FootyMAD's West Ham United match preview

Last updated : 01 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wigan Athletic v West Ham United fixture

Wigan Ath. prepare to entertain West Ham United at JJB Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. There have only been 1 against the opposition from the 5 matches played by the Latics.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at JJB Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2007, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 25 AugWest Ham Utd.1 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2006/2007Sat 28 AprWigan Ath.0-3West Ham Utd.PREM
2006/2007Wed 06 DecWest Ham Utd.0 - 2Wigan Ath.PREM
2005/2006Sat 25 MarWigan Ath.1 - 2West Ham Utd.PREM
2005/2006Wed 28 DecWest Ham Utd.0 - 2Wigan Ath.PREM
2004/2005Sat 02 AprWigan Ath.1 - 2West Ham Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Sun 15 AugWest Ham Utd.1 - 3Wigan Ath.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

West Ham Utd. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Wigan Ath. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 20 points from their 24 games thus far. West Ham Utd.'s 36 points from 23 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.6213767
West Ham Utd.6222458

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath.Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
West Ham Utd.No sequences of note