Overall there have been 49 goals in the 13 Premier League matches between Blackburn and Wigan, an average of 3.77 per game
In addition, the last two Premier League meetings between the sides have produced a total of 13 goals, thanks to a 3-3 draw and a 4-3 Wigan win. 14 of Wigan's 18 fixtures on their travels have seen in excess of two goals, including 13 of the previous 14 - eight of which have contained exactly three. As for Blackburn, they have scored at least twice in four of their last six clashes at Ewood Park, but Wigan too are in fine goal-scoring fettle, after putting four past Newcastle last week. (from the bf previews)
Yakubu has scored five goals in his six Premier League appearances against Wigan Athletic.
Blackburn's top scorer netted twice in this fixture in November, and his tally for the season currently stands at 17 in all competitions. Following his brace against Liverpool, Yakubu has failed to score in his subsequent three appearances, but not since October has he gone four games without a goal.
And the familiar surroundings of Ewood Park should help, having netted all but two of his last 11 at home. Wigan, however, tend to share the goals around, though Shaun Maloney has netted three in his previous five starts for the Latics. The former Celtic midfielder will be available at around 4.2 to score at any time.
Three penalties have been scored in the last two games between Rovers and the Latics
And Wigan are something of penalty specialists this season, particularly when it comes to conceding them. Their skipper, Gary Caldwell, has been responsible for the award of four penalties against his side, more than any other player. But in better news for the Latics, three of those spot kicks were saved and goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi has made four penalty stops in the Premier League this season