FootyMAD's Bolton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 01 May 2009 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 Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 16 games played, Latics have recorded 8 wins, and Bolton Wdrs. have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at JJB Stadium was just last season, in March 2008, the Latics carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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:
2008/2009Sun 28 DecBolton Wdrs.0 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2007/2008Sun 16 MarWigan Ath.1-0Bolton Wdrs.PREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The away form of Bolton Wdrs. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the The Trotters have hit 6 goals, 13 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 41 points from their 33 games played so far, Bolton Wdrs. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 38 points from their 34 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.62044126
Bolton Wdrs.612310115

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. 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Bolton Wdrs. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 10 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.