FootyMAD's Arsenal match preview

Last Updated : 05-Dec-2008 by
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History of the Arsenal v Wigan Athletic fixture

Wigan Ath. face a trip to Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. On each previous occasion, the match has ended in defeat for the Latics.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Arsenal running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a League Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 11 NovArsenal3 - 0Wigan Ath.LGEC
2007/2008Sun 09 MarWigan Ath.0 - 0ArsenalPREM
2007/2008Sat 24 NovArsenal2 - 0Wigan Ath.PREM
2006/2007Sun 11 FebArsenal2 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2006/2007Wed 13 DecWigan Ath.0 - 1ArsenalPREM
2005/2006Sun 07 MayArsenal4 - 2Wigan Ath.PREM
2005/2006Tue 24 JanArsenal2 - 1Wigan Ath.LGEC

Recent respective form guides

Arsenal have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Gunners in those games, with 7 conceded.

Wigan Ath. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Latics's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

Arsenal sit in a healthy 4th in the league, and have picked up 26 points from their 15 games. Wigan Ath. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 19 points from their 15 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Arsenal6303689
Wigan Ath.63217711

FootyMad's prediction ...

Wigan Ath. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Arsenal may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Arsenal 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Wigan Ath. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.