FootyMAD's Bolton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 08 February 2010 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 Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Sky Blues are clearly on top, winning 57.14% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at City of Manchester Stadium was less than a year ago, in May 2009, the Sky Blues carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 12 DecBolton Wdrs.3 - 3Man. CityPREM
2008/2009Sun 24 MayMan. City1-0Bolton Wdrs.PREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Manchester City could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 16 goals for the Sky Blues, with 6 goals against.

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 6 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Man. City's total of 41 points from their 23 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. Bolton Wdrs. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 23 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man. City630310109
Bolton Wdrs.6213587

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 7 successive home games.
8 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 12 .
Bolton Wdrs. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.