FootyMAD's Wigan Athletic match preview

Last updated : 19 January 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wigan Athletic v Everton fixture

Everton face a trip to Wigan Athletic at JJB Stadium on Sunday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Out of their two previous meetings, the Toffees have won one, and drawn the other.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2007, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 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 11 AugEverton2 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2006/2007Sun 21 JanWigan Ath.0 - 2EvertonPREM
2006/2007Sat 16 SepEverton2 - 2Wigan Ath.PREM
2005/2006Tue 31 JanWigan Ath.1 - 1EvertonPREM
2005/2006Sat 24 SepEverton0 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
1979/1980Sat 26 JanEverton3 - 0Wigan Ath.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Latics's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

The away form of Everton however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Toffees, and 5 goals against.

Wigan Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 20 points from 22 matches. Everton find themselves in a respectable 5th position, courtesy of the 39 points they have accumulated from 22 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.63218411
Everton6303779

FootyMad's prediction ...

Toffees's decent recent efforts out on the road should see them narrowly take the spoils from the match with Wigan Ath., believes the FootyMad team. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath. 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Everton 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 13 outings ago.