FM Preview: Wigan Athletic v West Bromwich Albion 13 Nov 2010

Last updated : 12 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wigan Athletic v West Bromwich Albion fixture

Wigan Ath. prepare to entertain West Bromwich Albion at JJB Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Latics are clearly on top, beating their opponents 4 times from 7 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at JJB Stadium was two seasons ago, in November 2008, the Latics carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 09 MayWest Brom.3 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2008/2009Sat 29 NovWigan Ath.2-1West Brom.PREM
2005/2006Sun 15 JanWigan Ath.0 - 1West Brom.PREM
2005/2006Sat 10 SepWest Brom.1 - 2Wigan Ath.PREM
2003/2004Tue 16 MarWest Brom.2 - 1Wigan Ath.CHMP
2003/2004Tue 16 SepWigan Ath.1 - 0West Brom.CHMP
2002/2003Wed 02 OctWigan Ath.3 - 1West Brom.LGEC

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Latics in those games, with 5 conceded.

West Brom. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Baggies's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 12 goals for and 10 against.

Wigan Ath. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 11 points from their 12 games thus far. West Brom. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 16 points from their 12 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.6132786
West Brom.622211108

FootyMad's prediction ...

Latics go into their game against West Brom. in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath. Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
West Brom. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.