Our Wigan vs Bolton Prediction: 1-1
Wigan vs Bolton in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Wigan vs Bolton prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Wigan's Last Match – Preston vs Wigan
Determined to maintain their recent success, Wigan must win following their 1-0 England FA Cup victory against Preston on January 9. In that match, Wigan had 31% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Preston | 69% | 0 (3) | 0.46 | 49 |
 Wigan | 31% | 0 (3) | 1.54 | 38 |
Bolton's Last Match – Bolton vs Port Vale
Bolton will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 England EFL Trophy defeat at the hands of Port Vale on January 13.
Wigan vs Bolton Stats
Key Stats
| Wigan | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.61 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 0.66 | Defence Strength | 1.02 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wigan are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Bolton average 0.8 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Wigan 9-9
Bolton 8-14
What are the odds for this match?
Wigan to win: @3.1
Draw: @3.3
Bolton to win: @2.25