- Full Time
- 90 + 2'I. El Mizouni
- 80'T. Archibald on for T. Springett
- 80'N. Oyekunle on for J. Kabia
- C. Sze on for D. Costelloe80'
- A. Harris on for J. Carragher79'
- R. Trevitt on for J. Weir79'
- 73'I. Hayden
- C. Barrett on for A. Higgins65'
- L. Harris on for S. Perkins65'
- 58'Y. Akhamrich
- 56'D. Mitchell on for C. Wellens
- 46'A. Gilchrist on for J. Morris
- Half Time
- 42'N. Phillips on for N. Baxter
- 35'J. Kabia
- M. Power18'
- 15'T. Springett
- Kick Off
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Tony Springett1 - 2Yusuf Akhamrich1
- 1
Dara Costelloe3 - 2Tony Springett2
- 3Isaac Hayden2
- 1Tony Springett2
- 2Jon Mellish1
- 3Theo Archibald1
- 1Jaze Kabia1
- 1Max Power3
- 2Jaze Kabia2
- 3Fraser Murray2
- 1Max Power54
- 2Jon Mellish47
- 3Finley Burns39
- 1Fraser Murray4
- 2Idris El Mizouni2
- 3Tony Springett1
- 1Isaac Hayden3
- 2Joseph Olowu3
- 3Idris El Mizouni2
Wigan Athletic vs Leyton Orient is a League One clash at the Brick Community Stadium on Saturday at 3pm, with both sides seeking a first win after opening-day defeats.
Wigan and Leyton Orient both lost their first games and meet needing a lift. Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record below.
Premium Tips
Andy favours the hosts, who should respond to a narrow opening-day loss on home soil.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Wigan Athletic to win and over 2.5 goals | 14/5 | Wigan shipped three at Cambridge but also found the net twice, and with the extra incentive of a first home game after that opening-day defeat, the Latics should have too much attacking quality for a Leyton Orient side with defensive issues of their own after conceding twice to Sheffield Wednesday. Backed by home advantage and greater firepower, Andy’s score prediction of 2-1 already clears this line, and with both sides shipping goals in round one, a tight, low-scoring affair looks unlikely. Expect Wigan to press for an early response in front of their own fans, opening the game up and delivering goals at both ends. |
| Both teams to score, Max Power and Yusuf Akhamrich over 0.5 shots on target | 4/1 | Both teams found the net in round one, Wigan twice at Cambridge, Orient once at home to Sheffield Wednesday, and neither defence looked convincing, so another goal at each end is a reasonable ask. Max Power, back at the club since June and a regular attacking outlet from midfield, should get efforts away as Wigan push for a response, while Yusuf Akhamrich, Tottenham’s on-loan forward, carries much of Orient’s attacking threat and will look to test the goalkeeper from the visitors’ best chances. With an open contest expected, backing BTTS alongside both players clocking a shot on target reflects how involved they should be. |
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How Wigan Athletic go into the game
Wigan lost a five-goal thriller 3-2 at Cambridge, a result that will have frustrated a side tipped for a top-half finish. The Brick Community Stadium should provide the setting for a response.
There are goals in this Wigan team, even if the defence looked shaky last week. At home to fellow strugglers, they will back themselves to get off the mark.
How Leyton Orient go into the game
Orient opened with a 2-1 home defeat to Sheffield Wednesday, edged out by one of the promotion favourites. They will feel there were positives to build on despite the result.
A well-coached, energetic side, Orient will travel north with belief. Backing up their attacking intent with a tighter defensive display is the priority.
Wigan Athletic vs Leyton Orient head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/26 | Wigan | 0-0 | Orient |
| 09/08/25 | Orient | 2-0 | Wigan |
| 05/04/25 | Orient | 0-0 | Wigan |
| 07/12/24 | Wigan | 0-2 | Orient |
| 09/03/24 | Wigan | 1-0 | Orient |
Orient are unbeaten in the last five, winning two of them.
Wigan Athletic vs Leyton Orient predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan Athletic to win | 11/10 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Home edge after a narrow opening loss. |
| Both teams to score | 4/5 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Goals in both sides’ openers. |
| Wigan or draw (Double Chance) | 4/9 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Cover on the Latics. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 21/20 | ⭐⭐ | An open game is expected. |
| Wigan Athletic to win 2-1 | 6/1 | ⭐⭐ | Headline scoreline. |
Wigan Athletic vs Leyton Orient score prediction
Both come in on the back of defeats, but Wigan’s home advantage and greater firepower should see them edge an open contest. Expect goals at both ends. Score prediction: Wigan Athletic 2-1 Leyton Orient.
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