FootyMAD's Bolton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 27 October 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bolton Wanderers v Manchester United fixture

Man Utd. face a trip to Bolton Wanderers at Reebok Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 53 games played, Red Devils have recorded 15 wins, and Bolton Wdrs. have come away with 24 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2006, with Man Utd. inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the The Trotters in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 01 AprBolton Wdrs.1 - 2Man Utd.PREM
2005/2006Sat 31 DecMan Utd.4 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2004/2005Sun 26 DecMan Utd.2 - 0Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2004/2005Sat 11 SepBolton Wdrs.2 - 2Man Utd.PREM
2003/2004Wed 07 JanBolton Wdrs.1 - 2Man Utd.PREM
2003/2004Sat 16 AugMan Utd.4 - 0Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2002/2003Sat 22 FebBolton Wdrs.1 - 1Man Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Bolton Wanderers are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These games have seen the The Trotters score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 1.

Man Utd.'s away form is equally impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. Those games have seen the Red Devils pummel 12 goals, and let in 4.

Bolton Wdrs. sit in a healthy 3rd in the league, and have picked up 20 points from their 9 games. Man Utd. are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 22 points from the 9 games played.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bolton Wdrs.65019315
Man Utd.660013218

FootyMad's prediction ...

Man Utd. are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Bolton Wdrs.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bolton Wdrs. Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Man Utd. 3 successive away victories.
4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 6 matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.