Wigan vs Stockport Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Aug 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Wigan vs Stockport

League One sides Wigan and Stockport meet in this EFL Cup second round encounter at The Brick Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 26 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

After weighing everything up, the price of -102 for Under 2.5 Goals looks to be the sensible wager. Neither Wigan or Stockport might be prolific and this Total Goals pick provides lots of value.

Wigan Athletic drew away from home in their last game. A 2-2 League One scoreline was played out against Rotherham United at New York Stadium.

Stockport County won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-1 League One triumph at Edgeley Park against Burton Albion.

In their last EFL Cup matches, Wigan won 1-0 at home to Notts County, with Stockport winning 3-1 when hosting Crewe Alexandra.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Stockport and Wigan saw the former win away from home. It was a 2-0 League One triumph at The Brick Community Stadium.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Stockport	41	20	10	11	61	50	11	61:50	70
13	Wigan	43	14	13	16	49	56	-7	49:56	55

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Wigan vs Stockport Prediction & Betting Tips

Be fully equipped for Wigan vs Stockport with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

Our research tells us that odds of -102 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like a solid wager for this EFL Cup clash. This bet has a strong chance of landing a return according to the numbers.

Team news plays a valuable role and our football experts are always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of EFL Cup data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Wigan vs Stockport EFL Cup & league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 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 the last 2 Wigan games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Stockport games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Stockport games on the road.

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 50.5% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -102 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Wigan 1 - 1 Stockport

We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of +540. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kyle Wootton to Score +215

Kyle Wootton (Stockport) has managed two goals in his past five matches. It’s worth a gamble on the +215 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

Latest Kyle Wootton Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+600

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Wigan vs Stockport 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 bookies have priced up the Full-Time Result betting odds and Stockport County are +150 to land a EFL Cup victory, while Wigan Athletic are +163 to win. The draw is trading at +260 should you think the clash will end all square.

If you think that Stockport are able to beat Wigan, then the +112 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.

You can land odds which are similar whether you’re betting Over or Under 2.5 Goals. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -147.

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Full-Time Result

1

+163

X

+260

2

+150

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

+123

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-217

12

-400

X2

-233

Draw No Bet

1

-115

2

-123

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-154

2 Hcp -0.25

+112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-109

Over 2.5

-119

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

+107

Dara Costelloe is the First Goalscorer favourite at +650 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +215.

Dara Costelloe (Wigan)

First

+215

Anytime

+650

Kyle Wootton (Stockport)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Malik Mothersille (Stockport)

First

+245

Anytime

+600

Oliver Norwood (Stockport)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Jay Mingi (Stockport)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Jayden Fevrier (Stockport)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Lewis Fiorini (Stockport)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Lewis Bate (Stockport)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Corey O'Keeffe (Stockport)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Odin Bailey (Stockport)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Callum Connolly (Stockport)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Tayo Edun (Stockport)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Callum Camps (Stockport)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Danny Andrew (Stockport)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Morgan Fox (Wigan)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

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

Wigan Stats

Stockport Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.10 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 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Wigan vs Stockport Lineups & Team News

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