FootyMAD's Wigan Athletic match preview

Last updated : 30 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Charlton Athletic v Wigan Athletic fixture

Charlton Ath. prepare to entertain Wigan Athletic at The Valley on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Addicks won the only previous game contested between the two.

The only previous meeting between Charlton Ath. and Wigan Ath. at was just last season, in August 2005, the Addicks carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 11 NovWigan Ath.3 - 2Charlton Ath.PREM
2005/2006Sat 17 DecWigan Ath.3 - 0Charlton Ath.PREM
2005/2006Sat 20 AugCharlton Ath.1-0Wigan Ath.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Charlton 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 Addicks in those games, with 7 conceded.

The away form of Wigan Ath. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Latics have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Charlton Ath. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premiership with a return of just 27 points from their 30 games thus far. Wigan Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 33 points from 30 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Charlton Ath.6222968
Wigan Ath.63215311

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Addicks. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Charlton Ath. 6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Wigan Ath. 5 games since last defeat.