FootyMAD's Arsenal match preview

Last updated : 24 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bolton Wanderers v Arsenal fixture

Bolton Wdrs. prepare to entertain Arsenal at Reebok Stadium at tea-time on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 60 games played, The Trotters have recorded 29 wins, and Arsenal have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Reebok Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2006, the The Trotters carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 11 FebArsenal1 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2005/2006Sat 28 JanBolton Wdrs.1-0ArsenalFAC
2005/2006Sat 03 DecBolton Wdrs.2 - 0ArsenalPREM
2004/2005Sat 12 MarBolton Wdrs.0 - 1ArsenalFAC
2004/2005Sat 15 JanBolton Wdrs.1 - 0ArsenalPREM
2004/2005Sat 18 SepArsenal2 - 2Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2003/2004Sat 20 MarArsenal2 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Bolton Wanderers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

The Gunners have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Gunners, and 3 goals against.

Bolton Wdrs. find themselves in a respectable 6th position, courtesy of the 21 points they have accumulated from 13 games. Arsenal sit in a healthy 4th in the league, and have picked up 22 points from their 12 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bolton Wdrs.6114394
Arsenal63218311

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bolton Wdrs. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bolton Wdrs. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Arsenal 13 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.