Bet with MINO CASINO →Played: final score 2–1. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Oxford United meet Wigan on 20 October 2026 · 19:45 at Kassam Stadium (Oxford). Oxford United (49%) are the favourites here. Our tip, result probabilities, missing players and analysis follow.
Oxford United vs Wigan: the odds compared
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best available odds | 2.02 | 3.62 | 4.20 |
| Market average | 1.90 | 3.52 | 3.82 |
| Lowest odds | 1.85 | 3.15 | 3.35 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.28 | 1.24 | 74.6% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.88 | 1.82 | 51.7% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.03 | 1.95 | 48.3% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.16 | 2.94 | 31.5% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.75 | 1.70 | 54.6% |
| BTTS – no | 2.10 | 2.05 | 45.4% |
Odds collected from several bookmakers and updated 20/10/26, 18:00. They are only a guide and a single operator may offer different prices. Average margin is 7.4%.
Match at a glance
- Likely result: Oxford United 1–1 Wigan, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Oxford United 3rd (23 points), Wigan 21st (10 points).
- Absences: Oxford United 0, Wigan 0.
Who will win Oxford United vs Wigan?
We base this estimate on several bookmakers' odds with the margin taken out. It is no guarantee of the outcome.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. If the top available odds are bigger than the fair odds, there is value in the price. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider less than 50%.
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Oxford United vs Wigan: who is missing
Oxford United
- No reported absences
Wigan
- No reported absences
This list may be updated before kick-off.
Oxford United vs Wigan: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Huddersfield | 13 | 8-4-1 | 27:11 | 28 |
| 2 |  Stockport County | 14 | 8-2-4 | 26:14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United | 12 | 6-5-1 | 20:11 | 23 |
| 4 |  Luton | 13 | 7-2-4 | 26:20 | 23 |
| 5 |  Plymouth | 14 | 7-2-5 | 21:19 | 23 |
| 6 |  Reading | 13 | 6-4-3 | 25:13 | 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 |  Milton Keynes Dons | 13 | 4-6-3 | 22:20 | 18 |
| 12 |  Mansfield Town | 12 | 5-3-4 | 20:18 | 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 | 13 | 3-1-9 | 11:22 | 10 |
| 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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How we arrived at this tip
- Table. In the table, Oxford United are 3rd with 23 points after 12 matches (6W 5D 1L), whereas Wigan are 21st with 10 points (3W 1D 9L).
What to expect
Oxford United should have the edge here, in our view. Our projected score is 2–1, about 3 goals combined, and 1–1 (11.6%) is the single most probable outcome. We think this will be an open match with plenty of goals.
Our tip for goals is Both teams to score (odds 1.75), and our probability for it is 55%. We estimate both teams scoring at 55% and over 2.5 goals at 52%.
Prediction: key points
- We are expecting about 3 goals, and we give over 2.5 goals 52%.
- Absent: Oxford United 0, Wigan 0.
Alternative tip: Both sides to score: yes
Alternative pick: Both sides to score: yes (probability 55%, best available odds 1.75). Our projection of about 3 goals is in line with it.
Absences
Oxford United are missing: no absences. Wigan are without: no absences. Team news may still change, so check again before kick-off.
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Oxford United vs Wigan: questions and answers
What is the best tip for Oxford United vs Wigan?
Our result tip is Oxford United to win (odds 2.02), and our goals tip is Both teams to score (odds 1.75). The safer pick is Oxford United or draw (1X).
Who will win Oxford United vs Wigan?
Our probabilities: Oxford United to win 49%, a draw 27%, Wigan to win 24%.
What time and where is kick-off?
20 October 2026, kick-off at 19:45, at Kassam Stadium, Oxford.
Who will be missing?
Oxford United: no absences. Wigan: no absences. This list may be updated before kick-off.
Will there be three or more goals?
Our probability for over 2.5 goals is 52% (odds 1.88); under 2.5 goals is at 48% (odds 2.03).
Will both teams score?
We think both teams will score with a 55% probability (odds 1.75).
What is the likeliest correct score?
Our likeliest score is 1–1 (11.6%); after that come 1–0 (10.5%) and 2–1 (9.6%).
How do you work out your predictions?
Our method begins with odds from several bookmakers: we take away the bookmaker margin and average what remains to get probabilities. A Poisson distribution then turns those into expected goals and the most probable scorelines. For context, the page also shows team form, the head to head and missing players. Treat our predictions as information, not a promise of a win.
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