Wigan Athletic vs Wycombe: prediction & betting odds 23 September 2025

The League Cup Round of 16 clash between Wigan and Wycombe will take place on September 23 at the Brick Community Stadium. Wigan vs. Wycombe: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Referee

Edward Duckworth (England)


Matches – 6 (League One and League Cup, 2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 22;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;

Red cards shown – 1;

Average fouls per match – 26;

Penalties – 17%.

Predicted lineups for Wigan vs. Wycombe

Wigan (4-3-3): Jamie Jones – Tendayi Darikwa, Curtis Tilt, Jack Whatmough, Tom Pearce – Max Power, Graeme Shinnie, Tom Naylor – Callum Lang, Will Keane, James McClean.


Wycombe (3-5-2): David Stockdale – Ryan Tafazolli, Anthony Stewart, Joe Jacobson – Jason McCarthy, Curtis Thompson, Josh Scowen, Anis Mehmeti, Jordan Obita – Sam Vokes, Garath McCleary.

Wigan

In their last outing, Wigan secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bolton. The team has been in solid form, winning four of their last five matches across all competitions. Wigan's attacking prowess has been evident, with the team scoring in each of their last six games. Currently, they sit comfortably in the upper half of the League One table and are aiming to make a deep run in the League Cup.


  • Wigan has not lost in regular time in 5 of their last 6 home matches (4 wins, 1 draw).
  • The team has scored at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 home games.
  • Wigan has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 5 League Cup matches at home.

Wycombe

Wycombe enters this fixture following a 0-1 defeat to Rotherham in their previous match. The team has struggled for consistency, with only one win in their last five outings. Despite this, Wycombe remains a resilient side, particularly in cup competitions, and will be looking to upset Wigan on their home turf. The team is currently mid-table in League One and hopes to use this cup tie as a springboard for better performances.


  • Wycombe has not won in regular time in their last 4 away matches (1 draw, 3 losses).
  • No more than two goals have been scored in 4 of Wycombe's last 6 away games.
  • Wycombe has failed to score in 3 of their last 5 away matches.

Wigan vs. Wycombe: Match Prediction

Wigan has shown strong form at home, making them favorites for this tie. Their attacking lineup has been effective, and they have a solid defensive record in cup matches. Wycombe, on the other hand, has been inconsistent on the road and may struggle to break down Wigan's defense. Given the current form and home advantage, Wigan is likely to edge this encounter.


Considering all factors, my prediction: Wigan to win

Wigan Athletic — Wycombe betting tips 23 September 2025

This is the only tie in this week’s EFL Cup without a Premier League or even a Championship side. Both Wigan Athletic and Wycombe Wanderers come from League One.

Wigan Athletic are faring slightly better in the league, sitting 12th with 12 points. Wycombe Wanderers may also be called mid-table, but in reality their 18th place leaves them only a point above the relegation zone. Wigan Athletic have reached the third round with narrow 1:0 wins over Notts County from League Two and Stockport County from League One, both at home. Fortune has given them another home tie, and while life at the Brick Community Stadium has been mixed, they have scored in all six of their league matches there this season, enough to avoid defeat.

Wycombe Wanderers impressed for much of last season but stumbled in the final three rounds, missing out on automatic promotion to the Championship. The turning point was the departure of head coach Matt Bloomfield to Luton Town midway through the campaign – a move that hurt both clubs, with Luton also now back in League One. Wycombe Wanderers reached round three of the EFL Cup in similar fashion to Wigan Athletic, scoring once in each tie. However, in the second round they conceded against Bromley of League Two and needed penalties to go through.

Their last meeting in Wigan ended with a 1:0 win for Wycombe in November 2024, but that was a very different side. This time Wigan Athletic look stronger and have every chance to push through to the last 16. At the very least, they should find the net and avoid defeat in normal time.

Betting prediction
Wigan Athletic to win + over 0.5
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Wigan Athletic vs Wycombe Odds

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Team lineups

The line-ups will be known a few hours before kick-off
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