FM Preview: Wigan Athletic v Hull City 03 May 2010

Last updated : 02 May 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wigan Athletic v Hull City fixture

Wigan Ath. prepare to entertain Hull City at JJB Stadium on Monday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Latics are clearly on top, winning 54.55% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at JJB Stadium was earlier this season, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-1 thriller, in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 02 JanWigan Ath.4-1Hull CityFAC
2009/2010Sat 03 OctHull City2 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2008/2009Sun 22 MarWigan Ath.1 - 0Hull CityPREM
2008/2009Sat 30 AugHull City0 - 5Wigan Ath.PREM
2007/2008Tue 28 AugWigan Ath.0 - 1Hull CityLGEC
2003/2004Tue 12 AugWigan Ath.2 - 0Hull CityLGEC
1996/1997Sat 30 NovHull City1 - 1Wigan Ath.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The Latics's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

The away form of Hull City is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. The Tigers have conceded 14 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Wigan Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 35 points from 36 matches. Hull City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 28 points from their 36 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.62137107
Hull City6114394

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Latics's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Hull City. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Hull City Not won in previous 25 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.