FootyMAD's Bolton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 28 November 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 on Wednesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 52 games played, Blues have recorded 14 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 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 15 AprBolton Wdrs.0 - 2ChelseaPREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Bolton Wanderers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Chelsea have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Blues's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Bolton Wdrs. sit in a healthy 3rd in the league, and have picked up 24 points from their 14 games. Chelsea sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 32 points from their 14 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bolton Wdrs.61145104
Chelsea631211410

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Blues has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Bolton Wdrs.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bolton Wdrs. 5 games since last home draw.
Chelsea Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.