Wigan Athletic vs Notts County Predictions

Wigan Athletic vs Notts County predictions for this clash in the EFL Cup. Wigan Athletic face Notts County at the Brick Community Stadium on Tuesday night in the EFL Cup first round. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

 EFL Cup | Aug 12 2025 at 7:45 pm UK at the Brick Community Stadium

Wigan Athletic vs Notts County Predictions

Can Wigan’s Home Edge End Their EFL Cup Hoodoo?

• Wigan have failed to progress past the first round in six of their last seven EFL Cup campaigns, winning just three games in the competition in over a decade.
• Notts County have not won a competitive match since early April, a run that stretches across league and cup and reflects struggles at both ends of the pitch.
• Both teams have conceded in their last two fixtures, highlighting the potential for goals despite neither side’s stellar form.

Best Bet for Wigan Athletic vs Notts County

On Tuesday night, the Brick Community Stadium will stage a first-round EFL Cup meeting that, on paper, might not have the glamour of a Premier League blockbuster, but it still carries a sharp edge for both sides. Wigan Athletic are looking to get over an early stutter in their League One campaign, while Notts County arrive still searching for their first win of the season. For the Latics, the frustration is two-fold — not only did their momentum vanish with the defeat at Leyton Orient, but their track record in this competition is, frankly, dreadful. For the Magpies, their early-season form has been flat, and this trip up north looks like a tough ask, but sometimes the underdog role brings out surprising bite.

It’s not just about bragging rights here; an early cup run could give either club a real boost in confidence. Wigan’s home crowd will expect a response after last weekend’s disappointment, and Notts County will want to prove they can punch above their weight. With injuries and suspensions already shaping both lineups, it’s a match where tactical nous and mental steel could make the difference as much as raw talent.

Best Bet for this match: Wigan Athletic to win & over 1.5 goals

Here at BettingTips4You, we don’t overload you with five different predictions for one game and leave you picking blindly. We believe in picking one stand-out selection, the one we’d happily put our name next to — and for this game, Wigan to win with over 1.5 total goals is that bet. This isn’t a wild swing; it’s the option that best combines form, context, and probability. Wigan have enough attacking options to hurt a Notts County side that’s conceding, and the Magpies themselves are capable of finding the net if Wigan’s defence gets sloppy.

The reasoning? Wigan’s home advantage counts for more when the visitors are in the sort of patchy shape Notts County are in right now. Their narrow defeat at Leyton might look worrying, but they were missing key men and still created flashes of danger. Notts County’s away performances haven’t suggested they can keep things watertight for long periods. Even allowing for Wigan’s less-than-sparkling EFL Cup history, this is a rare fixture where the Latics are clear favourites on merit, and the extra goals angle covers us against a lively contest.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Graham Hartshorn put it:

“Cup games are funny things — but when you’ve got one side with home advantage, more depth, and a sharper frontline, the odds of them winning while the game sees a couple of goals are simply too good to pass up.”

I’m calling this one 2-1 to Wigan. They should edge it, but I can see Notts County sneaking a goal, particularly if Wigan’s defence keeps giving away those avoidable set-pieces.

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