Wigan vs Reading Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Oct 2026

Wigan vs Reading Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Reading To Win @ +107

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We’re of the opinion that Reading will have the upper hand against Wigan and they stand out at +107. The Full-Time Result price looks value and we’re bullish when it comes to yielding dividends.

Continue reading for our complete Wigan vs Reading betting analysis, delivering an in-depth look at our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

Wigan vs Reading Preview

Wigan square off against Reading at The Brick Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Saturday 17 October.

Wigan Athletic lost on the road in their last League One game, making it back-to-back league defeats. Stevenage won 1-0 at Lamex Stadium.

Reading won their previous game by a 5-1 scoreline. It was away from home against Milton Keynes Dons at Stadium MK.

H2H: 7 Reading Victories in Previous 10 Head-to-Head Clashes

Reading have won four on the spin against Wigan. In the last clash, home side Reading claimed a 3-0 victory at Select Car Leasing Stadium. The past 10 H2H meetings have included seven victories for Reading, two wins for Wigan and a single draw.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Reading	12	6	3	3	25	13	12	25:13	21
24	Wigan	12	2	1	9	8	20	-12	8:20	7

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Confirmed Lineups

Wigan confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joe Whitworth (GK), Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen, James Carragher, Finley Burns, Archie Harris, Charlie Gray, Jensen Weir, Connor Barrett, Reggie Walsh, Bradley Burrowes, Scott Hogan.

Reading confirmed lineup (4-1-3-2): Joel Pereira (GK), Udoka Godwin-Malife, Paudie O'Connor, Jeriel Dorsett, Haydon Roberts, Andy Rinomhota, Kyreece Lisbie, Lewis Wing, Paddy Lane, Josh Stokes, Jamie Reid.

Main Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the chance to land value on Reading who are available at odds of +107. It looks like an attractive price when it comes to this pick and the visitors can win this League One encounter.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• Wigan have lost 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Wigan have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
• Wigan have lost their last 2 games.
• Wigan have lost their last 4 games against Reading.

The Sportsgambler.com football experts keep abreast of the latest League One team news and form guide considering they could have a bearing on the outcome. It’s also important for our readers to have access to stats.

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 48.3% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

If you’re able to forecast that Reading will prosper along with the goal tally, then you can mix the two options to secure a bigger price on the Match Result & Total market.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wigan 0 - 1 Reading

Reading are available to back at +575 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jack Marriott to Score +125

Jack Marriott (Reading) has managed eight goals in his past seven League One matches. There are odds of +125 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest Jack Marriott Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+118

First

+310

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Wigan vs Reading 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.

Reading are available at -115 to come away with a triumph in this League One clash, meaning a 53% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Wigan Athletic are trading at +290.

You can choose between Reading -0.5 at -127 or Wigan +0.5 at -114 if you’re looking to bet on the Asian Handicap. The former is the same as the 1x2 market, while the latter means you also get a payout if it’s a draw.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -161 on the Both Teams to Score market.

The best betting sites push the boat out to ensure that football bettors can select from hundreds of markets. You can access them for every League One match before making a decision.

Full-Time Result

1

+290

X

+265

2

-115

Half-Time Result

1

+295

X

+123

2

+128

Double Chance

1X

-119

12

-435

X2

-476

Draw No Bet

1

+175

2

-270

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-114

2 Hcp -0.5

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+102

Over 2.5

-147

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-161

No

+110

Jack Marriott is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +310 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +118.

Jack Marriott (Reading)

First

+310

Anytime

+118

Jamie Reid (Reading)

First

+450

Anytime

+175

Paddy Lane (Reading)

First

+500

Anytime

+200

Akeel Higgins (Wigan)

First

+600

Anytime

+245

Dara Costelloe (Wigan)

First

+650

Anytime

+265

Lewis Wing (Reading)

First

+750

Anytime

+295

Daniel Kyerewaa (Reading)

First

+750

Anytime

+300

Udoka Godwin-Malife (Reading)

First

+750

Anytime

+310

Fraser Murray (Wigan)

First

+900

Anytime

+390

Max Power (Wigan)

First

+950

Anytime

+390

George Earthy (Reading)

First

+1000

Anytime

+410

Christian Saydee (Wigan)

First

+1050

Anytime

+425

Charlie Savage (Reading)

First

+1000

Anytime

+430

Chris Sze (Wigan)

First

+1050

Anytime

+450

Ashqar Ahmed (Reading)

First

+1200

Anytime

+480

Jeriel Dorsett (Reading)

First

+1200

Anytime

+500

Luke Harris (Wigan)

First

+1200

Anytime

+525

Liam Fraser (Reading)

First

+1300

Anytime

+540

Ryan Trevitt (Wigan)

First

+1300

Anytime

+550

Callum McManaman (Wigan)

First

+1400

Anytime

+575

Jensen Weir (Wigan)

First

+1400

Anytime

+600

Haydon Roberts (Reading)

First

+1500

Anytime

+650

James Carragher (Wigan)

First

+1700

Anytime

+750

Paudie O'Connor (Reading)

First

+1700

Anytime

+750

Morgan Fox (Wigan)

First

+1900

Anytime

+800

Stats: Last 10 League matches only.
Wigan have finished with five wins, four losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Reading have clocked up four draws, four losses and two wins in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

The previous The Brick Community Stadium encounter involved a 2-1 Reading win against Wigan. Reading have triumphed in four of the previous 5 H2H meetings at The Brick Community Stadium, while Wigan have won once.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Wigan Home Stats		5-1-4	2.20	1.20	1.00	4	6	2	8
Reading Away Stats		2-4-4	2.30	1.20	1.10	4	6	6	4

• 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 Reading Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Wigan vs Reading team news. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for League One along with up-to-date injury news.

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