FootyMAD's Bolton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 26 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester United v Bolton Wanderers fixture

Man. Utd. prepare to entertain Bolton Wanderers at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Red Devils are clearly on top, winning 54.39% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Old Trafford was less than a year ago, in March 2008, with Man. Utd. running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Wed 19 MarMan. Utd.2-0Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2007/2008Sat 24 NovBolton Wdrs.1 - 0Man. Utd.PREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Manchester United are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Red Devils, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to Man. Utd., Bolton Wdrs. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Trotters have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Man. Utd. find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 5 points from their 4 matches. Bolton Wdrs. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 5 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man. Utd.6231759
Bolton Wdrs.6114694

FootyMad's prediction ...

Man. Utd. may be coming up against a decent side in Bolton Wdrs., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Red Devils. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Man. Utd. Unbeaten in the last 12 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Bolton Wdrs. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.