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Wigan vs Wolves U21

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EFL Trophy 2025/2026 The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan
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Match Events

11' Event
Edozie T.
Assist: Mane M.
29' Event
Asamoah M.
Assist: Weir J.
43'
Olagunju S.

AI Match Summary

Wolves U21 in this EFL Trophy 2025/2026 tie, finishing 1-2. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

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

80%
Wigan
11%
Draws
9%
Wolves U21
Draw rate projection: 11% Favored: Wigan

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

93% / Very High Confidence
  • Attack-wise there's a gap: Wigan at 1.63 per game, Wolves U21 at 0.4.
  • Wigan are the model's pick here, at 80%.
  • Both sides arrive with similar form. In a knockout tie, that makes this genuinely unpredictable.
  • Historical meetings favor Wolves U21, who have won 2 of the last 2 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 16.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 7%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 70.6%
Wigan Clean Sheet 20%
Wolves U21 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Wigan Wolves U21
Matches Played 29 30
Wins 9 9
Draws 6 5
Losses 14 16
Goals Scored 1.63 0.4
Goals Conceded 0.75 1.8
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 0.40
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.75 1.80

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Oct 7, 2025 EFL Trophy
Wigan vs Wolves U21
1:2
Aug 31, 2021 EFL Trophy
Wigan vs Wolves U21
0:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Wigan Compare

Top Goalscorer Asamoah M.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81

Wolves U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Edozie T.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.36
Avg xA / game 0.22

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Wigan 76 / 100
Wolves U21 10 / 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 Wolves U21

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick WIG Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Wolves U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 90% of 30 matches.

Attacking prowess: Wigan scored in 62% of their last 29 outings.

H2H data points to 2.00 goals as a typical output.

Difficult form: Wolves U21 registered 4 defeats in their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Wigan VS Wolves U21
1.63 Goals Scored 0.4
0.75 Goals Conceded 1.8
88% Over 1.5 60%
50% Over 2.5 40%
13% Over 3.5 20%

Recent Form & Match History

Wigan

(Home)
25 Jul
AFC Fylde
0 : 3
Wigan
18 Jul
Wigan
1 : 3
Port Vale
02 May
Stevenage
1 : 0
Wigan
25 Apr
Wigan
0 : 1
AFC Wimbledon
19 Apr
Port Vale
0 : 0
Wigan
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Wolves U21

(Away)
18 Jul
Macclesfield
2 : 1
Wolves U21
24 Apr
Bournemouth U21
1 : 0
Wolves U21
13 Apr
Newcastle Utd U21
1 : 1
Wolves U21
10 Apr
Tottenham U21
1 : 0
Wolves U21
20 Mar
Wolves U21
0 : 4
Chelsea U21
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Salford33009:39
2Stockport County32017:75
3Wolves U2131027:103
4Wigan30032:51
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League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Tranmere33006:48
2Blackpool32018:36
3Barrow31023:73
4Nottingham U2130033:61
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League Standings (Group 3)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Doncaster33008:29
2Bradford City32018:56
3Grimsby31026:83
4Everton U2130035:120
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League Standings (Group 4)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Lincoln City33008:09
2Barnsley31026:63
3Manchester United U2131024:83
4Notts County31022:63
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League Standings (Group 5)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Bolton330010:29
2Rotherham32017:56
3Manchester City U2131027:83
4Oldham30035:140
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League Standings (Group 6)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Harrogate33005:19
2Huddersfield32019:46
3Newcastle Utd U2131025:112
4Mansfield30033:61
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League Standings (Group 7)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Port Vale32019:47
2Fleetwood Town33009:57
3Accrington31025:64
4Leeds U2130033:110
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League Standings (Group 8)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Crewe330012:29
2Chesterfield31024:94
3Burton31023:43
4Liverpool U2131022:62
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League Standings (Group 9)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Cardiff32014:26
2Exeter32015:46
3Newport31022:33
4Arsenal U2131026:83
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League Standings (Group 10)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Bristol Rovers33006:48
2Plymouth32018:36
3Cheltenham31022:52
4Tottenham U2130038:122
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League Standings (Group 11)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Northampton33006:19
2Walsall32013:25
3Shrewsbury31025:63
4Chelsea U2130031:61
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League Standings (Group 12)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Swindon32019:56
2West Ham U2132019:66
3Reading32016:46
4Milton Keynes Dons30031:100
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League Standings (Group 13)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Stevenage330012:49
2AFC Wimbledon32016:76
3Bromley31025:72
4Crystal Palace U2130036:111
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League Standings (Group 14)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Leyton Orient33006:29
2Peterborough32017:66
3Crawley Town31026:63
4Aston Villa U2130034:90
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League Standings (Group 15)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Colchester33006:29
2Wycombe32017:36
3Gillingham31025:63
4Fulham U2130032:90
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League Standings (Group 16)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Luton32018:56
2Cambridge Utd32016:46
3Barnet32015:75
4Brighton U2130032:51
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)