FootyMAD's Bolton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 19 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bolton Wanderers v Arsenal fixture

Arsenal face a trip to Bolton Wanderers at Reebok Stadium at tea-time on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 63 games played, Gunners have recorded 15 wins, and Bolton Wdrs. have come away with 30 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2008, with Arsenal inflicting a narrow 2 - 3 defeat upon the The Trotters in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 29 MarBolton Wdrs.2 - 3ArsenalPREM
2007/2008Sat 20 OctArsenal2 - 0Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2006/2007Sat 14 AprArsenal2 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2006/2007Wed 14 FebBolton Wdrs.1 - 3ArsenalFAC
2006/2007Sun 28 JanArsenal1 - 1Bolton Wdrs.FAC
2006/2007Sat 25 NovBolton Wdrs.3 - 1ArsenalPREM
2005/2006Sat 11 FebArsenal1 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Bolton Wanderers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the The Trotters in those games, with 6 conceded.

The Gunners have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the Gunners pummel 14 goals, and let in 4.

Bolton Wdrs. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 4 points from their 4 games played so far, Arsenal sit in a healthy 3rd in the league, and have picked up 9 points from their 4 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bolton Wdrs.6123675
Arsenal641113213

FootyMad's prediction ...

Arsenal are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Bolton Wdrs.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bolton Wdrs. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Arsenal 5 games since last defeat.