FootyMAD's Wigan Athletic match preview

Last updated : 22 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wigan Athletic v Queens Park Rangers fixture

Q.P.R. pack their bags to visit Wigan Athletic at JJB Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Out of their two previous meetings, the Rangers have won one, and drawn the other.

The previous match played between the two at JJB Stadium was within the last three years, in October 2002, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 13 NovQ.P.R.1 - 0Wigan Ath.CHMP
2002/2003Sat 22 MarQ.P.R.0 - 1Wigan Ath.LGE1
2002/2003Tue 29 OctWigan Ath.1 - 1Q.P.R.LGE1
2001/2002Tue 26 FebQ.P.R.1 - 1Wigan Ath.LGE1
2001/2002Sat 22 SepWigan Ath.1 - 2Q.P.R.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. These games have seen the Latics score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Q.P.R. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Wigan Ath. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and have accumulated 82 points from the 43 games they have played so far. Q.P.R.'s 58 points from 43 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.631210610
Q.P.R.61236105

FootyMad's prediction ...

Q.P.R. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Wigan Ath. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Q.P.R. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.