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Wigan Athletic vs Leyton Orient predictions, Apr 02, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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As Wigan Athletic prepares to welcome Leyton Orient on April 2, 2026, both teams present compelling narratives stemming from their recent form. Wigan Athletic has been inconsistent, managing to secure victories in only 2 of their last 5 matches. This recent performance reflects potential vulnerabilities in their squad, despite home advantage at the DW Stadium.

In contrast, Leyton Orient enters the fixture riding a wave of confidence, having won 4 out of their last 5 games. Their current form suggests a robust tactical setup, with a reliable offensive strategy that has been effective in recent outings. The visitors will aim to exploit any defensive lapses from Wigan, who must solidify their backline to avoid falling victim to Orient’s attacking prowess.

The bookmakers have set the odds at 2.07 for a Wigan home win versus 3.55 for an away victory, indicating a slight preference for the hosts, albeit reflecting the competitive nature of the matchup. According to our model prediction, Wigan has a 46.1% chance to prevail, while Leyton Orient stands at 26.3%. Given these insights, the match promises to be a closely contested affair where both teams have realistic paths to victory, making it an unpredictable encounter.

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Wigan
45.5%		 Draw
28%		 Leyton Orient
26.6%

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2.07 3.4 3.55

Latest Results

21.03.26 Wigan Athletic – Exeter City – 2:0
17.03.26 Barnsley FC – Wigan Athletic – 1:1
14.03.26 Wigan Athletic – Bradford City – 2:0
10.03.26 Wigan Athletic – Plymouth Argyle – 0:3
07.03.26 Blackpool – Wigan Athletic – 1:1		 21.03.26 Leyton Orient – Wycombe Wanderers – 2:0
17.03.26 AFC Wimbledon – Leyton Orient – 2:4
14.03.26 Leyton Orient – Peterborough United – 2:1
10.03.26 Stevenage Borough – Leyton Orient – 1:2
07.03.26 Bradford City – Leyton Orient – 2:1

Facts

  • The game will be played between two neighbours in the standings (ranked 19 and 17)
  • Recent performances by Wigan have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Leyton Orient is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Wigan will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Wigan won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 2:5. (average 0.4:1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Wigan won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 1:2. (average 0.5:1).

    Latest Head To Head

    09.08.25 Leyton Orient – Wigan Athletic – 2:0
    05.04.25 Leyton Orient – Wigan Athletic – 0:0
    07.12.24 Wigan Athletic – Leyton Orient – 0:2
    09.03.24 Wigan Athletic – Leyton Orient – 1:0
    25.11.23 Leyton Orient – Wigan Athletic – 1:1

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Lincoln 39 25 9 5 74:34 40 84
    2 Cardiff 39 23 8 8 73:41 32 77
    3 Bolton 39 17 15 7 55:39 16 66
    4 Bradford City 39 19 8 12 49:44 5 65
    5 Stockport County 37 17 9 11 51:48 3 60
    6 Stevenage 38 17 9 12 41:38 3 60
    7 Plymouth 39 18 5 16 60:54 6 59
    8 Reading 39 15 13 11 57:51 6 58
    9 Huddersfield 39 16 9 14 59:51 8 57
    10 Wycombe 39 15 11 13 55:43 12 56
    11 Luton 39 15 10 14 52:49 3 55
    12 Peterborough 38 15 5 18 57:52 5 50
    13 Barnsley 37 13 11 13 59:60 -1 50
    14 AFC Wimbledon 38 14 8 16 49:55 -6 50
    15 Doncaster 39 14 8 17 42:59 -17 50
    16 Mansfield 37 12 13 12 47:41 6 49
    17 Leyton Orient 38 14 6 18 55:62 -7 48
    18 Burton 39 12 10 17 44:54 -10 46
    19 Wigan 38 11 12 15 41:51 -10 45
    20 Exeter 39 11 9 19 42:52 -10 42
    21 Blackpool 39 11 9 19 46:63 -17 42
    22 Rotherham 38 9 9 20 35:58 -23 36
    23 Northampton 39 9 8 22 33:56 -23 35
    24 Port Vale 37 7 10 20 29:50 -21 31

    English League One Outrights

    1. Lincoln City: 1.11 (85.01%)

    2. Cardiff: 6.69 (14.05%)

    3. Bolton: 262.75 (0.36%)

    4. Bradford City: 325.25 (0.29%)

    5. Stockport County: 450.25 (0.21%)

    6. Stevenage: 1200.25 (0.08%)

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