FootyMAD's Middlesbrough match preview

Last updated : 15 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bolton Wanderers v Middlesbrough fixture

Bolton Wdrs. prepare to entertain Middlesbrough at Reebok Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Trotters are clearly on top, having won 33 and lost only 6 of the 53 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Reebok Stadium was less than a year ago, in May 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Wed 03 MayBolton Wdrs.1-1MiddlesbroughPREM
2005/2006Sun 26 MarMiddlesbrough4 - 3Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2004/2005Sat 12 FebBolton Wdrs.0 - 0MiddlesbroughPREM
2004/2005Sun 07 NovMiddlesbrough1 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2003/2004Sat 03 AprMiddlesbrough2 - 0Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2003/2004Sun 29 FebMiddlesbrough2 - 1Bolton Wdrs.LGEC
2003/2004Sat 13 SepBolton Wdrs.2 - 0MiddlesbroughPREM

Recent respective form guides

Bolton Wanderers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the The Trotters in those games, with 4 conceded.

In complete contrast to Bolton Wdrs., Middlesbrough are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Boro have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bolton Wdrs. find themselves in a respectable 6th position, courtesy of the 7 points they have accumulated from 4 games. Middlesbrough see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 4 points from their 4 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bolton Wdrs.63216411
Middlesbrough61145144

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Bolton Wdrs. fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the The Trotters. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Bolton Wdrs. Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Middlesbrough Not won in previous 7 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.