FootyMAD's Wigan Athletic match preview

Last updated : 14 August 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wigan Athletic v Middlesbrough fixture

Middlesbrough face a trip to Wigan Athletic at JJB Stadium on Wednesday evening, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Victory has been gained on 3 of the 4 previous occasions for Boro.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2007, with Middlesbrough inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Latics in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 05 MayWigan Ath.0 - 1MiddlesbroughPREM
2006/2007Sat 09 DecMiddlesbrough1 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2005/2006Sat 21 JanMiddlesbrough2 - 3Wigan Ath.PREM
2005/2006Sun 18 SepWigan Ath.1 - 1MiddlesbroughPREM
2003/2004Wed 29 OctWigan Ath.1 - 2MiddlesbroughLGEC
1986/1987Wed 06 MayMiddlesbrough0 - 0Wigan Ath.LGE1
1986/1987Sat 30 AugWigan Ath.0 - 2MiddlesbroughLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Latics have scored 5, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Middlesbrough's away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Boro have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Wigan Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from 1 matches. Middlesbrough are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from 1 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.61146124
Middlesbrough6213897

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Boro out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Wigan Ath.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Middlesbrough Last drawn game 5 outings ago.