Wigan Athletic vs Bolton Wanderers predictions, Jan 17, 2026

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Wigan Athletic

Bolton

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In an upcoming clash in the English League One, Wigan Athletic will face off against Bolton Wanderers at home on January 17, 2026. Both teams have displayed inconsistent form in their recent matches, with Wigan winning 2 out of their last 5 games, while Bolton have only managed to win 1.

Wigan Athletic will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage to secure a victory, but Bolton Wanderers will be determined to improve their form and clinch a win on the road. The bookmakers have slightly favored the away team, with odds of 3.72 for a home win and 2.01 for an away win.

In terms of tactical strengths, Wigan may rely on their defensive solidity to frustrate Bolton’s attacking threat, while Bolton will look to exploit any weaknesses in Wigan’s defense to create scoring opportunities.

With both teams being evenly matched and recent form playing a significant role, it is difficult to predict the outcome with certainty. The match is poised to be a closely contested encounter, with potential for either team to come out on top.

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Wigan
25.1%
Draw
28.5%
Bolton
46.4%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 3.72 3.28 2.01

Latest Results

09.01.26 Preston North End – Wigan Athletic – 0:1
04.01.26 Cardiff City – Wigan Athletic – 1:0
01.01.26 Wigan Athletic – Barnsley FC – 1:1
29.12.25 Burton Albion – Wigan Athletic – 0:2
26.12.25 Bradford City – Wigan Athletic – 2:1
10.01.26 Peterborough United – Bolton Wanderers – 3:1
04.01.26 Bolton Wanderers – Northampton Town – 0:0
01.01.26 Doncaster Rovers – Bolton Wanderers – 1:1
29.12.25 Bolton Wanderers – Mansfield Town – 0:1
26.12.25 Bolton Wanderers – Rotherham United – 1:0

Facts

  • A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 15 and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Wigan won 3.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Wigan may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Wigan has had a series of away games.
  • Bolton is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 16 head-to-head matches, Wigan won 8 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 28:18. (average 1.8:1.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Wigan won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 12:7. (average 1.7:1).

    Latest Head To Head

    20.09.25 Bolton Wanderers – Wigan Athletic – 4:1
    01.04.25 Wigan Athletic – Bolton Wanderers – 0:1
    14.12.24 Bolton Wanderers – Wigan Athletic – 0:2
    27.02.24 Wigan Athletic – Bolton Wanderers – 1:0
    19.08.23 Bolton Wanderers – Wigan Athletic – 0:4

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Cardiff 25 16 4 5 43:25 18 52
    2 Lincoln 25 14 6 5 40:26 14 48
    3 Bradford City 24 13 7 4 34:25 9 46
    4 Stockport County 25 12 6 7 34:30 4 42
    5 Huddersfield 26 11 6 9 45:35 10 39
    6 Bolton 25 10 9 6 32:25 7 39
    7 Luton 25 11 5 9 35:30 5 38
    8 Stevenage 23 10 7 6 27:20 7 37
    9 Reading 24 9 8 7 32:28 4 35
    10 Peterborough 25 11 2 12 33:34 -1 35
    11 Wycombe 25 8 9 8 32:28 4 33
    12 Mansfield 23 9 5 9 31:28 3 32
    13 AFC Wimbledon 24 9 4 11 27:33 -6 31
    14 Exeter 24 9 3 12 25:23 2 30
    15 Wigan 24 7 9 8 26:27 -1 30
    16 Plymouth 25 9 3 13 32:39 -7 30
    17 Barnsley 21 8 5 8 33:33 0 29
    18 Leyton Orient 25 8 5 12 36:42 -6 29
    19 Blackpool 25 8 5 12 31:37 -6 29
    20 Northampton 24 8 5 11 22:28 -6 29
    21 Burton 24 7 6 11 23:34 -11 27
    22 Rotherham 24 6 6 12 22:35 -13 24
    23 Doncaster 24 6 5 13 24:41 -17 23
    24 Port Vale 23 4 6 13 18:31 -13 18

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