FM Preview: Bolton Wanderers v Newcastle United 20 Nov 2010

Last updated : 19 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bolton Wanderers v Newcastle United fixture

Bolton Wdrs. prepare to entertain Newcastle United at Reebok Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 56 games played, The Trotters have recorded 28 wins, and Newcastle Utd. have come away with 15 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Reebok Stadium was two seasons ago, in March 2009, the The Trotters carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sun 01 MarBolton Wdrs.1-0Newcastle Utd.PREM
2008/2009Sat 23 AugNewcastle Utd.1 - 0Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2007/2008Sat 19 JanNewcastle Utd.0 - 0Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2007/2008Sat 11 AugBolton Wdrs.1 - 3Newcastle Utd.PREM
2006/2007Tue 26 DecBolton Wdrs.2 - 1Newcastle Utd.PREM
2006/2007Sun 15 OctNewcastle Utd.1 - 2Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2005/2006Sat 04 MarNewcastle Utd.3 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Bolton Wanderers have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.

The away form of Newcastle Utd. however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Magpies, and 11 goals against.

Bolton Wdrs.'s total of 19 points from their 13 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. Newcastle Utd. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Barclays Premier League, picking up 18 from their 13 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bolton Wdrs.632111811
Newcastle Utd.63129810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bolton Wdrs. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bolton Wdrs. 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Newcastle Utd. 6 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.