FM Preview: Wigan Athletic v Bolton Wanderers 23 Oct 2010

Last updated : 22 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wigan Athletic v Bolton Wanderers fixture

Wigan Ath. prepare to entertain Bolton Wanderers at JJB Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 18 games played, Latics have recorded 8 wins, and Bolton Wdrs. have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at JJB Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2010, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 13 MarBolton Wdrs.4 - 0Wigan Ath.PREM
2009/2010Wed 17 FebWigan Ath.0-0Bolton Wdrs.PREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Latics have scored 5, a worringly large 14 have been leaked at the other end.

Bolton Wdrs. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Trotters's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Wigan Ath. find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 9 points from their 8 matches. Bolton Wdrs.'s total of 11 points from their 8 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.6231769
Bolton Wdrs.61327106

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath. 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Bolton Wdrs. Not won in previous 4 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.