Leicester City vs Wigan Athletic Preview: Foxes Target Home Response Against Struggling Latics. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Wigan's ability to keep scorelines close despite Leicester's defensive lapses supports the Asian Handicap bet. Leicester's conceded goals and Wigan's recent narrow away losses suggest a partial return is possible if Leicester win by only one goal.
Leicester's strong attack and Wigan's defensive frailties suggest a 2-1 home win. Wigan's recent away goals and suspensions add risk to a clean sheet, but historical low-scoring meetings support a narrow margin.
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Leicester City welcome Wigan Athletic to the King Power Stadium on Tuesday, 27 October, with both sides looking to recover from weekend defeats in League One.
Leicester City vs Wigan Athletic — bet365 Market Snapshot
Swipe through key markets with illustrative probabilities and sample bet365 odds based on our match analysis.
Leicester City and Wigan Athletic bring contrasting strengths, leaving this market finely balanced.
Leicester City hold one clear edge, but Wigan Athletic still carry enough threat to respond.
Leicester City hold one clear edge, but Wigan Athletic still carry enough threat to respond.
Leicester City hold one clear edge, but Wigan Athletic still carry enough threat to respond.
Three Punchy Stats
- 17 vs eight: Leicester have scored more than twice as many league goals as Wigan.
- Six winless away games: Wigan have drawn once and lost five times on their travels.
- Four of five: The previous five head-to-head meetings have produced four low-scoring encounters.
Clean Sheets in Last 5 Matches
Recent attacking records for Leicester City and Wigan Athletic are shown below.
Goals Conceded in Last 5 Matches
Recent defensive records for Leicester City and Wigan Athletic are shown below.
Russell Martin's Foxes have endured an inconsistent start to life in the third tier, but their recent attacking improvement offers encouragement against a Wigan side struggling at the bottom of the table.
With Leicester chasing ground on the promotion contenders and Gary Caldwell's visitors desperate for points, the fixture carries significance at both ends of the standings.
Leicester City Looking to Regain Momentum
Leicester sit 13th with 15 points from 11 matches, having recorded four wins, three draws and four defeats. Their tally of 17 goals scored and 17 conceded highlights the inconsistency that has prevented them from establishing a sustained promotion challenge.
However, Martin's side showed signs of improvement before Saturday's dramatic 2-1 defeat at Luton Town.
Consecutive victories over Doncaster Rovers and Bromley suggested Leicester were beginning to find their rhythm. The 4-0 success at Bromley was particularly encouraging, demonstrating the attacking quality that has too often appeared only in flashes.
Against Luton, Leicester recovered from a goal down despite losing captain John Lundstram to a second yellow card. Liam Cullen's 90th-minute equaliser appeared to have secured a valuable point, only for Callum Marshall to strike deep into stoppage time.
That defeat exposed Leicester's difficulties managing crucial moments, although their response with 10 men offered Martin something positive.
Returning home provides another opportunity to rebuild momentum, particularly against opponents whose defensive vulnerabilities have contributed to a difficult campaign.
Wigan Athletic Struggling for Consistency
Wigan arrive bottom of League One with seven points from 11 fixtures, having won twice, drawn once and suffered eight defeats.
Their biggest concern remains a lack of attacking productivity.
Caldwell's team have scored just eight league goals, averaging fewer than one per match. That limited output has placed considerable pressure on their defence, leaving little margin for error whenever opponents take the lead.
Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Huddersfield illustrated those problems. Wigan registered just 0.52 expected goals compared with Huddersfield's 3.03, underlining the disparity in attacking opportunities.
Christian Saydee scored a late consolation, but the visitors were unable to recover.
The previous defeat at Oxford United followed a similar pattern, with Saydee equalising before Fraser Murray's dismissal contributed to another disappointing result.
Wigan's recent 1-0 victory over Reading nevertheless demonstrated their ability to remain competitive when they defend effectively.
However, an away record of one draw and five defeats makes their visit to Leicester particularly demanding.
Team News and Tactical Outlook
Leicester must cope without Lundstram, whose suspension removes an important presence from central midfield. Will Smallbone is expected to replace him, while Jakub Stolarczyk, Ben Nelson and Jayden Joseph remain unavailable.
Cullen could return to the starting attack after scoring against Luton, with Conor Chaplin and Bobby De Cordova-Reid providing additional options.
Wigan also face selection difficulties. Murray remains suspended, while Gray misses out after collecting his fifth yellow card. Luke Harris and Ryan Trevitt are injured, and Max Power remains doubtful.
James Carragher's return should provide Caldwell with a defensive option.
Leicester's attacking approach could prove decisive. Their 17 league goals contrast sharply with Wigan's eight, while the visitors' poor away results suggest sustained pressure could expose further weaknesses.
Nevertheless, Leicester must avoid the defensive lapses that have undermined several promising performances.
Match Prediction: Leicester City 2-0 Wigan Athletic
Leicester's greater attacking output, recent victories and home advantage make them favourites to collect three important points.
Wigan have struggled to create chances consistently, and their away form offers little encouragement ahead of this encounter.
A disciplined Leicester performance should be enough to secure victory, with a clean sheet providing an additional boost to Martin's side.
How It Works
This Asian Handicap selection splits the stake equally between two lines: Wigan +1.0 and Wigan +1.5. For the entire bet to win, Wigan must win the match or secure a draw after 90 minutes plus stoppage time. If Wigan lose by exactly one goal, the +1.5 half of the bet wins, while the +1.0 half is refunded. If Wigan lose by two or more goals, the entire selection loses.
