FootyMAD's Blackburn Rovers match preview

Last updated : 12 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wigan Athletic v Blackburn Rovers fixture

Wigan Ath. prepare to entertain Blackburn Rovers at JJB Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to redress the balance of power in this fixture. The Latics have come away defeated on 4 of the 5 previous games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at JJB Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2007, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 5-3 thriller, 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:
2007/2008Sat 22 MarBlackburn R.3 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2007/2008Sat 15 DecWigan Ath.5-3Blackburn R.PREM
2006/2007Mon 01 JanWigan Ath.0 - 3Blackburn R.PREM
2006/2007Sun 01 OctBlackburn R.2 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2005/2006Mon 03 AprBlackburn R.1 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2005/2006Sat 31 DecWigan Ath.0 - 3Blackburn R.PREM
2002/2003Tue 17 DecWigan Ath.0 - 2Blackburn R.LGEC

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

The away form of Blackburn R. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Rovers have hit 11 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Wigan Ath. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 19 points from their 16 games played so far, Blackburn R. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 13 points from their 16 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.6222578
Blackburn R.61059153

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 Blackburn R.. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Blackburn R. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 5 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.