Wigan vs Port Vale Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2025

League One Betting Preview: Wigan vs Port Vale

Wigan host Port Vale in this League One game at The Brick Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

We are expecting a low number of goals when Wigan meet Port Vale. The odds of -164 for Under 2.5 look really attractive and we can play the Total Goals market with confidence.

Not thinking this will be a goal-fest? Secure the best BetMGM promo code and have a look through our review before you stake anything.

Wigan Athletic were beaten 1-0 at The Brick Community Stadium in their last game, being turned over at home to Wycombe Wanderers.

Port Vale played out a 1-1 draw in their previous game. This was on their travels to The Cherry Red Records Stadium, with AFC Wimbledon the opponents.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Brick Community Stadium played host to the last head-to-head when home team Wigan drew 0-0 with Port Vale.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
17	Wigan	17	5	7	5	20	20	0	20:20	22
24	Port Vale	18	3	5	10	11	21	-10	11:21	14

View Full Table

Confirmed Lineups

Wigan confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Sam Tickle (GK), Will Aimson, Jason Kerr, Morgan Fox, Matthew Smith, Fraser Murray, Callum Wright, Oliver Cooper, Joseph Hungbo, Christian Saydee, Dara Costelloe.

Port Vale confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Joe Gauci (GK), Ben Heneghan, Connor Hall, Jesse Debrah, George Byers, Ben Garrity, Kyle John, George Hall, Dajaune Brown, Devante Cole, Ronan Curtis.

Wigan vs Port Vale Prediction & Betting Tips

Be ready for Wigan vs Port Vale 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

We’re not expecting the net to bulge too many times, with Under 2.5 Goals anticipated for this League One encounter. This selection gives us generous betting odds of -164.

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the League One experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.

Key Wigan vs Port Vale league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Wigan games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Wigan games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Wigan games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Port Vale games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Port Vale games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 12 Port Vale games.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 62.1% prospect of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Bigger odds can be secured by going for an alternative wager where Under 2.5 Goals is combined with BTTS No. This means you need at least one team to draw a blank for the bet to land.

Discover the best value in betting. Our expert guide lists today’s top free bets, promo codes and new customer bonuses.

Our Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -164 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Correct Score Prediction

Wigan 1 - 1 Port Vale

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +430 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Fraser Murray to Score +440

Fraser Murray (Wigan) has registered three goals in his past six League One home matches. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +440.

Latest Fraser Murray Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+410

First

+800

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Wigan vs Port Vale 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.

If you want to back Port Vale to win this League One clash, then the bookies have priced them up at +200 on the 1x2 market. Wigan Athletic are available at betting odds of +133 and the draw is +220.

Wigan are available at odds of -103 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Port Vale to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. If you’re expecting at least one team to draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is available at -132.

No matter what League One 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

+133

X

+220

2

+200

Half-Time Result

1

+190

X

+106

2

+250

Double Chance

1X

-303

12

-345

X2

-192

Draw No Bet

1

-154

2

+108

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-103

2 Hcp +0.25

-130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-164

Over 2.5

+120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-109

No

-132

Those interested in favourite Devante Cole to find the net first can get +370, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +170.

Devante Cole (Port Vale)

First

+170

Anytime

+370

Dara Costelloe (Wigan)

First

+235

Anytime

+500

Ruari Paton (Port Vale)

First

+245

Anytime

+525

Jayden Stockley (Port Vale)

First

+270

Anytime

+575

Dajaune Brown (Port Vale)

First

+295

Anytime

+650

Paul Mullin (Wigan)

First

+300

Anytime

+600

Ronan Curtis (Port Vale)

First

+335

Anytime

+700

Joseph Hungbo (Wigan)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

George Hall (Port Vale)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Raphael Borges Rodrigues (Wigan)

First

+410

Anytime

+800

Fraser Murray (Wigan)

First

+410

Anytime

+800

Chris Sze (Wigan)

First

+460

Anytime

+950

Christian Saydee (Wigan)

First

+460

Anytime

+1000

Callum Wright (Wigan)

First

+550

Anytime

+1100

Harry McHugh (Wigan)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Matt Smith (Wigan)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Callum McManaman (Wigan)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Oliver Cooper (Wigan)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Ryan Trevitt (Wigan)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Funso Ojo (Port Vale)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Liam Spencer Gordon (Port Vale)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

James Carragher (Wigan)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Will Aimson (Wigan)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Jensen Weir (Wigan)

First

+800

Anytime

+1500

Jordan Shipley (Port Vale)

First

+800

Anytime

+1500

Luke Robinson (Wigan)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Jason Kerr (Wigan)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Tyrese Francois (Wigan)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Jack Shorrock (Port Vale)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Morgan Fox (Wigan)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Wigan have now lost three consecutive games at The Brick Community Stadium. Ryan Lowe's team have secured five victories, three defeats and two draws in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

Port Vale have avoided defeat in their last three away matches. The Valiants have racked up five wins, three defeats and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

The last meeting at The Brick Community Stadium saw Wigan and Port Vale draw 0-0.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Wigan Home Stats		5-2-3	2.00	1.20	0.80	2	8	3	7
Port Vale Away Stats		5-2-3	2.30	1.40	0.90	3	7	4	6

• 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 Port Vale Lineups & Team News

Always review the Wigan vs Port Vale team news before locking in your bets. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for League One along with the latest injury news.

Wigan Athletic Team Page Port Vale Team Page

Top Football Pages