Other opportunities in this market
The Double Chance market (Wigan or Draw) requires the visitors to avoid defeat entirely, offering no protection if they lose by a single goal. The standard Match Result market demands an outright winner, carrying a higher price but removing the mathematical cushion that the Asian Handicap provides for narrow defeats.
How It Works
The Correct Score market requires the match to finish exactly 2-1 to Leicester City after 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Any other final scoreline—whether a 1-1 draw, a 2-0 Leicester victory, or a 2-1 win for Wigan—means the bet loses.
Other opportunities in this market
Over 2.5 Goals wins with three or more total goals, trading the precision of the exact-score market for a wider set of winning scorelines. Both Teams to Score (Yes) requires both sides to register at least once, meaning a 1-1 draw or a 3-1 Wigan win would still yield a return regardless of the final outcome.
📊 Market Explainer
Handicap Market
Selection: Wigan Asian Handicap +1.25. A virtual goal advantage or deficit is applied before settlement. The bet is decided by the adjusted score after normal time.
Correct Score Market
Selection: Leicester vs Wigan 2-1. Predict the exact score at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties do not count unless the bookmaker states otherwise.
🎯 Pick 1: Wigan Asian Handicap +1.25
The Asian Handicap market offers a credible angle for Wigan Athletic, primarily because Leicester City continually struggle to manage matches defensively. While Russell Martin’s side have registered 15 points from 11 matches, they have conceded 17 goals during that sequence. That defensive vulnerability makes it difficult for them to secure comfortable victories, giving the visitors a mathematical cushion in a market where a narrow defeat still yields a partial return.
Wigan arrive at the King Power Stadium with limited attacking output, managing just eight league goals and averaging fewer than one per match. However, their recent away defeats at Huddersfield and Oxford United both finished 2-1, demonstrating that they rarely suffer heavy blowouts even when conceding the majority of chances. Leicester’s recent 2-1 defeat to Luton Town further highlights their difficulty in managing crucial moments, especially as they now face a midfield reshuffle following John Lundstram’s suspension.
The obvious risk to this handicap selection is Leicester’s attacking ceiling, which they demonstrated vividly in a 4-0 victory over Bromley. If Liam Cullen and Bobby De Cordova-Reid click in the final third, the hosts could stretch the margin. Nevertheless, Wigan’s ability to remain competitive—evidenced by their recent 1-0 win over Reading and Christian Saydee’s knack for finding away goals—suggests they can keep the scoreline tight. Leicester’s habit of conceding provides enough evidence to support a handicap that covers both a positive Wigan result and a one-goal defeat.
🎯 Tactical Indicators
- Leicester City have conceded 17 goals across their opening 11 League One matches.
- Wigan Athletic’s recent away defeats at Huddersfield and Oxford United both ended with narrow 2-1 scorelines.
- Four of the previous five head-to-head meetings between these clubs produced low-scoring encounters.
Risk Factor: Leicester's attacking potential could lead to a two-goal win, causing the handicap bet to lose.
Key Tactical Mismatch
The Foxes have scored 17 league goals in 11 matches, more than twice the total registered by the visitors.
Bottom of the table with five defeats in six away games, allowing 3.03 expected goals against Huddersfield.
⚔️ Pick 2: Leicester vs Wigan 2-1 @ 7/1
Leicester possess the attacking quality to breach the visitors multiple times, having scored 17 goals across their opening 11 League One fixtures. With Liam Cullen pushing for a start after scoring against Luton Town and Bobby De Cordova-Reid providing further options, the hosts can maintain sustained pressure. Wigan’s defence conceded 3.03 expected goals against Huddersfield, indicating that capable opponents can create a high volume of chances against Gary Caldwell’s backline.
Despite sitting bottom of the table with only eight league goals, Wigan have established a clear pattern of registering on the road. Christian Saydee provided equalisers or late consolations in identical 2-1 away defeats against both Huddersfield and Oxford United. Leicester have conceded 17 times this season, and without suspended captain John Lundstram anchoring the midfield, the visitors should find sufficient space to maintain their recent sequence of scoring exactly once away from home.
A 2-1 scoreline perfectly connects Leicester’s superior attacking volume with their persistent defensive lapses. The primary risk to this exact prediction is Wigan failing to score altogether, particularly as Fraser Murray and Gray face suspensions while Max Power remains doubtful. However, four of the previous five head-to-head meetings have been low-scoring encounters, giving historical context to a narrow margin. A tight home victory in which both sides register matches the defensive frailties currently affecting both clubs.
Risk Factor: Wigan's low goal return and suspensions increase the chance of a Leicester clean sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wigan +1.25 mean in the Asian Handicap market?
It splits the stake between Wigan +1.0 and +1.5; a one-goal loss wins half the bet and refunds the other half.
Why is the Correct Score prediction exactly 2-1 to Leicester?
Leicester have high goal involvement, and Wigan's recent away losses both finished 2-1.
Which key players are missing for Leicester City?
John Lundstram is suspended; Jakub Stolarczyk, Ben Nelson, and Jayden Joseph are unavailable.
How does Over 2.5 Goals settle in this match?
It wins if the match has at least three total goals in normal time plus stoppage.
Have Wigan Athletic performed well away from home?
No, they have one draw and five defeats in six away matches.
Who is suspended for Wigan Athletic?
Fraser Murray and Gray are suspended; Max Power is doubtful.
