FootyMAD's Bolton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 16 March 2008 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 Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 15 games played, Latics have recorded 7 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 April 2007, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sun 09 DecBolton Wdrs.4 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2006/2007Sat 07 AprWigan Ath.1-3Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2006/2007Sat 04 NovBolton Wdrs.0 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2005/2006Sat 04 FebBolton Wdrs.1 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2005/2006Tue 20 DecWigan Ath.2 - 0Bolton Wdrs.LGEC
2005/2006Sun 02 OctWigan Ath.2 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM
1992/1993Sat 10 AprWigan Ath.0 - 2Bolton Wdrs.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Bolton Wdrs. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Trotters have hit 4 goals, 8 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 28 points from their 29 games played so far, Bolton Wdrs. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 25 points from their 28 games thus far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.6222338
Bolton Wdrs.6123495

FootyMad's prediction ...

Wigan Ath. are not exactly setting the world alight at JJB Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Bolton Wdrs. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath.Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Bolton Wdrs.Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.