Leicester vs Wigan prediction 27.10.2026 | League One

After two relegations in the last two seasons, Leicester had big expectations for the 2026/27 season. They are considered by far the best team in the competition, but after 11 league rounds, Russell Martin's team are a big ten points behind the league leader, Huddersfield. The last few weeks have been slightly better, with two wins in the last three matches. However, in the most recent outing, Leicester lost 2-1 on the road against Luton. The visitors were close to one point, but the hosts scored late in the second half's stoppage time and left Martin's team empty-handed.

Leicester's head coach, Russell Martin, was frustrated after the defeat against Luton. He stated, "We did so well to get ourselves back in the game with 10 men; it's so disappointing. Within a couple of minutes, the feeling can be so different. It can feel like a win almost, down to 10 men, a battling draw, a brilliant goal, and then we concede a goal, and it's frustration."

Leicester have some injury problems as Jakub Stolarczyk, Ben Nelson, and Jayden Joseph are unavailable for Tuesday. Also, John Lundstram is suspended.

After a couple of seasons as a League One mid-table team, Wigan's 2026/27 campaign looks set to be extremely challenging. Gary Caldwell's team won only twice in the first 11 matches and are four points behind the safety. The previous weeks were tough, as Wigan lost three of the last four matches. In the previous game, they lost 2-1 on the road against Huddersfield. The hosts finished with xG of 3.03, while the visitors had only 0.52, and it would be pretty unfair if Wigan came out with something.

Gary Caldwell is under pressure at Wigan. The team is not playing well, especially in attack, as they scored only eight goals in 11 league matches. The game at King Power Stadium could be Caldwell's last as Wigan's manager. 

Wigan will travel to Leicester without suspended Fraser Murray, while Luke Harris and Ryan Trevitt are injured. Also, Max Power is questionable, and his status will get clearer closer to the kickoff.