FM Preview: Bolton Wanderers v Manchester United 26 Sep 2010

Last updated : 25 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bolton Wanderers v Manchester United fixture

Bolton Wdrs. prepare to entertain Manchester United at Reebok Stadium at lunchtime on Sunday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 57 games played, The Trotters have recorded 25 wins, and Man. Utd. have come away with 18 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Reebok Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2010, where Man. Utd. annihilated the The Trotters 0-4 in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 27 MarBolton Wdrs.0-4Man. Utd.PREM
2009/2010Sat 17 OctMan. Utd.2 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2008/2009Sat 17 JanBolton Wdrs.0 - 1Man. Utd.PREM
2008/2009Sat 27 SepMan. Utd.2 - 0Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2007/2008Wed 19 MarMan. Utd.2 - 0Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2007/2008Sat 24 NovBolton Wdrs.1 - 0Man. Utd.PREM
2006/2007Sat 17 MarMan. Utd.4 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Bolton Wanderers have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. While The Trotters have scored 6, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Man. Utd. however, is much more impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Red Devils, and 3 goals against.

Bolton Wdrs. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 6 points from their 5 games played so far, Man. Utd.'s total of 11 points from their 5 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bolton Wdrs.6222898
Man. Utd.633016912

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing seems to be going right for the The Trotters at home recently, and I can see no immediate turn around in fortunes as the Red Devils come away with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bolton Wdrs. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Man. Utd. Undefeated in last 7 away games.
15 games since last defeat.