FootyMAD's Bolton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 20 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Blackburn Rovers v Bolton Wanderers fixture

Blackburn R. prepare to entertain Bolton Wanderers at Ewood Park at lunchtime on Sunday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 76 games played, Rovers have recorded 38 wins, and Bolton Wdrs. have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ewood Park was just last season, in January 2009, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sun 22 NovBolton Wdrs.0 - 2Blackburn R.PREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Blackburn Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

The away form of Bolton Wdrs. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the The Trotters have hit 4 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Blackburn R. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 31 points from their 26 games played so far, Bolton Wdrs. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 23 points from their 25 games thus far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Blackburn R.631291010
Bolton Wdrs.6132256

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Rovers's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Bolton Wdrs.. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Blackburn R. Won 3 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Bolton Wdrs. Not won in previous 10 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.