FootyMAD's Middlesbrough match preview

Last updated : 04 May 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wigan Athletic v Middlesbrough fixture

Wigan Ath. prepare to entertain Middlesbrough at JJB Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. There have only been 1 against the opposition from the 3 matches played by the Latics.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at JJB Stadium was just last season, in September 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 09 DecMiddlesbrough1 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2005/2006Sat 21 JanMiddlesbrough2 - 3Wigan Ath.PREM
2005/2006Sun 18 SepWigan Ath.1-1MiddlesbroughPREM
2003/2004Wed 29 OctWigan Ath.1 - 2MiddlesbroughLGEC
1986/1987Wed 06 MayMiddlesbrough0 - 0Wigan Ath.LGE1
1986/1987Sat 30 AugWigan Ath.0 - 2MiddlesbroughLGE1

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. While Latics have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Middlesbrough is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. Boro have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Wigan Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 35 points from 36 matches. Middlesbrough find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 40 points from their 36 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.60245132
Middlesbrough61148124

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Wigan Ath. only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting a spanking home win for the Latics, at least 4-0 to the boys in blue.

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath.Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
MiddlesbroughNot won in previous 9 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.