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Leicester play Wigan at home on 27 October 2026 · 19:45 at King Power Stadium (Leicester). For us, Leicester (67%) are favourites. Our tip, estimated probabilities, absences and a match analysis are below.
Leicester vs Wigan: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Leicester are 10th in the table, on 19 points after 13 matches (5W 4D 4L), and Wigan are 21st, on 11 points (3W 2D 9L).
- Attack and defence. On average Leicester score 1.5 goals a match in the competition and concede 1.5; for Wigan the figures are 0.7 scored and 1.5 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Leicester: 4W 3D 4L, goals 17–17; Wigan: 2W 1D 8L, goals 8–17.
- Head to head. From 4 meetings: 3 wins for Leicester, 0 wins for Wigan and 1 draw, with the goals at 9–2.
What to expect
For us, Leicester are the more likely winners. We estimate a 2–1 score, roughly 3 goals in all, with 2–0 (10.3%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.
In the goals market we pick Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.52), and we rate it at 63%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 55% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 63% chance.
Prediction summary
- Meetings: 4; Leicester 3 wins, 1 draw, Wigan 0 wins.
- An average of 2.8 goals per meeting between these teams.
- In the competition, goals scored–conceded: Leicester 17–17, Wigan 8–17.
- Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 63%.
- Out: Leicester 0, Wigan 0.
Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals
Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals (probability 58%, best price 1.63). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Leicester: no absences. Absent for Wigan: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Leicester vs Wigan: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 1.42 | 5.20 | 7.50 |
| Market average | 1.38 | 4.87 | 6.93 |
| Lowest odds | 1.34 | 4.40 | 5.90 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.17 | 1.13 | 82.2% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.52 | 1.48 | 62.6% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.64 | 2.48 | 37.4% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.34 | 2.24 | 41.8% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.75 | 1.69 | 55.0% |
| BTTS – no | 2.20 | 2.06 | 45.0% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 27/10/26, 18:00. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 7.6%.
At a glance
- Likely result: Leicester 2–0 Wigan, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Leicester 10th (19 points), Wigan 21st (11 points).
- Form in the competition: Leicester 4W 3D 4L (17:17), Wigan 2W 1D 8L (8:17).
- H2H: 4 matches: Leicester 3W 1D 0L, goals 9–2.
- Absences: Leicester 0, Wigan 0.
Who will win Leicester vs Wigan?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
Leicester vs Wigan: more betting tips
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Leicester vs Wigan: team news and absences
Leicester
- No reported absences
Wigan
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Huddersfield | 14 | 8-5-1 | 28:12 | 29 |
| 2 |  Stockport County | 14 | 8-2-4 | 26:14 | 26 |
| 3 |  Oxford United | 13 | 7-5-1 | 22:11 | 26 |
| 4 |  Luton | 14 | 7-3-4 | 27:21 | 24 |
| 5 |  Plymouth | 14 | 7-2-5 | 21:19 | 23 |
| 6 |  Reading | 14 | 6-4-4 | 25:15 | 22 |
| 7 |  Bradford | 13 | 6-4-3 | 10:8 | 22 |
| 8 |  Cambridge United | 14 | 5-6-3 | 21:21 | 21 |
| 9 |  Sheffield Wednesday | 13 | 5-5-3 | 22:14 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester | 13 | 5-4-4 | 22:19 | 19 |
| 11 |  Mansfield Town | 13 | 5-4-4 | 20:18 | 19 |
| 12 |  Milton Keynes Dons | 13 | 4-6-3 | 22:20 | 18 |
| 13 |  Wycombe | 13 | 4-6-3 | 21:23 | 18 |
| 14 |  Leyton Orient | 13 | 5-2-6 | 19:14 | 17 |
| 15 |  Burton Albion | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:21 | 17 |
| 16 |  Stevenage | 12 | 4-4-4 | 17:13 | 16 |
| 17 |  Notts County | 12 | 3-5-4 | 13:14 | 14 |
| 18 |  AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 3-4-6 | 9:21 | 13 |
| 19 |  Blackpool | 12 | 3-3-6 | 17:21 | 12 |
| 20 |  Doncaster | 13 | 3-3-7 | 14:22 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan | 14 | 3-2-9 | 11:22 | 11 |
| 22 |  Peterborough | 13 | 2-4-7 | 11:23 | 10 |
| 23 |  Barnsley | 12 | 2-3-7 | 12:22 | 9 |
| 24 |  Bromley | 13 | 2-3-8 | 13:33 | 9 |
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Questions and answers
What do we tip for Leicester vs Wigan?
Wigan +1.5 (Asian handicap) (1.80); Over 2.5 goals (1.52).
Who will win Leicester vs Wigan?
We estimate: Leicester win 67%, draw 19%, Wigan win 13%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 27 October 2026, kick-off: 19:45, venue: King Power Stadium, Leicester.
Who will be missing?
Leicester: no absences. Wigan: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 63% (odds 1.52); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 37% (odds 2.64).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 55% (odds 1.75).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 2–0 as most likely (10.3%), then 2–1 (9.7%) and 1–0 (8.9%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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