Match Preview: Wigan Athletic (H)

The build-up

Bolton Wanderers will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to four games when they host Wigan Athletic at the University of Bolton Stadium on Saturday.

Ian Evatt's side have won two and drawn one of their last three matches, including a 1-0 victory over Morecambe on Tuesday night.

Wigan, meanwhile, are in good form themselves, having won three of their last four games, including a 2-0 win over Portsmouth in midweek.

Team news

Bolton will be without the suspended George Johnston and the injured Kieran Lee.

Wigan will be without the injured Tom Pearce and Joe Bennett.

What the managers are saying

Bolton manager Ian Evatt said: "We're in a good place at the moment and we're looking to extend our unbeaten run.

"Wigan are a good side, but we're confident that we can get a result."

Wigan manager Leam Richardson said: "Bolton are a good team and they're in good form, but we're confident that we can get a result.

"We've got a good squad and we're looking to build on our recent good form."

Prediction

This is a tough game to call, but I think Bolton will just edge it.

They're in good form and they'll be playing in front of their own fans.

Wigan are a good side, but I think Bolton will have too much for them.

Conclusion

This is a big game for both sides, and I'm expecting a close and exciting match.

I think Bolton will just edge it, but Wigan are capable of causing an upset.