Probable Lineups

5-4-1
Wigan
4-2-3-1
Chelsea
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(45) 23 Goals 61 (72)
(32) 21 Assists 36 (50)
(6.6) 6.6 Average Ratings 7 (6.7)
27.2 Average Age 28.4
182.5 Average Height (cm) 182.7
(0.9) 0.9 Shots pg 1.4 (1.2)
(47%) 46% Aerial Duel Success 51% (51%)
(0.8) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.6) 1.6 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
James McArthur Doubtful 6.81
Player Reason Status Rating
Marko Marin Doubtful 6.46
Daniel Sturridge Doubtful 6.38

Team News

Wigan
  • Roberto Martinez is likely to stick with his preference of playing 3 centre-backs, after the success he had with that tactic towards the end of last season. He will play with full backs that will join the midfield when going forwards but become defenders when they do not have it.
  • If new signing Ivan Ramis is to start, one of Figueroa, Alcaraz or Caldwell will have to be taken out of the back three, though one option would be to play Figueroa at left-back.
  • Ryo Miyaichi could also get a debut, though he will have to fight off competition from Maloney and Gomez, while Arouna Kone may come off the bench.
Chelsea
  • Chelsea have new signing Oscar back from Olympic duty, though the Brazilian is unlikely to start having had little time to settle in at his new club.
  • Di Matteo could well stick with the same lineup that started the Community Shield loss to Man City last weekend, with Ivanovic available after the FA ruled that he would not have to serve a suspension despite being sent off in that game.
  • Marko Marin is a doubt with a hamstring injury, while Daniel Sturridge picked up a toe injury last week and had to withdraw from the England squad, though he is likely to return in time for this match.

Prediction

  • Wigan went on a fantastic run of form at the end of last season, which saw them comfortably survive the relegation battle and retain the Premier League status for yet another season. Roberto Martinez has remained at the helm despite being linked with a move over the summer and the side are in good stead for another season.
  • Chelsea have made some big summer signings after their FA Cup and Champions League successes last season, and look significantly stronger than they did before the summer. Eden Hazard will make his Premier League debut and it will be interesting to see how well he does.
  • Chelsea have won 4 of their previous 6 visits to Wigan and having already played a competitive game last weekend, they are already in mode for the season, and could start the game at a higher tempo. They have a history of scoring a fair few goals against Wigan, and if the Latics aren't careful we could have a repeat.
Prediction:
Wigan
0
2
Chelsea
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
3 Chelsea 22 9 7 75 dwwdww
18 Wigan 9 9 20 36 ldwlld

Top Players

Wigan
Chelsea
S. Maloney 6.98
A. Koné 6.86
E. Boyce 6.84
E. Hazard 7.3
J. Mata 7.24
D. Luiz 7.16
A. Koné 11
S. Maloney 6
F. D. Santo 5
F. Lampard 15
J. Mata 12
E. Hazard 9
S. Maloney 8
J. Beausejour 7
A. Koné 5
J. Mata 12
E. Hazard 11
F. Torres 6

Match Forecast

Chelsea will score as a result of an opposition error  
Chelsea will score from a direct freekick  
Wigan will be shown a high number of cards  
Chelsea will score from a setpiece situation  
Chelsea will create many scoring chances  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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