FootyMAD's Chelsea match preview

Last updated : 25 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wigan Athletic v Chelsea fixture

Wigan Ath. prepare to entertain Chelsea at JJB Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to redress the balance of power in this fixture. The Latics have come away defeated on 6 of the 7 previous games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at JJB Stadium was just last season, in August 2008, with Chelsea inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Latics 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:
2008/2009Sat 28 FebChelsea2 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2008/2009Sun 24 AugWigan Ath.0-1ChelseaPREM
2007/2008Mon 14 AprChelsea1 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2007/2008Sat 26 JanWigan Ath.1 - 2ChelseaFAC
2007/2008Sat 03 NovWigan Ath.0 - 2ChelseaPREM
2006/2007Sat 13 JanChelsea4 - 0Wigan Ath.PREM
2006/2007Sat 23 DecWigan Ath.2 - 3ChelseaPREM

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Latics have conceded a disappointing 8 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

The away form of Chelsea however, is much more impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. Those games have seen the Blues pummel 14 goals, and let in 5.

Wigan Ath. find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 6 points from their 6 matches. Chelsea are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 18 points from the 6 games played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.61053163
Chelsea660014218

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Latics of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Chelsea, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath. 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 11 .
Chelsea 5 successive away victories.
6 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 7 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.