Wigan vs Notts County Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Aug 2025

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. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

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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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.

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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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Wigan 1 - 0 Notts County

Wigan can be backed to win 1-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +550 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

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.

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.

Full-Time Result

1

-105

X

+260

2

+275

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+116

2

+310

Double Chance

1X

-370

12

-357

X2

-123

Draw No Bet

1

-238

2

+155

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-109

2 Hcp +0.5

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-130

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-119

No

-114

Joseph Hungbo (Wigan)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Chris Sze (Wigan)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Jonny Smith (Wigan)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Matt Smith (Wigan)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Harry McHugh (Wigan)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Dion Rankine (Wigan)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Callum McManaman (Wigan)

First

-

Anytime

--100

James Carragher (Wigan)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Luke Robinson (Wigan)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Will Aimson (Wigan)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Jason Kerr (Wigan)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Jensen Weir (Wigan)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Steven Sessegnon (Wigan)

First

-

Anytime

--100

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

Wigan Stats

Notts County Stats

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

Goals

• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches

Wigan vs Notts County Lineups & Team News

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