FootyMAD's Wigan Athletic match preview

Last updated : 01 May 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wigan Athletic v Bolton Wanderers fixture

Bolton Wdrs. face a trip to Wigan Athletic at JJB Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 16 games played, The Trotters have recorded 6 wins, and Wigan Ath. have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in March 2008, the Latics carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory 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:
2008/2009Sun 28 DecBolton Wdrs.0 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The away form of Bolton Wdrs. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the The Trotters have hit 6 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Wigan Ath. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 41 points from their 33 games played so far, Bolton Wdrs. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 38 points from their 34 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.62044126
Bolton Wdrs.612310115

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Latics, as the The Trotters have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath. 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Bolton Wdrs. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 10 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.