Wigan Vs Ipswich - Match Preview

Last updated : 25 August 2003 By ITFM
History of the Wigan Athletic v Ipswich Town fixture


Ipswich face a trip to Wigan Athletic at JJB Stadium on Tuesday evening, for the first time in their history, and will be hoping to give their new opponents the runaround.


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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.

The Super Blues have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the Super Blues pummel 14 goals, and let in 7.

Wigan's 4 points from 3 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Ipswich are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 2 points from 3 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan64208114
Ipswich630316149

Our prediction ...

Ipswich are performing with pride on their travels, but the ITFM panel believes it may not be enough to prevent the Latics coming away with a hard-fought home win. Home win.

Sequence statistics:
WiganWon 3 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Ipswich6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.