FootyMAD's Bolton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 23 November 2007 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 54 games played, Red Devils have recorded 16 wins, and Bolton Wdrs. have come away with 24 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2006, where Man. Utd. annihilated the Red Devils 0 - 4 in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 17 MarMan. Utd.4 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2006/2007Sat 28 OctBolton Wdrs.0 - 4Man. Utd.PREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Bolton Wanderers have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. Only 3 goals have been registered in this time, with 4 in the wrong end.

The away form of Man. Utd. however, is much more impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. Those games have seen the Red Devils pummel 13 goals, and let in 5.

Bolton Wdrs. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 8 points from their 13 games thus far. Man. Utd. sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 30 points from their 13 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bolton Wdrs.6051565
Man. Utd.651020616

FootyMad's prediction ...

Man. Utd. are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Bolton Wdrs.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bolton Wdrs. Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Man. Utd. Undefeated in last 6 away games.
10 games since last defeat.