FootyMAD's Wigan Athletic match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wigan Athletic v Newcastle United fixture

Newcastle Utd. face a trip to Wigan Athletic at JJB Stadium on Friday afternoon, with the intention of improving a poor record there. The have come away with nothing in 4 of the previous 5 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2007, 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 15 NovNewcastle Utd.2 - 2Wigan Ath.PREM
2007/2008Wed 26 DecWigan Ath.1 - 0Newcastle Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sat 01 SepNewcastle Utd.1 - 0Wigan Ath.PREM
2006/2007Sun 25 FebWigan Ath.1 - 0Newcastle Utd.PREM
2006/2007Sat 19 AugNewcastle Utd.2 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2005/2006Sat 15 AprNewcastle Utd.3 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2005/2006Wed 30 NovWigan Ath.1 - 0Newcastle Utd.LGEC

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Newcastle Utd. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Magpies's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Wigan Ath. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 22 points from their 17 games played so far, Newcastle Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 22 points from their 18 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.63128710
Newcastle Utd.62409510

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Newcastle Utd. 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. Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Newcastle Utd. Undefeated in last 3 away games.
7 games since last defeat.