FM Preview: Wigan Athletic v Everton 06 Oct 2012

Last updated : 05 October 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Wigan Athletic v Everton fixture

Everton face a trip to Wigan Athletic at Robin Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 3 of the 7 previous games, with the hosts winning just 1.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Robin Park was less than a year ago, in February 2012, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 04 Feb Wigan Ath. 1 - 1 Everton Premier League
2011/2012 Sat 17 Sep Everton 3 - 1 Wigan Ath. Premier League
2010/2011 Sat 30 Apr Wigan Ath. 1 - 1 Everton Premier League
2010/2011 Sat 11 Dec Everton 0 - 0 Wigan Ath. Premier League
2009/2010 Sat 30 Jan Wigan Ath. 0 - 1 Everton Premier League
2009/2010 Sun 30 Aug Everton 2 - 1 Wigan Ath. Premier League
2008/2009 Sun 05 Apr Everton 4 - 0 Wigan Ath. Premier League

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Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Latics in those games, with 8 conceded.

Everton have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Toffees's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Wigan Athletic are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 6 matches.

Everton's total of 13 points from their 6 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Wigan Athletic 6 2 1 3 11 11 7
Everton 6 3 1 2 14 7 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Toffees has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Wigan Athletic. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Wigan Athletic Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Everton 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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