Luton Town face Wigan Athletic in their second game of the EFL League One season on Wednesday as they look to make an impact in the new season.
The Hatters are currently struggling with their performance. Following their elimination in the first round of the EFL Cup, they lost 2-1 to Bradford City, a defeat that prevented them from returning to winning ways.
The Latics, on the other hand, built on their win in the EFL Cup and made it two wins in a row, after securing a 2-0 victory over Peterborough United at the Brick Community Stadium on Saturday.
Read our Luton vs Wigan predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other EFL League One predictions.
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Luton vs Wigan prediction: Easy win for the Lions
Key statistics
- Two of their last five encounters have finished level at halftime.
- The Hatters have defeated the Latics with a 2-1 scoreline in two of their last six meetings.
- Both teams have played BTTS in four of their last six encounters.
Correct score prediction: Luton 2-1 Wigan
Both teams have met on several occasions, but their last six encounters have witnessed a lot of goals and a frequent scoreline. In their last five encounters, Luton has won three times in their last six clashes, including a 2-1 win in their most recent home meeting in an FA Cup game and another 2-1 victory in September 2022.
Additionally, the Hatters have demonstrated solid attacking form, while Wigan have struggled defensively at times, which makes a 2-1 scoreline for Luton a realistic outcome. With both teams capable of scoring, but Luton generally showing more consistency, it stands to reason that a narrow win for the home side could be the most likely result.
Pre-match odds and win probability: No odds available
- Home: Not available
- Draw: Not available
- Away: Not available
Most recent head-to-head: Luton edge previous meetings
Matt Bloomfield’s side have dominated the last six meetings between the teams. They have won three of their last six encounters, while Wigan have won once. They also had two draws against Ryan Lowe’s team.
With this head-to-head record, it puts the Hatters at an advantage heading into this tie, but there could still be a shift of dominance following the recent preseason form of the Latics.
England Championship 21/01/23
Wigan
Luton
England FA Cup 17/01/23
Wigan
Luton
England FA Cup 07/01/23
Luton
Wigan
England Championship 03/09/22
Luton
Wigan
England Championship 07/03/20
Wigan
Luton
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Luton preview: Bloomfield’s men looking to bounce back from EFL elimination
Luton Town's recent League One fixtures have seen them secure two wins, a 2-0 victory against Peterborough and a 1-0 win over AFC Wimbledon, but they suffered a first-round loss to Coventry in the EFL Cup.
Ahead of their game against Lowe’s side, they will be without Thomas Holmes, who sustained a minor injury and his availability for the next match is uncertain.
This means there is a chance he may not be fit in time for the game, but the final decision will likely depend on how his recovery progresses closer to match day.
It suggests that the player’s participation is uncertain and he may require further assessment before the match.
Predicted lineup: Shea (GK), Holmes, McGuinness, Chigozie, Woodrow, Nelson, Bramall, Walsh, Kouda, Nordas & Dabo
England Championship 03/05/25
L
West Brom
5
Luton
3
England Championship 26/04/25
W
Coventry
0
Luton
1
England Championship 21/04/25
W
Bristol City
1
Luton
3
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Derby
0
Luton
1
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Blackburn
1
Luton
0
Wigan preview: Lowe’s men looking to build on EFL Cup win
The Latics started the new season with a win over Northampton Town but went on to lose their next game against Leyton Orient away from home. However, they were able to get back to winning ways in the EFL Cup against Notts County, making it to the next round of the competition.
Wigan will head into this encounter without any injury issues, which will be a huge boost for the manager, who will be able to select a strong side for the game.
Predicted lineup: Tickle (GK), Robinson, Kerr, Weir, Francois, Trevitt, Brenan, Hungbo, Murray, Saydee & Costelloe
England League 1 03/05/25
D
Northampton
1
Wigan
1
England League 1 29/04/25
D
Burton Albion
1
Wigan
1
England League 1 26/04/25
D
Blackpool
1
Wigan
1
England League 1 21/04/25
W
Rotherham
0
Wigan
1
England League 1 18/04/25
W
Shrewsbury
0
Wigan
1
Player to watch: Gideon Kodua
Gideon Kodua one player to look out for in Luton's next game against Wigan because, despite starting the season on the bench, he made an immediate impact by scoring his side's only goal against Bradford, showcasing his sharpness, composure, and hunger to prove himself, qualities that could earn him more minutes and make him a game-changer if given the opportunity.
With Luton looking to bounce back and inject more attacking threat, Kodua's recent performance will have caught the manager’s eye and he could be the spark they need to unlock Wigan’s backline.