FootyMAD's Stoke City match preview

Last updated : 08 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wigan Athletic v Stoke City fixture

Wigan Ath. prepare to entertain Stoke City at JJB Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 10 games played, Latics have recorded 4 wins, and Stoke City have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at JJB Stadium was just last season, in November 2008, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2009/2010Sat 12 DecStoke City2 - 2Wigan Ath.PREM
2008/2009Sat 16 MayStoke City2 - 0Wigan Ath.PREM
2008/2009Sat 08 NovWigan Ath.0-0Stoke CityPREM
2004/2005Sat 05 FebWigan Ath.0 - 1Stoke CityCHMP
2004/2005Tue 02 NovStoke City0 - 1Wigan Ath.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 21 FebStoke City1 - 1Wigan Ath.CHMP
2003/2004Tue 14 OctWigan Ath.2 - 1Stoke CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Stoke City is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Potters have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 1 in reply.

Wigan Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 23 points from 23 matches. Stoke City see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 29 points from their 23 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.6123685
Stoke City642013514

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Wigan Ath.'s indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Stoke City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Stoke City Not won in previous 7 away matches.
7 games since last defeat.