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Wigan Ath. prepare to entertain Middlesbrough at JJB Stadium on Sunday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Out of their two previous meetings, the Latics have lost both.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at JJB Stadium was two seasons ago, in October 2003, with Middlesbrough inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Latics in a League Cup match.
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| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2003/2004 | Wed 29 Oct | Wigan Ath. | 1-2 | Middlesbrough | LGEC |
| 1986/1987 | Wed 06 May | Middlesbrough | 0 - 0 | Wigan Ath. | LGE1 |
| 1986/1987 | Sat 30 Aug | Wigan Ath. | 0 - 2 | Middlesbrough | LGE1 |
Recent respective form guides
Wigan Athletic have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.
Middlesbrough have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Boro's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 4 against.
Wigan Ath.'s 6 points from 4 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Middlesbrough's 7 points from 5 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 8th position.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Wigan Ath. | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 10 |
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 10 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Your FootyMad panel thinks that Wigan Ath.'s indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Middlesbrough. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Wigan Ath. | 4 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 5 . |
| Middlesbrough | Last drawn game 6 outings ago. |