FootyMAD's Wigan Athletic match preview

Last updated : 15 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wigan Athletic v Sheffield United fixture

Sheff. Utd. pack their bags to visit Wigan Athletic at JJB Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 7 games played, The Blades have recorded 2 wins, and Wigan Ath. have come away with 3 victories.

The previous match played between the two at JJB Stadium was within the last three years, in September 2004, as they swept to an impressive 4 - 0 win in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 01 JanSheff. Utd.0 - 2Wigan Ath.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 18 SepWigan Ath.4 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2003/2004Sun 28 DecSheff. Utd.1 - 1Wigan Ath.CHMP
2003/2004Tue 21 OctWigan Ath.1 - 1Sheff. Utd.CHMP
1991/1992Tue 08 OctSheff. Utd.1 - 0Wigan Ath.LGEC
1991/1992Tue 24 SepWigan Ath.2 - 2Sheff. Utd.LGEC
1988/1989Sat 04 MarWigan Ath.1 - 2Sheff. Utd.LGE1

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.

Sheff. Utd. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Blades have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Wigan Ath. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 22 points from their 17 games played so far, Sheff. Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 17 points from 17 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.6123495
Sheff. Utd.6222888

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Sheff. Utd. only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at JJB Stadium will be a good result. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Sheff. Utd. 5 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.