Preview: Wigan Athletic vs. AFC Bournemouth

League One promotion hopefuls AFC Bournemouth makes the long trip to Wigan Athletic with an outside chance of securing a Premier League scalp.

Wigan have lost four of their last five Premier League games, most recently a demoralising 4-0 home thumping by Manchester United.

Bournemouth, on the other hand, were halted on a run of five straight defeats by Brentford, who held them to a 0-0 draw on New Year's Day.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez might look to keep a strong lineup to look to give his side a much-needed win, with only a couple of changes likely. A few first-teamers, such as Ben Watson and Altolin Alcaraz, remain out.

Recent form

Wigan: DLLLWL

Bournemouth: WWWWWD

Possible starting lineups

Wigan: Al Habsi; Ramis, Caldwell, Figueroa; Boyce, McCarthy, McArthur, Beausejour; Maloney; Di Santo, Kone

Bournemouth: James; Francis, Cook, Elphick, Daniels; Fogden, O'Kane, Arter, Pugh; Grabban, Pitman

Sports Mole says: 2-1