Bradford City vs Wigan Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 December

Bradford City

W L D D D

4th place in England League 1

2-1

26/12/2025 15:00

Wigan Athletic

W W W D L

16th place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Bradford City vs Wigan Athletic on 26 December 2025 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Bradford City vs Wigan Athletic preview before placing your bet.

Bradford City are currently 4th with 77 points after 46 matches.
Wigan Athletic sit 16th with 56 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Bradford City to win with probability 46%.
Head-to-head history favors Wigan Athletic, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Bradford City have one win, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2025-12-26

Bradford City vs Wigan Athletic - Prediction & Odds

Bradford City

Wigan Athletic

2025-12-26 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/12/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Lincoln City	103	46	31	10	5	89	41	48
02 Cardiff City	91	46	27	10	9	90	50	40
03 Stockport County	77	46	22	11	13	71	58	13
04 Bradford City	77	46	22	11	13	58	51	7
05 Bolton Wanderers	75	46	19	18	9	70	52	18
06 Stevenage Borough	75	46	21	12	13	49	46	3
07 Luton Town	74	46	21	11	14	68	56	12
08 Plymouth Argyle	73	46	22	7	17	75	63	12
09 Huddersfield Town	67	46	18	13	15	74	64	10
10 Mansfield Town	65	46	16	17	13	62	50	12
11 Wycombe Wanderers	63	46	17	12	17	69	58	11
12 Reading	63	46	16	15	15	64	60	4
13 Blackpool	60	46	17	9	20	54	65	-11
14 Doncaster Rovers	60	46	17	9	20	50	69	-19
15 Barnsley	59	46	15	14	17	68	73	-5
16 Wigan Athletic	56	46	14	14	18	49	58	-9
17 Burton Albion	54	46	13	15	18	50	60	-10
18 Peterborough United	53	46	15	8	23	64	68	-4
19 AFC Wimbledon	53	46	15	8	23	51	72	-21
20 Leyton Orient	52	46	14	10	22	59	71	-12
21 Exeter City	49	46	12	13	21	52	61	-9
22 Port Vale	42	46	10	12	24	36	61	-25
23 Rotherham United	41	46	10	11	25	41	71	-30
24 Northampton Town	35	46	9	8	29	39	74	-35

Head To Head

20/07/2019 14:00

Bradford City

1 - 1

Wigan Athletic

INT CF

14/03/2018 19:45

Bradford City

0 - 1

Wigan Athletic

ENG L1

18/11/2017 15:00

Wigan Athletic

1 - 2

Bradford City

ENG L1

19/03/2016 15:00

Wigan Athletic

1 - 0

Bradford City

ENG L1

24/10/2015 14:00

Bradford City

1 - 1

Wigan Athletic

ENG L1

30/10/2012 19:45

Wigan Athletic

0 - 0

Bradford City

ENG LC

Bradford City

17%

Draw

50%

Wigan Athletic

33%

Bradford City Last 6 matches

20/12/2025 15:00

Leyton Orient 2 - 1 Bradford City ENG L1

13/12/2025 15:00

Bradford City 2 - 0 Reading ENG L1

06/12/2025 12:30

Plymouth Argyle 0 - 1 Bradford City ENG L1

02/12/2025 19:00

Bolton Wanderers 3 - 0 Bradford City EFL Trophy

29/11/2025 15:00

Bradford City 1 - 0 Exeter City ENG L1

22/11/2025 15:00

Bolton Wanderers 0 - 0 Bradford City ENG L1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Wigan Athletic

20/12/2025 12:30

Wigan Athletic 0 - 2 Blackpool ENG L1

13/12/2025 12:30

Huddersfield Town 1 - 1 Wigan Athletic ENG L1

06/12/2025 15:00

Wigan Athletic 2 - 2 Barrow ENG FAC

02/12/2025 19:45

Wigan Athletic 1 - 0 Burton Albion ENG L1

29/11/2025 15:00

Wigan Athletic 0 - 0 Stevenage Borough ENG L1

22/11/2025 15:00

AFC Wimbledon 1 - 2 Wigan Athletic ENG L1

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Bradford City

Wigan Athletic

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.73

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.54

Scored

Avg. per game

0.59

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.63

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 48 matches

YesNo

29 (60%)19 (40%)

In last 48 matches

NoYes

22 (48%)24 (52%)

Bradford City

Recent matches

Wigan Athletic

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Bradford City

Wigan Athletic

Shots

Bradford City

Total shots

12.60 avg / game

Blocked

176 total

Avg. 4.09

Wigan Athletic

Total shots

10.22 avg / game

Blocked

129 total

Avg. 3.07

Bradford City Pass Wigan Athletic

Total passes

16800

Avg. 357 / game

Accurate

66%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

15588

Avg. 339 / game

Accurate

70%

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Bradford City

Played games

Wigan Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.28

5.42

260

Corners

242

5.26

28.92

1388

Throw-ins

1193

25.93

2.06

Offsides

1.46

2.19

105

GK saves

119

2.59

Bradford City

DISCIPLINARY

Wigan Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.21

106

1.54

0.02

0.20

11.96

574

Fouls

518

11.26

11.40

547

Tackles

521

11.33

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How We Build the Bradford City vs Wigan Athletic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Bradford City vs Wigan Athletic on 26 December 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England League 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Bradford City vs Wigan Athletic Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Bradford City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Wigan Athletic's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England League 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England League 1 standings and the England League 1 form table to understand exactly where Bradford City and Wigan Athletic sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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