Port Vale vs Wigan Athletic predictions, Apr 19, 2026

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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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