FootyMAD's Wigan Athletic match preview

Last updated : 16 February 2010 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 Wednesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 17 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 less than a year ago, in May 2009, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2008/2009Sat 02 MayWigan Ath.0 - 0Bolton Wdrs.PREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Latics's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

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 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Wigan Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 24 points from 24 matches. Bolton Wdrs. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 22 points from their 24 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.6033593
Bolton Wdrs.6222458

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bolton Wdrs. are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from JJB Stadium with a well-deserved point. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Bolton Wdrs. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 9 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.