Wigan Athletic vs Aston Villa U21 | Prediction | EFL Trophy | 18/08

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18 Aug 2026 14:00

Wigan Athletic and Aston Villa U21 face each other on Tuesday 08.18.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a EFL Trophy 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Wigan Athletic's home ground, the Brick Community Stadium (DW Stadium).

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Wigan Athletic Football Club Limited and The Villans, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Wigan Athletic vs Aston Villa U21

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

BTTS - Yes

Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.42

1.42

Confidence

70%

Last updated: 20-08-2026

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

Our prediction is: over 9.5 corners

Our top betting tip for Wigan Athletic vs Aston Villa U21 is to take the over on 9.5 corner kicks. The statistics point to this being an open, free-flowing football match with plenty of opportunities for both teams to win and concede corners.

With odds of 1.66 on sports betting sites, don't overlook the good value to be had in the corners market.

Wigan Athletic preview

Wigan Athletic heads into the match with the following record in the EFL Trophy: in 0 matches, Wigan Athletic Football Club Limited secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game.

Taking a broader look at The Latics's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 18 victories so far.

Wigan Athletic has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 63 goals, of which 0 were scored in the EFL Trophy, resulting in an average of 0 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Callum Wright, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Fraser Murray has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 8 assists.

On the defensive side, Wigan Athletic has conceded 0 goals in the EFL Trophy (an average of 0 per game) and 78 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.32 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.

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Aston Villa U21 preview

Aston Villa U21 comes into the game with 0 matches played so far in the EFL Trophy. They have secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 5 draws, and 13 losses.

The Villans's attack has been highly effective, scoring 41 goals during this period. Of that total, 0 were netted in the EFL Trophy, with an average of 0 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.58.

The Lions's offensive system is led by Bradley Burrows, the team's top scorer this season. The english midfielder has found the back of the net 11 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Trai'varn Mulley. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 54 goals in 26 matches, averaging 2.08 per match.

Aston Villa U21's Latest Results