FootyMAD's Bolton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 22 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bolton Wanderers v West Bromwich Albion fixture

West Brom. 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 66 games played, The Baggies have recorded 15 wins, and Bolton Wdrs. have come away with 32 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 01 JanBolton Wdrs.1 - 1West Brom.PREM
2004/2005Sat 02 OctWest Brom.2 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2002/2003Sat 08 FebWest Brom.1 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2002/2003Sat 09 NovBolton Wdrs.1 - 1West Brom.PREM
2000/2001Thu 17 MayBolton Wdrs.3 - 0West Brom.D1PO
2000/2001Sun 13 MayWest Brom.2 - 2Bolton Wdrs.D1PO
2000/2001Sat 30 DecBolton Wdrs.0 - 1West Brom.CHMP

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 8 goals have been scored by the The Trotters in those games, with 4 conceded.

In complete contrast to Bolton Wdrs., West Brom. are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. The Baggies have conceded 12 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Bolton Wdrs.'s 14 points from 9 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 7th position. West Brom. find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 8 points from their 9 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bolton Wdrs.63127910
West Brom.6213997

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Trotters, as the The Baggies have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Bolton Wdrs. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
West Brom. Not won in previous 8 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.