FM Preview: Wigan Athletic v Manchester United 26 Feb 2011

Last updated : 25 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wigan Athletic v Manchester United fixture

Man. Utd. face a trip to Wigan Athletic at JJB Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Its been a kind fixture in the past, resulting in a win each time for the Red Devils.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2009, where Man. Utd. annihilated the Red Devils 0 - 5 in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 20 NovMan. Utd.2 - 0Wigan Ath.PREM
2009/2010Wed 30 DecMan. Utd.5 - 0Wigan Ath.PREM
2009/2010Sat 22 AugWigan Ath.0 - 5Man. Utd.PREM
2008/2009Wed 13 MayWigan Ath.1 - 2Man. Utd.PREM
2008/2009Wed 14 JanMan. Utd.1 - 0Wigan Ath.PREM
2007/2008Sun 11 MayWigan Ath.0 - 2Man. Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sat 06 OctMan. Utd.4 - 0Wigan Ath.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Latics's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Man. Utd.'s away form is none too clever either, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Red Devils's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Wigan Ath. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 27 points from their 27 games thus far. Man. Utd. are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 57 points from the 26 games played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.6132896
Man. Utd.64119513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Red Devils have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from JJB Stadium with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath. 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Man. Utd. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.