English Premier
2009-12-26 - Wigan Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Wigan welcomes the visit of Blackburn for this North West derby clash and with Wigan in 16th spot being two points above relegation so they will be eager to bag all three points here. Blackburn are a point more with a game in hand.
Wigan is rather unpredictable. They have beaten Chelsea and Aston Villa or the other which were beaten 9-1 against Tottenham? Wigan did not play on Monday as their match was postponed because of the wintery conditions, have only won one game in seven matches and Martinez is demanding his side to be more consitent here.
Though they lost to Liverpool 2-1, they can take positives from that and they have taken 11 points from their last six home games so that can be a positive sign ahead of this clash.
Blackburn on the other hand were beaten at home to Tottenham will be aiming to bounce back immediately. That was their second defeat in a row following three consecutive goalless league stalemates.
Sam Allardyce side have now conceded four goals in their last two top-flight games, while they have also scored just once in their last six league encounters.
With regards to the team news, Martinez has no fresh injury concerns ahead of this match. But Martinez will be without midfielder Mohamed Diame, who is sidelined for four to five weeks because of a knee injury sustained at Anfield. Striker Jason Scotland, who replaced Diame in that game, may return to the starting line-up if Martinez decides to start with two in upfront.
Blackburn will not have the services of Vince Grella as well as key player David Dunn for this match. Grella is out for the festive period after picking up a thigh muscle tear right at the end of the Tottenham defeat, while Dunn is still unavailable with a calf injury.
The good news is that Chris Samba returns after a stomach infection and Brett Emerton could also return from a groin injury.
Go for this match to end in a draw and take the 1/4 ball for Blackburn.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
The Pick :
Draw Match 1-1
BEST BETTING TIP :
Go for this match to end in a draw.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Blackburn and accept the 1/4 ball here.
