FootyMAD's Wigan Athletic match preview

Last updated : 18 March 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Nottingham Forest v Wigan Athletic fixture

Nottm. Forest prepare to entertain Wigan Athletic at City Ground on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Forest won the only previous game contested between the two.

The only previous meeting between Nottm. Forest and Wigan Ath. at was less than a year ago, in May 2004, the Forest carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 07 AugWigan Ath.1 - 1Nottm. ForestCHMP
2003/2004Sat 01 MayNottm. Forest1-0Wigan Ath.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 22 NovWigan Ath.2 - 2Nottm. ForestCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Nottingham Forest are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Forest's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

The away form of Wigan Ath. however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Latics, and 3 goals against.

Nottm. Forest are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 37 points from their 37 games thus far. Wigan Ath. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 38 games giving them a return of 75 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Nottm. Forest62225118
Wigan Ath.650113515

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Forest of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Wigan Ath., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Nottm. Forest Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Wigan Ath. 10 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.