Wigan - Everton predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Wigan - Everton predictions Premier League England, England	06/10/2012 16:00	full time result	Everton Win	2.1	Bet at Stan James
Betting prediction was written by Anton

WIGAN – EVERTON PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

Wigan has had a tough start to the EPL this season and have picked up just 4 points from 6 matches. They have lost their last 3 matches in a row by a combined score of 7-1. They are yet to win at home this year with two defeats and one draw from their 3 games. Only 2 of their 6 matches have been above 2.5 goals.

Everton have had an uncharacteristically excellent start to the season, they normally start poorly and improve after Christmas. They have 13 points from 6 matches and are 2^nd in the table. They have lost just one game this year and won 4, including 2 away from home. 4 of their 6 matches have been above 2.5 Goals.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Wigan have a full squad to choose from for the visit of Everton, and they’ll need all their quality to have any chance of a result in this one. Wigan have been off form lately losing their last 3 matches, including their last home game against Fulham. If they are wanting to stay away from relegation again this year then they must pick up points at home, they don’t want to leave it till late in the season for another miracle run to make them safe.

Wigan seem to be missing the attacking quality of Victor Moses after his move to Chelsea and the player many thought was going to be a replacement, Ryo Miyaichi on loan from Arsenal, has only made 3 late substitute appearances so far. They will either need Miyaichi to set up or they will lose the ability to create clinical chances in the final third.

Everton have been excellent so far this season, a far cry from their normal early season form! They have had a fairly fortunate schedule so far, playing only one top six team but they can only beat who is in front of them and they have looked strong, especially in their week 1 win over Manchester United. A huge player for Everton so far has been Marouane Fellaini who has moved from a defensive midfield role to a more advanced role. His ability to control long balls and hold off defenders makes him like an old fashioned centre forward, but he also has the excellent passing and vision of a top class midfielder. Interest will be high in Fellaini over the summer and I fully expect a top club to put in an offer.

WIGAN – EVERTON PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Everton are favourites in this game despite being the away team and you can see from their form this season why. They have won 2 of their 3 away games this year, scoring 3 goals in each so won’t be scared to come and have a go here.

I think the odds of an Everton win are very generous at 2.1 with Stan James.

WIGAN – EVERTON PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

The Asian market prices Everton a bit more fairly in my opinion with the top price of Everton -0.5 only 2.02 with bet365. This is more like a fair price to me which shows that the 2.1 on offer in the 1X2 market is great value.

Stick with the 1X2 Win here if you fancy Everton for the better value.

WIGAN – EVERTON PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

3 of Wigan’s EPL games have been over 2.5 Goals so far along with 4 of Everton’s. Everton usually aren’t known for high scoring but in their last 5 games they’ve averaged 2.2 goals.

I think with their good scoring form there is plenty of value in Ladbrokes bet on Over 2.5 Goals at 2.1.