Analysis:

Sunderland comes into this match desperate to end their 10 gmaes without a win and hand Wigan another defeat after going out in midweek in the FA Cup to Notts County in embarassing fashion.

Steve Bruce will be hoping to get one better over his former club with both teams eager to move away from the relegation battle beneath them. Alan Hutton who arrived from Tottenham on transfer deadline day could start this match for the Black Cats.

Hutton who is on loan from Spurs, is in line to take over at right-back with Phil Bardsley and John Mensah, the man who played in his place against Stoke on Monday night are both doubtful with hamstring injuries.

Fellow new signing Benjani Mwaruwari is also hoping for a place in the side after coming in from Manchester City. Michael Turner and Lee Cattermole who started against Stoke had no after effects from their injuries so should be in line to start this match once again.

However, Kieran Richardson and Anton Ferdinand are both out with injuries.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will recall his first team players after resting a number of them during the FA Cup defeat to Notts County. New signings Victor Moses and Marcelo Moreno are set to start this match as Martinez hopes to bounce back after the defeat.

Hugo Rodallega will start after missing the midweek defeat while Charles N'Zogbia will start after coming on as a second half substitute against Notts County. Serbia international Vladimir Stojkovic will continue in goal for Wigan as Chris Kirkland misses out with a collarbone injury.

Take Sunderland to end their 10 match winless streak with a win over Wigan here.

Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser

The Statistics :

The Pick :

Sunderland 2-1

PERCENTAGE ESTIMATE :

Sunderland 58% - Draw 26% - Wigan 16%

FIXED ODDS BETTING :

Take Sunderland to win this match.

HANDICAP BETTING :

Take Sunderland and give the 1/2 ball away here.