Everton FC - Wigan Athletic 26.12.2012 15:00
After four losses in the last five games, the team of Wigan desperately needs a win to get out of the relegation zone. This round, however, seems to be extremely difficult for Wigan, given that the team of Everton is one of the best hosts in the league. Everton is unbeaten at home so far this season and it is unlikely to be defeated exactly in this match.
In the last 16 matches between these two teams, the players of Wigan have scored only 13 goals. Everton's players, in turn, have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 games against Wigan. The probability for the hosts to score at least 2 goals in this match is relatively large, if we look closely at Wigan`s performance as a guest. They have conceded at least two goals in their last three away games in the Premier League. Also, they have lost six of their last seven games as a guest. We can clearly state that in this game a strong host faces a poor guest.
There are many problems with injured players for Wigan, while David Moyes will not be able to rely on Marouane Fellaini, Tony Hibbert, Kevin Mirallas and Seamus Coleman. Despite the obvious advantage of the solid team of Everton, Wigan showed decent football against Arsenal last weekend. This gives hope to Roberto Martinez and he probably will not make any major changes in the starting lineup.