FootyMAD's Wigan Athletic match preview

Last updated : 23 November 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 Monday evening, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Victory has been gained on 2 of the 3 previous occasions for Toffees.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2008, with Everton inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Latics 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:
2007/2008Sun 20 JanWigan Ath.1 - 2EvertonPREM
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 are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Everton have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Toffees's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Wigan Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 13 points from 13 matches. Everton's 19 points from 13 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 7th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.61234125
Everton63218611

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Toffees has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Wigan Ath.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Everton 6 games since last away draw.
6 games since last defeat.