FootyMAD's Wigan Athletic match preview

Last updated : 03 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wigan Athletic v West Ham United fixture

West Ham Utd. face a trip to Wigan Athletic at JJB Stadium on Wednesday evening, determined to keep up their impressive record at the venue, having come through the challenge on 4 of the previous 6 occasions.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in February 2008, the Latics carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory 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:
2008/2009Sat 16 AugWest Ham Utd.2 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2007/2008Sat 02 FebWigan Ath.1 - 0West Ham Utd.PREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Latics in those games, with 3 conceded.

West Ham Utd. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Hammers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Wigan Ath.'s 35 points from 27 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 8th position. West Ham Utd.'s 36 points from 27 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 7th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.6042244
West Ham Utd.6123365

FootyMad's prediction ...

With West Ham Utd. only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at JJB Stadium will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
West Ham Utd. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.