Wigan Athletic FC
Football England - EFL Cup The Brick Community Stadium Tue 12 Aug 14:45
Notts County FC
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EFL Cup Betting Preview: Wigan vs Notts County

Wigan host Notts County in this EFL Cup match at The Brick Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 12 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

We’re Expecting a Low-Scoring Encounter

We think the odds of -130 are really attractive when it comes to betting Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. It’s anticipated that Wigan and Notts County could play out a low-scoring contest.

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Both Teams Lost Last Time Out

Wigan Athletic were defeated in their last game. Away from home in League One, they suffered a 2-0 loss against Leyton Orient at BetWright Stadium.

Notts County were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Salford City by a 2-1 League Two scoreline at Meadow Lane.

Wigan vs Notts County Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Wigan vs Notts County betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Match Prediction

There’s a case for betting Under 2.5 Goals for this EFL Cup encounter. The numbers suggest that the two teams might struggle to exceed this total and the odds of -130 look more than fair.

A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key EFL Cup stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Wigan vs Notts County EFL Cup & league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Wigan games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Wigan games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Notts County games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Notts County games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Notts County games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 56.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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If you want to boost your Under 2.5 Goals selection at a bigger price, then there’s an opportunity to combine this pick with BTTS No. A Total Goals & Both Teams to Score bet can often make appeal.

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Our Match Prediction
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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -130
Full-Time Result Wigan -105
Both Team To Score No -114

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Wigan vs Notts County Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Wigan Trading at Shorter Odds Than Notts County

Some will want to go ahead and back Wigan Athletic at -105 to win this EFL Cup encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 51% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +275 for Notts County.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 option is the same as a win on the 1x2 market. Wigan are -109 when it comes to this selection, with their opponents Notts County +0.5 at -119 which means the draw is also included with this pick.

For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. For those anticipating both sides finding the net, then BTTS Yes might prove attractive. Alternatively, you can wager BTTS No.

No matter what EFL Cup match is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the leading football betting sites.

Player Goals
Joseph Hungbo (Wigan)
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Chris Sze (Wigan)
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Jonny Smith (Wigan)
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Team Stats

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

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Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 1 defeat and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
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Wigan vs Notts County Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Wigan vs Notts County team news beforehand. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the EFL Cup as well as the latest injury reports.

Previous Wigan Lineups

09 Aug League One
Leyton Orient 2-0 Wigan
02 Aug League One
Wigan 3-1 Northampton
03 May League One
Northampton 1-1 Wigan
29 Apr League One
Burton 1-1 Wigan
26 Apr League One
Wigan 1-1 Blackpool
21 Apr League One
Wigan 1-0 Rotherham

Previous Notts County Lineups

09 Aug League Two
Notts County 1-2 Salford
02 Aug League Two
Newport 1-1 Notts County
17 May League Two
Wimbledon 1-0 Notts County
10 May League Two
Notts County 0-1 Wimbledon
03 May League Two
Notts County 1-2 Doncaster
26 Apr League Two
Harrogate 1-3 Notts County
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