FootyMAD's Wigan Athletic match preview

Last updated : 15 January 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Wigan Athletic fixture

Wolves play host to Wigan Athletic at Molineux on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. 2 of the 3 contests have been draws however, with the other 1 won by Wolves.

The last time the two teams met at Wolves was back in September 2004, over five years ago, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw in a Championship match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 18 AugWigan Ath.0 - 1WolvesPREM
2004/2005Tue 04 JanWigan Ath.2 - 0WolvesCHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Wolverhampton Wanderers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Wolves have scored 6, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Wigan Ath. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Latics have hit 7 goals, 23 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Wolves find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 19 points from their 20 matches. Wigan Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 19 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wolves6303489
Wigan Ath.612310145

FootyMad's prediction ...

Wolves are not exactly setting the world alight at Molineux at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Wigan Ath. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Wolves 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Wigan Ath. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.