Wigan v Chelsea Betting Tips, Preview & Odds December 17th 2011

Match Preview

Wigan

Wigan is currently 18th in the table, still sitting in the relegation zone, but making quite a progress in the past few games. The team has been able to win two of the last 3 games, where both victories came in their visits against Sunderland and West Bromwich. The team has only a single victory at home in 7 games, and has lost 4 of the last 5 home games, ironically all to London teams (Arsenal, Tottenham, Fulham and Bolton). While Wigan will try to get something out of this match, Chelsea is probably still hyped up about the victory over Manchester City, and will be hard to stop them. Wigan’s defense has done poorly so far into the season, conceding 29 goals, while their offense is the weakest in the league, scoring only 14 goals in 15 games, less than a goal per match.

Chelsea

Chelsea are currently 3rd in the table with equal points with Tottenham, but better goal ratio. The Blues have really impressed with their play on Stamford Bridge, this Monday, beating the unbeaten leader Manchester City. Chelsea has won 3 and lost 2 of the last 5 away games, but the team has won the last 2 in a row. Chelsea posses the third best offense, scoring 33 goals in 15 games, and the 6th best defense conceding 18 goals so far. For reference, last year at Round 15, Chelsea had scored 29 goals, 4 less than now, but had conceded only 10 goals, 8 less than now. While manager Villas-Boas is trying to change the play style of the team, to something enjoyable to watch, he still lacks with results.