FootyMAD's Wigan Athletic match preview

Last updated : 27 November 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wigan Athletic v Sunderland fixture

Sunderland face a trip to Wigan Athletic at JJB Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 6 games played, The Black Cats have recorded 1 wins, and Wigan Ath. have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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 14 MarSunderland1 - 2Wigan Ath.PREM
2008/2009Sat 13 SepWigan Ath.1 - 1SunderlandPREM
2007/2008Sat 09 FebSunderland2 - 0Wigan Ath.PREM
2007/2008Sat 05 JanSunderland0 - 3Wigan Ath.FAC
2007/2008Sat 18 AugWigan Ath.3 - 0SunderlandPREM
2005/2006Sat 11 MarSunderland0 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2005/2006Sat 27 AugWigan Ath.1 - 0SunderlandPREM

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. While Latics have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Sunderland is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Black Cats have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Wigan Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 14 points from 13 matches. Sunderland lie just outside the playoff positions in the Barclays Premier League, picking up 20 from their 13 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.61237185
Sunderland6222568

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Sunderland on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Wigan Ath.. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Sunderland Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.