Bolton vs Wigan

9/12- A clash at the bottom of the table takes place as a struggling Bolton take on an even more struggling Wigan. Bolton have hit good form in the European circuit but back at home they are just a place above the relegation zone. Bolton had a huge embarrassing defeat against Liverpool in a away tie last week when the ended with a score line of 4-0 against them. But in contrast they won at Red Star Belgrade in their UEFA cup match the same way they humbled Manchester United at home. Wigan on the other hand have just a point of 8 away games this season, with no away wins to their credit and this one at Bolton looks to be no different. Their last week’s home draw against a strong Manchester City though was creditable it cannot take them anywhere on the points table.

 

Bolton have an experienced and seasoned striker in form of Anelka and this is something that can work in their favour and a win at home can catapult the home side towards the top half of the table and away from the relegation zone for the time being. Also this would be appropriate preparation for their away tie against Manchester City next week as Bolton have not registered any away victory in the 7 away games this season and have been able to collect just 2 points. El Hadji Douf is another Bolton player that will be electrifying on the field and a home crowd always helps as well.

 

The only positive for Wigan seems to be the return of Heskey, the instrumental striker who was away from the team for the past three months due to injury. A defeat here could further add to the wounds of this already struggling side but Wigan would be hoping for something better.

 

Prediction: 1-1