FootyMAD's Bolton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 14 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bolton Wanderers v Chelsea fixture

Chelsea face a trip to Bolton Wanderers at Reebok Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 51 games played, Blues have recorded 13 wins, and Bolton Wdrs. have come away with 24 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 15 OctChelsea5 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2004/2005Sat 30 AprBolton Wdrs.0 - 2ChelseaPREM
2004/2005Sat 20 NovChelsea2 - 2Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2003/2004Sat 13 MarBolton Wdrs.0 - 2ChelseaPREM
2003/2004Sat 13 DecChelsea1 - 2Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2002/2003Sat 12 AprChelsea1 - 0Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2002/2003Sat 23 NovBolton Wdrs.1 - 1ChelseaPREM

Recent respective form guides

Bolton Wanderers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the The Trotters in those games, with 4 conceded.

Chelsea have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Blues have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bolton Wdrs.'s 48 points from 32 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 7th position. Chelsea are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 82 points from the 33 games played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bolton Wdrs.61057103
Chelsea64119313

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Blues 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. 5 games since last home draw.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Chelsea Not won in previous 3 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.