Reading (home)
- Reading sit 8th in League One, with 58 points from 39 games.
- Reading have won nine home games this season, drawing seven and losing only three of 19.
- Richardson’s record at Reading is also a work in progress, but his arrival in October 2025 has been a step in the right direction for the Royals, who have looked more organised and able to grind out results since he took charge.
- Reading have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five and ground out an impressive 2-1 win at Burton Albion in midweek.
Wigan Athletic (away)
- Wigan Athletic are 19th with 45 points from 38 games.
- Caldwell has overseen a modest upturn in Wigan’s results since his appointment in the middle of the 2025-2026 campaign, with The Latics registering two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five.
- Wigan Athletic have won just two of their 19 away games in League One (W2, D9, L8).
- Wigan have scored 22 times in 19 away matches this season.
Head-to-Head
Reading have won the last three meetings between these two in the league.
Key Players
- Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan is Reading’s main man at the moment, scoring 4 of their last 7 goals in the past 5 matches.
- Jack Marriott can continue his incredible record as Reading’s striker with a goal for the home team.
- Joe Taylor is worth a bet to get on the scoresheet for the visitors as he has scored 13 in 32 League One appearances this term and three in the Latics’ last five.
Betting Insights
- Both teams to score is priced up at 1.83 for this game.
- Over 2.5 goals is available at 2.10 and looks attractive given the circumstances.
- Backing the home side to take the points is available at 2.2, supported by Reading’s strong home form and recent head-to-head record.
Prediction
- So we’re going for Reading to win and over 2.5 goals, with goals at both ends likely as Wigan are still figuring out their identity under Caldwell.
- Jack Marriott to score and Joe Taylor on the scoresheet are suggested player bets.
