Bolton remain deep in relegation trouble but are set to welcome back on-loan midfielders Jack Wilshere and Vladimir Weiss as they search for only their third away win of the campaign. Wigan are only two points above them and are also in need of the three points having won just once in their last ten Premier League games.
Quick Check
Wigan Athletic
- Steven Gohouri is eyeing a recall after a hamstring injury.
- Victor Moses and Marcelo Moreno are hoping for a full debut in attack.
- Captain Mario Melchiot is back in contention to start after making a full recovery from a neck problem.
- Roberto Martinez’s team remain unbeaten in all six matches when Hugo Rodallega has scored.
- The Latics have taken seven points from their last three meetings against Bolton.
- Wigan have won only one of their last ten matches in the Premier League.
- Roberto Martinez’s side has thrown away 16 points when leading this season.
- The Latics have kept only one clean sheet in their last 13 league games.
Bolton Wanderers
- On-loan midfielders Jack Wilshere and Vladimir Weiss are set for recalls.
- Striker Ivan Klasnic could return after missing three games with an ankle problem.
- American Stuart Holden may finally make his debut.
- Centre back Zat Knight is doubtful with a calf problem.
- Midfielder Mark Davies is still battling to recover from an ankle injury.
- Gary Cahill is out for the long term with a blood clot on his arm.
- Owen Coyle’s side last won away from home in September.
- Bolton have won only two away games in the league this season.
- The Trotters have failed to score against Wigan in their last three encounters.
Expert Advice
Wigan have been the masters this season at flattering to achieve, beating the likes of league leaders Chelsea and taking the lead in numerous other games but then failing to hold on to their advantage – and taking the odd hammering on the way as well. It could be a similar story here as they face Bolton in a match in which a draw is not much use to either of them in their battle to pull clear of relegation trouble. Bolton have improved since Owen Coyle took over the managerial reins at the Reebok Stadium but their form away from home is still a big worry. The returns of Jack Wilshere and Vladimir Weiss will add greater creativity to their midfield but claiming only their third away win of the campaign could still be a struggle and Betsson‘s odds of 3.2 for a draw appears a sound bet.
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