|
Wigan Ath. prepare to entertain Middlesbrough at JJB Stadium on Wednesday evening, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. There have only been 1 against the opposition from the 4 matches played by the Latics.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at JJB Stadium was less than a year ago, in May 2007, with Middlesbrough inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Latics 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 05 May | Wigan Ath. | 0-1 | Middlesbrough | PREM |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 09 Dec | Middlesbrough | 1 - 1 | Wigan Ath. | PREM |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 21 Jan | Middlesbrough | 2 - 3 | Wigan Ath. | PREM |
| 2005/2006 | Sun 18 Sep | Wigan Ath. | 1 - 1 | Middlesbrough | PREM |
| 2003/2004 | Wed 29 Oct | Wigan Ath. | 1 - 2 | Middlesbrough | LGEC |
| 1986/1987 | Wed 06 May | Middlesbrough | 0 - 0 | Wigan Ath. | LGE1 |
| 1986/1987 | Sat 30 Aug | Wigan Ath. | 0 - 2 | Middlesbrough | LGE1 |
Recent respective form guides
Wigan Athletic's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Latics have scored 5, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.
Middlesbrough's away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Boro have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.
Wigan Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from 1 matches. Middlesbrough are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from 1 matches.
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 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 4 |
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at JJB Stadium for the Latics and the Madmen are unable to see past Middlesbrough claiming victory in a close match.
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Wigan Ath. | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 5 home matches. Not drawn a match in their last 5 . |
| Middlesbrough | Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |