FootyMAD's Wolverhampton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 03 January 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wigan Athletic v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Wigan Ath. play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers at JJB Stadium on Tuesday evening, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 2 of the 4 previous games, with the Latics winning just 1.

The last time the two teams met at Wigan Ath. was back in December 1999, over five years ago, with Wolves inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Latics in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 11 SepWolves3 - 3Wigan Ath.CHMP
1999/2000Sat 11 DecWigan Ath.0-1WolvesFAC
1988/1989Tue 16 MayWigan Ath.1 - 1WolvesLGE1
1988/1989Sat 15 OctWolves2 - 1Wigan Ath.LGE1
1987/1988Sat 05 DecWigan Ath.1 - 3WolvesFAC
1985/1986Sat 03 MayWigan Ath.5 - 3WolvesLGE1
1985/1986Sat 14 DecWolves2 - 2Wigan Ath.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Latics, with 5 goals against.

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Wolves's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Wigan Ath. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and have accumulated 50 points from the 27 games they have played so far. Wolves find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 32 points from their 27 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.63031159
Wolves6051675

FootyMad's prediction ...

Though Wigan Ath. are not exactly setting the world alight at JJB Stadium in recent games, I can confidently predict that they will easily sweep aside the opposition put before them. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath. 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Wolves Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 5 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.