FootyMAD's Burnley match preview

Last Updated : 19-Mar-2010 by
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History of the Wigan Athletic v Burnley fixture

Wigan Ath. play host to Burnley at JJB Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Latics have won and drawn 5 times in this fixture.

The last time the two teams met at Wigan Ath. was back in September 2004, over five years ago, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 24 OctBurnley1 - 3Wigan Ath.PREM
2004/2005Tue 28 DecBurnley1 - 0Wigan Ath.CHMP
2004/2005Tue 14 SepWigan Ath.0-0BurnleyCHMP
2003/2004Sat 31 JanWigan Ath.0 - 0BurnleyCHMP
2003/2004Sat 23 AugBurnley0 - 2Wigan Ath.CHMP
1999/2000Sat 19 FebBurnley0 - 0Wigan Ath.LGE1
1999/2000Tue 07 DecWigan Ath.2 - 1BurnleyASSM

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Latics have conceded a disappointing 8 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

The away form of Burnley is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! Clarets have conceded 16 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Wigan Ath. find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 28 points from their 30 matches. Burnley are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 24 points from their 30 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.61142104
Burnley60156161

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Latics to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath. 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Burnley Lost each of the previous 6 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.