bolton)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Joseph Hungbo (Wigan)

First

+430

Anytime

+950

Raphael Borges Rodrigues (Wigan)

First

+480

Anytime

+950

Fraser Murray (Wigan)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Aaron Morley (Bolton)

First

+525

Anytime

+1050

Christian Saydee (Wigan)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Chris Sze (Wigan)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Xavier Simons (Bolton)

First

+575

Anytime

+1100

Callum Wright (Wigan)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Jordi Osei-Tutu (Bolton)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Matt Smith (Wigan)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Ryan Trevitt (Wigan)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Harry McHugh (Wigan)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Josh Sheehan (Bolton)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Kyle Dempsey (Bolton)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Callum McManaman (Wigan)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Will Aimson (Wigan)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Eoin Toal (Bolton)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Jensen Weir (Wigan)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Luke Robinson (Wigan)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

James Carragher (Wigan)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Tyrese Francois (Wigan)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Jason Kerr (Wigan)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Morgan Fox (Wigan)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Wigan haven’t triumphed in three straight games at The Brick Community Stadium. Ryan Lowe's team have racked up four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.60 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Bolton haven’t tasted victory in three consecutive matches on the road. The Lancashire outfit have racked up four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Bolton overcame Wigan 1-0 when the sides last met at The Brick Community Stadium. It has been two Wigan victories, one Bolton win and two draws in the previous 5 H2H games at The Brick Community Stadium.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Wigan Home Stats		2-4-4	1.70	0.60	1.10	1	9	3	7
Bolton Away Stats		2-4-4	2.40	0.90	1.50	4	6	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Wigan vs Bolton Lineups & Team News

Always review the Wigan vs Bolton team news before locking in your bets. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for League One along with up-to-date injury news.

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