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Stockport County vs Wigan Prediction

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Stockport

€12.95m

21 Feb11:00
4 : 2

Wigan

€9.43m

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Stockport vs Wigan Prediction League One

Stockport County vs Wigan prediction for Edgeley Park

Stockport County vs Wigan prediction talk always feels a little different when the trip is only about 15 miles, and the stakes are pulling in opposite directions. On Saturday, 21 February 2.26 (15:00 GMT), Edgeley Park hosts a Greater Manchester League One fixture where Stockport’s promotion push meets a Wigan survival mission under a brand-new boss.

Team news, tactics, and the story behind the numbers

Stockport arrive with a point to prove. Dave Challinor’s side had their eight-game unbeaten run ended by Bradford on 17 February, a 1-0 defeat decided by Antoni Sarcevic of all people. Challinor didn’t hide his frustration, pointing to routine moments that were not handled well, and asking his players to “right the wrongs” quickly.

How Stockport may set up

Challinor has been flexible lately, leaning into a 3-4-1-2 that keeps three attacking threats on the pitch while fitting in returning midfielders. When the game asks for it, Stockport are also happy to go direct and use Kyle Wootton’s presence.

  • Kyle Wootton leads the line and remains the league’s top scorer (15).
  • Support has come from Adama Sidibeh and Malik Mothersille, giving Stockport more than one way to hurt teams.
  • Louie Barry is close to returning; Lewis Bate and Ollie Norwood have already made it back into the XI.
  • Josh Dacres-Cogley is expected out after a red card, while Tayo Edun has been sidelined recently.

Wigan’s new-manager blueprint

Wigan sit 22nd, but their mood shifted fast: Gary Caldwell won his first game in charge on 18 February, a massive 1-0 against Luton that stopped an eight-match winless league run. Caldwell’s first message was simple: belief, recovery, and points.

  • Gary Caldwell has gone with a disciplined 4.9-2, prioritising shape and fast wing-back transitions.
  • Fraser Murray is their key creator (13 big chances created), with Joe Taylor (5) the top scorer.
  • Injuries bite: Jack Hunt is out; James Carragher is doubtful; Harry McHugh remains sidelined.
  • David Perkins returns on the staff, while Glenn Whelan and Nicky Adams have moved on.

Head to head context

The recent head to head is tight: a 1-1 draw on 11 November 2.25, and Wigan also edged a 1-0 Carabao Cup win earlier this season. That history matters here, because Caldwell’s approach is built to keep games narrow.

AI betting tips: value, markets, and expected match script

Markets lean strongly to Stockport (1.72) over a draw (3.8) or Wigan (4.9), and the squad values back that up (€12.95m vs €9.43m). Still, our model thinks control does not automatically mean comfort.

  • Expected possession: Stockport 65% vs Wigan 35%
  • Shots: 14-6; on target: 4-2
  • Corners: 5-4 (9 total)
  • Cards: Stockport 1, Wigan 2

That profile points to Stockport territory without guaranteed finishing, and Wigan living off transitions. So the best angle is goals.

  • Best tip: Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.32), trust 4.6/10
  • Under/Over pick: Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.32), trust 4.7/10
  • 1X2 prediction: X2 (odds 2.25), trust 1.4/10

The low-confidence X2 reflects how hard it is to fade Stockport at home, but Caldwell’s early “shut the door first” plan can keep this in single-goal territory. Our Stockport County vs Wigan Prediction leans to a cagey story: expected final score 0-1, and the half-time call is also 0-1. For bettors, the cleaner play remains the under, a sensible choice among League One betting tips when one side wants control and the other wants survival.

