FootyMAD's Wigan Athletic match preview

Last updated : 27 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bolton Wanderers v Wigan Athletic fixture

Bolton Wdrs. prepare to entertain Wigan Athletic at Reebok Stadium on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 14 games played, The Trotters have recorded 6 wins, and Wigan Ath. have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Reebok Stadium was just last season, in December 2007, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-1 thriller, in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sun 16 MarWigan Ath.1 - 0Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2007/2008Sun 09 DecBolton Wdrs.4-1Wigan Ath.PREM
2006/2007Sat 07 AprWigan Ath.1 - 3Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2006/2007Sat 04 NovBolton Wdrs.0 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2005/2006Sat 04 FebBolton Wdrs.1 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2005/2006Tue 20 DecWigan Ath.2 - 0Bolton Wdrs.LGEC
2005/2006Sun 02 OctWigan Ath.2 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Bolton Wanderers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The away form of Wigan Ath. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Latics have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bolton Wdrs.'s 23 points from 19 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Wigan Ath.'s 25 points from 18 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bolton Wdrs.630311129
Wigan Ath.641110513

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Bolton Wdrs. only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Bolton Wdrs. 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 11 .
Wigan Ath. Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.