Port Vale vs Wigan Athletic predictions, Apr 19, 2026

Apr 13, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League One, on Sunday,

Port Vale

Wigan Athletic

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As Port Vale prepares to host Wigan Athletic on April 19, 2026, both teams arrive with contrasting recent form. Port Vale has managed to secure victory in 2 of their last 5 matches, showcasing a fighting spirit but often struggling to convert chances into wins. Their home ground advantage may help them in this matchup, though they must enhance their defensive stability to secure points.

Wigan Athletic, on the other hand, enters the fixture with a more favorable record, winning 3 of their past 5 encounters. This surge in form reflects a solid tactical setup that has been effective in offensive transitions and ball retention, allowing them to capitalize on opponents’ mistakes. Their ability to control the midfield will be critical in dictating the pace of the game.

Betting odds indicate a closely contested match with Port Vale priced at 2.8 and Wigan Athletic at 2.44, reflecting the bookmakers’ views on competitiveness. Model predictions suggest a slight edge for Wigan with a 37.7% probability of an away victory compared to 32.1% for Port Vale at home. As both teams look to secure vital points, fans can anticipate an engaging encounter with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Port Vale
32.5%		 Draw
30.3%		 Wigan
37.2%

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Latest Results

07.04.26 Port Vale – Rotherham United – 1:0
04.04.26 Chelsea – Port Vale – 7:0
28.03.26 Wycombe Wanderers – Port Vale – 4:0
24.03.26 Doncaster Rovers – Port Vale – 1:0
21.03.26 Port Vale – Bolton Wanderers – 1:0		 11.04.26 Wigan Athletic – Mansfield Town – 2:1
06.04.26 Northampton Town – Wigan Athletic – 1:3
02.04.26 Wigan Athletic – Leyton Orient – 0:0
28.03.26 Reading – Wigan Athletic – 3:0
21.03.26 Wigan Athletic – Exeter City – 2:0

Facts

  • The game between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 24 in the zone Relegation ~ League Two and 15).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Port Vale won 2.
  • In recent matches, Port Vale has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Wigan is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Port Vale may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 6 head-to-head matches, Port Vale won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 9:9. (average 1.5:1.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Port Vale won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 6:4. (average 3:2).

    Latest Head To Head

    18.10.25 Wigan Athletic – Port Vale – 1:0
    06.04.24 Wigan Athletic – Port Vale – 0:0
    16.12.23 Port Vale – Wigan Athletic – 3:2
    06.10.20 Wigan Athletic – Port Vale – 1:3
    30.01.16 Wigan Athletic – Port Vale – 3:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Lincoln ✔ 42 28 9 5 79:36 43 93
    2 Cardiff 41 24 9 8 76:42 34 81
    3 Bradford City 42 21 8 13 52:46 6 71
    4 Bolton 42 18 16 8 59:44 15 70
    5 Stockport County 40 19 10 11 59:50 9 67
    6 Stevenage 41 19 10 12 43:38 5 67
    7 Plymouth 42 19 6 17 66:58 8 63
    8 Huddersfield 42 17 11 14 65:56 9 62
    9 Reading 43 16 14 13 62:55 7 62
    10 Luton 41 17 10 14 57:50 7 61
    11 Wycombe 43 16 12 15 63:51 12 60
    12 Barnsley 40 14 12 14 63:65 -2 54
    13 Mansfield 40 13 14 13 50:43 7 53
    14 Doncaster 42 15 8 19 43:64 -21 53
    15 Wigan 42 13 13 16 46:56 -10 52
    16 Peterborough 41 15 6 20 60:58 2 51
    17 Burton 43 13 12 18 46:56 -10 51
    18 Blackpool 43 14 9 20 51:65 -14 51
    19 Leyton Orient 42 14 8 20 57:66 -9 50
    20 AFC Wimbledon 42 14 8 20 49:63 -14 50
    21 Exeter 43 12 11 20 47:55 -8 47
    22 Rotherham 41 9 10 22 36:62 -26 37
    23 Northampton 41 9 8 24 34:60 -26 35
    24 Port Vale 39 8 10 21 30:54 -24 34

    English League One Outrights

    1. Lincoln City: 1 (98.48%)

    2. Cardiff: 65 (1.52%)

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