At home, Wigan has a respectable 3-3-4 record and looks to improve on that mark. Wigan has taken 124 shots on goal, averaging nearly six per match. That offense is led by Hugo Rodallega who takes one-third of all shots on goal. Wigan’s downside is that they have been outscored at a two to one clip.

Sunderland looks to be the aggressor here, led by Darren Brent. He has 14 goals in 23 matches and his off-sides number shows his aggressiveness. Also, Sunderland has added Manchester City striker Mwaruwari and two defenders to steady the roster.

Look for Sunderland to carry the day in this match. The offense is more aggressive and the defense is a bit stouter. Sunderland has surrendered seven fewer goals in one less match and has scored eight more goals than Wigan. The edge in this match goes to Sunderland.