The New Football Pools Pundits' Predictions:
John Barnes: Home win
Tony Cascarino: Home win
Graham Poll: Home win
Mirror.co.uk Sports Editor Dan Silver: Home win
Chelsea team news
Chelsea are without defender Ricardo Carvalho for tomorrow's home clash with Wigan.
He remains sidelined with a hamstring problem while midfielder Deco is doubtful with a similar injury.
Michael Essien is on the brink of full fitness after long-term knee ligament problems but will also miss out.
Provisional squad: Cech, Hilario, Taylor, Ferreira, Bosingwa, Alex, Terry, Mancienne, Ivanovic, A Cole, Belletti, Stoch, Lampard, Obi, Ballack, Deco, Kalou, Drogba, Anelka, Malouda, Di Santo.
Wigan team news
Wigan have more injuries to contend with ahead of tomorrow's Barclays Premier League trip to Chelsea as midfielders Daniel de Ridder and Jason Koumas are both doubts.
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The pair sustained thigh problems in training yesterday and look likely to be added to the list which includes winger Antonio Valencia (hamstring) and Mido (groin).
Midfielder Ben Watson is suspended for the visit to Stamford Bridge.
Provisional squad: Kirkland, Melchiot, Scharner, Bramble, Figueroa, Cattermole, N'Zogbia, Sibierski, Kapo, Zaki, Kingson, Pollitt, Edman, Brown, Boyce, Rodallega.
Opta match facts
Chelsea have won six of the seven Premier League meetings with Wigan, keeping five clean sheets.
Wigan’s only point came in the last meeting at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues have dropped 16 points at home in the league this season.
Chelsea have won only five of their last 13 league games.
The Blues have kept three clean sheets in their last four league outings.
The Latics have gone six games without a win, drawing their last four games in a row.
Wigan have failed to score in five of their last six league matches.
There have been only four goals scored in Wigan’s last six league games.
Steve Bruce’s side have conceded only one headed goal – fewer than any other team.
Wigan have the worst shooting accuracy in the Premier League, finding their target with just 36% of their attempts.
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