FootyMAD's Bolton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 23 May 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester City v Bolton Wanderers fixture

Man. City prepare to entertain Bolton Wanderers at City of Manchester Stadium on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Sky Blues are clearly on top, winning 56.36% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at City of Manchester Stadium was just last season, in December 2007, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-2 thriller, in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sun 02 NovBolton Wdrs.2 - 0Man. CityPREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Manchester City have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Sky Blues in those games, with 7 conceded.

In complete contrast to Man. City, Bolton Wdrs. are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the The Trotters have hit 4 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Man. City's 47 points from 37 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Bolton Wdrs. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 41 points from their 37 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man. City640212912
Bolton Wdrs.6042574

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Man. City fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Sky Blues. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Man. City Won 3 successive home games.
15 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Bolton Wdrs. Not won in previous 11 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 4 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.