FootyMAD's Bolton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 01 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bolton Wanderers v Manchester City fixture

Man. City face a trip to Bolton Wanderers at Reebok Stadium on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 59 games played, Sky Blues have recorded 15 wins, and Bolton Wdrs. have come away with 29 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2008, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 22 MarBolton Wdrs.0 - 0Man. CityPREM
2007/2008Sat 15 DecMan. City4 - 2Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2007/2008Wed 31 OctBolton Wdrs.0 - 1Man. CityLGEC
2006/2007Sat 13 JanBolton Wdrs.0 - 0Man. CityPREM
2006/2007Sat 23 DecMan. City0 - 2Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2005/2006Sat 21 JanBolton Wdrs.2 - 0Man. CityPREM
2005/2006Sun 18 SepMan. City0 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Bolton Wanderers's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

Man. City's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Sky Blues's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.

Bolton Wdrs. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 8 points from their 10 games thus far. Man. City's 13 points from 10 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 8th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bolton Wdrs.6114494
Man. City621310107

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Sky Blues of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Reebok Stadium with Man. City coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bolton Wdrs. Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Man. City Not won in previous 4 away matches.