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England

EFL Trophy 2025/2026 The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan

Wigan

0 - 2

Salford

Our Tip

Match Events

29'

Graham L.

46'

Sub

Adeeko B. In: Bettoni H.

Out: Adeeko B.

46'

Sub

Rose M. In: Mnoga H.

Out: Rose M.

Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

Salford in this EFL Trophy 2025/2026 tie, finishing 0-2. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

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

33%

Wigan

20%

Draws

47%

Salford

Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Salford

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

47% / Medium Confidence

Salford have won more games recently than Wigan.
Salford are the model's pick here, at 50%.
Salford arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
Historical meetings favor Salford, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

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 78%

Over 3.5 Goals 37.5%

Over 4.5 Goals 17%

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 67.8%

Wigan Clean Sheet 16%

Salford Clean Sheet 12%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric	Wigan	Salford
Matches Played	29	29
Wins	10	16
Draws	6	5
Losses	13	8
Goals Scored	1.14	1.48
Goals Conceded	1.34	1.03
Expected Goals (xG)	1.19	1.44
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA)	1.10	1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 2, 2025 EFL Trophy

Wigan vs Salford

0:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Wigan Compare

Avg xG / game 0.92

Avg xA / game 0.59

Salford Compare

Top Goalscorer Turton O.

1 Goals

Assists Leader Stockton C.

1 Ast

Avg xG / game 1.31

Avg xA / game 0.8

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Wigan 23 / 100

Salford 47 / 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

Wigan Salford

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Salford Win (2)

Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes

Correct Score 1:2

BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)

Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Salford let in goals in 66% of their last 29 matches.

These sides typically produce 2.00 goals when they meet.

Solid form: Wigan remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Wigan found the back of the net in 55% of recent matches (29 games).

Scoring Trends

Wigan VS Salford

1 Goals Scored 1.13

1.75 Goals Conceded 1.38

63% Over 1.5 50%

50% Over 2.5 50%

50% Over 3.5 25%

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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Salford

(Away)

26 Sept

Oldham

1 : 4

Salford

22 Sept

Salford

1 : 2

Sheffield Wed

19 Sept

Salford

1 : 0

Swindon

12 Sept

Rotherham

3 : 3

Salford

05 Sept

Salford

1 : 0

Port Vale

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