FootyMAD's Bolton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 21 November 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bolton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers fixture

Blackburn R. face a trip to Bolton Wanderers at Reebok Stadium on Sunday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Rovers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 39 and win only 18 of the 77 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2008, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Wed 28 JanBlackburn R.2 - 2Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2008/2009Sat 18 OctBolton Wdrs.0 - 0Blackburn R.PREM
2007/2008Sun 24 FebBlackburn R.4 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2007/2008Sun 13 JanBolton Wdrs.1 - 2Blackburn R.PREM
2006/2007Sun 04 MarBolton Wdrs.1 - 2Blackburn R.PREM
2006/2007Sun 22 OctBlackburn R.0 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2005/2006Sat 14 JanBlackburn R.0 - 0Bolton Wdrs.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Bolton Wanderers are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The The Trotters's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 13.

Blackburn R. have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Rovers have hit 6 goals, 17 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bolton Wdrs. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 11 points from 11 matches. Blackburn R. find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 13 points from their 11 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bolton Wdrs.61147194
Blackburn R.630313189

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Rovers out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Bolton Wdrs.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bolton Wdrs. Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Blackburn R. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.