Everton vs Wigan Athletic Preview

March 8, 2013
By: Deke Hardman

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FA Cup quarter final weekend kicks off at Goodison Park on Saturday lunch-time as five times winners Everton host Wigan Athletic.

The Toffees needed a replay to get past Oldham Athletic in the last round, winning 3-1 on Merseyside having been held 2-2 first time around.

David Moyes is waiting to see if Tim Howard will be fit enough to play, after the American shot-stopper missed last weekend’s win over Reading with a back injury, while Phil Jagielka is definitely out following ankle surgery.

Nikica Jelavic is favourite to open the scoring at 5.5 (9/2) with a variety of firms, just ahead of Marouane Fellaini who is a 6.5 (11/2) shot with Bet 365 while Leighton Baines is 13.0 (12/1) with Bet Victor to net first against his old club.

The home win is available at a best price of 1.44 (4/9) with Wigan 8.5 (15/2) with Bet 365. The draw is 4.75 (15/4) with Bet Victor.

Roberto Martinez’s men had no trouble getting past Huddersfield Town in the last sixteen, thumping them 4-1 at the John Smith’s Stadium three weeks ago.

The visitors are could welcome back Adrian Lopez and Ryo Miyaichi who have recovered from their respective injuries, while Callum McManaman and Fraser Fyvie may also feature.

Top scorer Arouna Kone is 12.0 (11/1) with Bet Victor to get the first goal of the game, while Shaun Maloney is a 17.0 (16/1) chance with the same firm.

Everton came out on top when the sides met in the corresponding league fixture on Boxing Day, while they were held to a 2-2 draw at the DW Stadium in October.

Between them, there has been at least four goals scored in nine of their last twelve games so you could do worse than back the 2.8 (9/5) available from Bet Victor for there to be over 3.5 this time around.

Everton, who reached the semi-finals last season are 5.5 (9/2) with Coral to lift the trophy for the first time since 1995, while Bet Victor offer 34.0 (33/1) for the Latics to get their first ever win in the competition.

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