Tottenham v Wigan Athletic: Online Football Preview

Tottenham v Wigan Athletic

Nov. 22, 2009

White Hart Lane, Kick-Off: 15:00 GMT

Tottenham

Heading into this Tottenham vs Wigan clash, Spurs got back to winning ways in their most recent match against Sunderland.

Harry Redknapp's men experienced a slight funk before that, as Spurs lost consecutive matches to Stoke and Arsenal.

Robbie Keane and Tom Huddlestone provided the scoring against Sunderland, though, as Tottenham marched on to a 2-0 victory.

Heurelho Gomes saved a penalty from former Spurs striker Darren Bent at a key stage in the match. Bent had the opportunity to level up the score at 1-1 early in the second half, but Gomes did well to save and preserve the lead.

The season as a whole has been very positive for Tottenham who find themselves in fourth place, with 22 points after 12 matches.

Wigan Athletic

Wigan could not manage to beat Fulham in their most recent match, despite dominating for large periods.

Emerson Boyce opened the scoring for Roberto Martinez's men in the 13th minute as Wigan raced out to an early lead, but the lead did not manage to last long, as Clint Dempsy levelled the score in the 39th minute from the spot.

A host of poor clearances presented the ball at Dempsey's feet, and as he was about to shoot, Titus Bramble cut him down from behind leaving referee Phil Dowd with no other option than to point to the spot.

The draw will come as a disappointment for Wigan, who had chance after chance go begging as Mark Schwarzer was phenomenal in goal for Fulham.

If nothing else, Wigan can at least take a good feeling about the chances they created from the match as they travel to London for this Spurs v Wigan Athletic football fixture.

Prediction

Last season's fixtures saw a win, a loss and a draw for both teams.

But given Spurs' depth, they must be considered favourites at the Lane on Sunday.

Tottenham v Wigan Prediction: Spurs 2, Wigan 0

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