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Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Stockport vs Wigan

U3.5 -313

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -313
4/10

1x2 Tip

X2 112

Wigan to win or draw
1/10

Total Goals

Under 3.5 -313

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match
4/10

Both Teams To Score

No -111

At least one team is not expected to score
1/10

Bet Builder Tip

X2&U4.5 140

Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
1/10
Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

0:1

Stats Predictions

1.36
xG
0.68
65%
Ball Possession
35%
14
Total Shots
6
4
Shots on Goal
2
5
Shots Off Goal
2
5
Corners
4
1
Yellow Cards
2

Average / Match

1.26
Expected Goals
0.81
2.3
Total Goals
2.7
1.5
Goals Scored
0.7
0.8
Goals Against
2
61%
Possession
41%
13.9
Total Shots
7.6
3.8
Shots on Goal
3.2
4.9
Shots off Goal
2.5
11.9
Fouls
11.2
5.2
Corners
4.5
1.7
Offsides
1.8
1.78
Yellow Cards
1.88
497
Total Passes
328

Overview Last 10 Matches

6
Wins
2
6
Over 1.5 Goals
5
5
Over 2.5 Goals
4
2
Over 3.5 Goals
3
5
Both Teams Scored
3
0
Unexpected Wins
0
0
Unexpected Loses
0

Head to Head

Stockport County
1 - 3 - 2
Wigan
Stockport County Stockport 11-Nov-25
1:1
Wigan Wigan
Wigan Wigan 30-Aug-25
1:1
Stockport Stockport County
Wigan Wigan 26-Aug-25
1:0
Stockport Stockport County
Wigan Wigan 15-Feb-25
0:2
Stockport Stockport County
Stockport County Stockport 05-Oct-24
0:0
Wigan Wigan
Wigan Wigan 06-Dec-23
2:0
Stockport Stockport County

Profile time Recent Matches of Stockport

03 MarW Doncaster Doncaster 0 Stockport Stockport 1
28 FebL Stevenage Stevenage 2 Stockport Stockport 1
24 FebL Burton Burton 3 Stockport Stockport 0
21 FebW Stockport Stockport 4 Wigan Wigan 2
17 FebL Bradford City Bradford City 1 Stockport Stockport 0
10 FebW Port Vale Port Vale 0 Stockport Stockport 4
07 FebD Stockport Stockport 0 Leyton Orient Leyton Orient 0
31 JanW Stockport Stockport 2 Plymouth Plymouth 1
27 JanW Blackpool Blackpool 1 Stockport Stockport 2
24 JanD Cardiff Cardiff 1 Stockport Stockport 1

Profile time Recent Matches of Wigan

10 MarWigan Wigan - Plymouth Plymouth -
07 MarDBlackpool Blackpool 1 Wigan Wigan 1
28 FebWWigan Wigan 1 Huddersfield Huddersfield 0
21 FebLStockport Stockport 4 Wigan Wigan 2
18 FebWWigan Wigan 1 Luton Luton 0
15 FebLArsenal Arsenal 4 Wigan Wigan 0
10 FebLWigan Wigan 1 Reading Reading 2
07 FebLPeterborough Peterborough 6 Wigan Wigan 1
31 JanLWigan Wigan 0 Lincoln Lincoln 1
27 JanLWycombe Wycombe 2 Wigan Wigan 0

England - League One England - League One

Team Matches Goals Points
1 Lincoln Lincoln35
65-31
74
2 Cardiff Cardiff35
68-38
72
3 Bolton Bolton36
53-36
64
4 Bradford Bradford35
45-39
61
5 Stockport County Stockport34
47-43
56
6 Huddersfield Huddersfield36
56-46
55
7 Reading Reading35
53-46
54
8 Stevenage Stevenage34
38-35
54
9 Wycombe Wycombe36
52-39
53
10 Plymouth Plymouth35
51-51
49
11 Luton Luton35
45-44
47
12 Barnsley Barnsley33
55-55
47
13 Peterborough Peterborough35
50-49
46
14 AFC Wimbledon AFC Wimbledon34
42-48
46
15 Exeter City Exeter City35
40-42
42
16 Mansfield Town Mansfield Town33
39-37
41
17 Burton Albion Burton Albion36
39-51
40
18 Doncaster Doncaster34
37-57
39
19 Wigan Wigan34
36-47
38
20 Blackpool Blackpool35
41-55
38
21 Leyton Orient Leyton Orient34
45-58
36
22 Rotherham Rotherham35
33-48
35
23 Northampton Northampton36
31-48
35
24 Port Vale Port Vale32
26-44
27
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