English Premier
2012-08-19 - Wigan Athletic vs Chelsea
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Match Preview :
Super Sunday sees the clash between Wigan and Chelsea, both sides who had fantastic endings last season.
Chelsea celebrated UEFA Champions League and FA Cup glory in May and Roberto Di Matteo was rewarded with a permanent contract as manager for the Blues.
Club owner Roman Abramovich has since spent heavily on new players in an attempt to win the Premiership after a disappointing sixth-placed finish, as well as bringing down the average age of the squad.
After losing to Manchester City 3-2 in last weekend's Community Shield, Di Matteo knows what he has to do for the next 12 months and he will want to get Chelsea off to a winning start.
On the other hand, Wigan will want to pick up where they left off last season and stop Chelsea getting all three points. Wigan staged a great escape in the final couple of months to climb out of the drop zone and secure survival,and stayed in the Premiership.
Roberto Martinez stayed with the club despite suggestion he would be leaving and he will aim to do better then last season.
Team News :
Wigan Team News :
Wigan's main fitness doubt is new signing Ivan Ramis, who has a hamstring strain and may not be fit enough. Fraser Fyvie, Arouna Kone and Ryo Miyaichi are all in line to make their first appearances for the club after being brought in the summer.
However, midfielder James McCarthy is struggling with a back problem and is not likely to be risked.
Meanwhile, Victor Moses is in the squad despite interest from Chelsea, with the Latics holding firm on their asking price of around £9million.
Chelsea Team News :
The good news is that Branislav Ivanovic is available for Chelsea after it was confirmed that he would not be suspended following his red card in the Community Shield against Manchester City.
Brazilian playmaker Oscar is also likelt to start despite only recently linking up with the squad after Olympic duty.
Eden Hazard was given a starting role at Villa Park last weekend and is once again likely to line up alongside Juan Mata in support of Fernando Torres in attack. Meanwhile, Daniel Sturridge missed out with a toe problem, while Marko Marin was also sidelined due to injury.
Prediction :
Take Chelsea to win this match considering that Chelsea have won 11 and lost just one of 14 Premier League meetings with Wigan.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Wigan 0-2 Chelsea
BEST BETTING TIP :
Go for Chelsea to win here.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Main Bet :
Take Chelsea and give the -1 ball handicap away here.
Take Chelsea and give the -1 ball handicap away here.
