FootyMAD's Wigan Athletic match preview

Last updated : 10 August 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Everton v Wigan Athletic fixture

Everton prepare to entertain Wigan Athletic at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Goodison Park was less than a year ago, in September 2006, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sun 21 JanWigan Ath.0 - 2EvertonPREM
2006/2007Sat 16 SepEverton2-2Wigan Ath.PREM
2005/2006Tue 31 JanWigan Ath.1 - 1EvertonPREM
2005/2006Sat 24 SepEverton0 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
1979/1980Sat 26 JanEverton3 - 0Wigan Ath.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Everton are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Toffees in those games, with 8 conceded.

Wigan Ath. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.



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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Everton6222988
Wigan Ath.61236115

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Wigan Ath. is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Toffees in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Everton 8 games since last home draw.
Wigan Ath. Last drawn game 5 outings ago.