FM Preview: Chelsea v Bolton Wanderers 29 Dec 2010

Last updated : 28 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chelsea v Bolton Wanderers fixture

Chelsea prepare to entertain Bolton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Blues are clearly on top, having won 29 and lost only 12 of the 55 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was less than a year ago, in April 2010, the Blues carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 13 AprChelsea1-0Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2009/2010Sat 31 OctBolton Wdrs.0 - 4ChelseaPREM
2009/2010Wed 28 OctChelsea4 - 0Bolton Wdrs.LGEC
2008/2009Sat 11 AprChelsea4 - 3Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2008/2009Sat 06 DecBolton Wdrs.0 - 2ChelseaPREM
2007/2008Sun 11 MayChelsea1 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2007/2008Sun 07 OctBolton Wdrs.0 - 1ChelseaPREM

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Blues in those games, with 6 conceded.

Bolton Wdrs. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The The Trotters's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Chelsea's total of 31 points from their 18 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. Bolton Wdrs.'s total of 29 points from their 19 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chelsea6132686
Bolton Wdrs.631211610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Chelsea are starting to turn Stamford Bridge into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Chelsea Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Bolton Wdrs. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.