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Wigan Ath. prepare to entertain Liverpool at JJB Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Each previous meeting has resulted in defeat for the Latics.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at JJB Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2006, where Liverpool annihilated the Latics 0-4 in a Premiership match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2006/2007 | Sat 21 Apr | Liverpool | 2 - 0 | Wigan Ath. | PREM |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 02 Dec | Wigan Ath. | 0-4 | Liverpool | PREM |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 11 Feb | Wigan Ath. | 0 - 1 | Liverpool | PREM |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 03 Dec | Liverpool | 3 - 0 | Wigan Ath. | PREM |
| 1989/1990 | Wed 04 Oct | Wigan Ath. | 0 - 3 | Liverpool | LGEC |
| 1989/1990 | Tue 19 Sep | Liverpool | 5 - 2 | Wigan Ath. | LGEC |
Recent respective form guides
Wigan Athletic have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.
The away form of Liverpool however, is much more impressive, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Reds, and 3 goals against.
Wigan Ath. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 8 points from their 7 games played so far, Liverpool sit in a healthy 4th in the league, and have picked up 12 points from their 6 games.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Wigan Ath. | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Liverpool | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 12 |
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 Liverpool, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Wigan Ath. | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Liverpool | Undefeated in last 6 away games. 11 games since last defeat. |