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Wigan vs Port Vale

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Club Friendly
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Match Events

15' Event
Walters R.
30'
42' Event
Walters R.

AI Match Summary

Port Vale in this Club Friendly matchup, with the score ending 1-3 — backing the pre-match view that favored Port Vale.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

59%
Wigan
15%
Draws
26%
Port Vale
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Wigan

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Wigan lately — more wins on the board than Port Vale.
  • Wigan are the model's pick here, at 42%.
  • Regular Club Friendly form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 38%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 64.6%
Wigan Clean Sheet 20%
Port Vale Clean Sheet 14%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Wigan Port Vale
Matches Played 29 27
Wins 10 9
Draws 6 5
Losses 13 13
Goals Scored 1.14 0.89
Goals Conceded 1.34 1.37
Expected Goals (xG) 1.06 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 18, 2026 Club Friendly
Wigan vs Port Vale
1:3
Apr 19, 2026 League One
Port Vale vs Wigan
0:0
Oct 18, 2025 League One
Wigan vs Port Vale
1:0
Apr 6, 2024 League One
Wigan vs Port Vale
0:0
Dec 16, 2023 League One
Port Vale vs Wigan
3:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Wigan Compare

Top Goalscorer Harrison R.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.82
Avg xA / game 0.53

Port Vale Compare

Top Goalscorer Walters R.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Trialist C
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.03
Avg xA / game 0.63

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Wigan 42 / 100
Port Vale 37 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Wigan Port Vale

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Defensive concern: Port Vale conceded in 63% of 27 recent games.

These sides typically produce 2.00 goals when they meet.

Wigan has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Port Vale's recent record shows 4 losses from the last 5 matches.

Scoring Trends

Wigan VS Port Vale
1 Goals Scored 0.5
1.75 Goals Conceded 1.13
63% Over 1.5 50%
50% Over 2.5 25%
50% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Wigan

(Home)
22 Sept
Wigan
3 : 2
Blackpool
19 Sept
Wigan
0 : 1
Wycombe
12 Sept
Sheffield Wed
0 : 0
Wigan
05 Sept
Wigan
0 : 4
Stockport County
02 Sept
Wigan
3 : 1
Milton Keynes Dons
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Port Vale

(Away)
22 Sept
Chesterfield
2 : 1
Port Vale
19 Sept
Walsall
2 : 0
Port Vale
12 Sept
Port Vale
1 : 0
Exeter
05 Sept
Salford
1 : 0
Port Vale
01 Sept
Swindon
3 : 1
Port Vale
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