Wigan vs Luton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Feb 2026

League One Betting Preview: Wigan vs Luton

Wigan host Luton at The Brick Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Wednesday 18 February.

We’ll back Wigan +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and split our stake between 0 and +0.5 when the Latics clash with Luton. A victory delivers a nice payout at -161 although a draw would still mean a return.

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Wigan Athletic were beaten 2-1 at The Brick Community Stadium in their last game. This loss at home to Reading was their fourth straight defeat.

Three days ago, Wigan travelled to Premier League leaders Arsenal in the FA Cup and were defeated 4-0.

Luton Town have now lost five straight League One road games. In their previous appearance, Cardiff City won 3-1 at Cardiff City Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Luton have enjoyed three consecutive victories against Wigan. In the last clash, Luton secured a 1-0 win when hosting at Kenilworth Road. The previous 7 H2H games have ended in four Luton victories, two draws and a solitary win for Wigan.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Luton	31	13	6	12	41	38	3	41:38	45
22	Wigan	30	7	10	13	31	42	-11	31:42	31

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Wigan vs Luton Prediction & Betting Tips

The Wigan vs Luton betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

When Wigan line up for this League One game, we will back them at -161 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. We think the hosts are more than capable of avoiding defeat and might be able to land a win.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest League One stats.

Key Wigan vs Luton league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Wigan in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Luton in 7 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Luton in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Luton in 11 of their last 15 games on the road.

The top betting apps make it a 61.7% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Wigan 1 - 0 Luton

We’re taking a chance on Wigan to achieve a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +525 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Joe Taylor to Score +280

Joe Taylor (Wigan) has netted three goals in his past five League One games. We’re content to land the +280 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Joe Taylor Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+600

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Wigan vs Luton 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 bookmakers have betting odds of +155 for Luton Town to triumph in this League One clash, with Wigan Athletic trading at a price of +165 if you think they’ll win, while the draw is chalked up at +220.

Luton can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -123. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Wigan are -115.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. If you’re wagering on Both Teams to Score, you can bet Yes at -120 and No at -118.

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Full-Time Result

1

+165

X

+220

2

+155

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+106

2

+215

Double Chance

1X

-233

12

-345

X2

-250

Draw No Bet

1

-115

2

-123

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-161

2 Hcp -0.25

+112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-156

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-118

Those interested in favourite Devante Cole to find the net first are able to get +475. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +215.

Devante Cole (Luton)

First

+215

Anytime

+475

Gideon Kodua (Luton)

First

+225

Anytime

+475

Jordan Clark (Luton)

First

+245

Anytime

+525

Dara Costelloe (Wigan)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Nahki Wells (Luton)

First

+280

Anytime

+550

Joe Taylor (Wigan)

First

+280

Anytime

+600

Ali Al-Hamadi (Luton)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Joseph Hungbo (Wigan)

First

+410

Anytime

+850

Raphael Borges Rodrigues (Wigan)

First

+440

Anytime

+900

Fraser Murray (Wigan)

First

+460

Anytime

+900

Christian Saydee (Wigan)

First

+480

Anytime

+950

Davy van den Berg (Luton)

First

+550

Anytime

+1100

Kasey Palmer (Luton)

First

+575

Anytime

+1100

Callum Wright (Wigan)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Harry McHugh (Wigan)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Ryan Trevitt (Wigan)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Matt Smith (Wigan)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Jake Richards (Luton)

First

+700

Anytime

+1300

Hakeem Odoffin (Luton)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Callum McManaman (Wigan)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Liam Walsh (Luton)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Jensen Weir (Wigan)

First

+800

Anytime

+1500

George Saville (Luton)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Jason Kerr (Wigan)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

James Carragher (Wigan)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

It’s now been three straight Wigan defeats at The Brick Community Stadium. The Latics have racked up four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Luton have suffered five consecutive away losses. Jack Wilshere's side have seven defeats, two wins and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Luton beat Wigan 2-0 when the teams last met at The Brick Community Stadium. The previous 3 H2H matches at The Brick Community Stadium have featured two Luton wins and one draw.

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	0.70	1.00	2	8	4	6
Luton Away Stats		2-1-7	2.50	0.80	1.70	4	6	3	7

• 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 Luton Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Wigan vs Luton team news. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for League One and the newest injury information.

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