FootyMAD's Wigan Athletic match preview

Last updated : 21 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wigan Athletic v Hull City fixture

Hull City face a trip to Wigan Athletic at JJB Stadium on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 9 games played, The Tigers have recorded 3 wins, and Wigan Ath. have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2007, with Hull City inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Latics in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 30 AugHull City0 - 5Wigan Ath.PREM
2007/2008Tue 28 AugWigan Ath.0 - 1Hull CityLGEC
2003/2004Tue 12 AugWigan Ath.2 - 0Hull CityLGEC
1996/1997Sat 30 NovHull City1 - 1Wigan Ath.LGE2
1996/1997Sat 26 OctWigan Ath.1 - 2Hull CityLGE2
1992/1993Sat 03 AprWigan Ath.2 - 0Hull CityLGE1
1992/1993Tue 09 MarHull City0 - 0Wigan Ath.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Latics score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Hull City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Wigan Ath.'s 38 points from 29 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 8th position. Hull City see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 33 points from their 29 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.6132346
Hull City6213787

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Hull City 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. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Hull City No win in the 2 most recent games.