History of the Middlesbrough v Bolton Wanderers fixture
Bolton Wanderers pack their bags to visit Middlesbrough at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 59 games played, Trotters have recorded 16 wins, and Middlesbrough have come away with 29 victories.
The previous match played between the two at Riverside Stadium was more than three years back, in November 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008/2009 | Sat 04 Apr | Bolton Wdrs. | 4 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 22 Nov | Middlesbrough | 1-3 | Bolton Wdrs. | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 19 Apr | Middlesbrough | 0 - 1 | Bolton Wdrs. | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Sun 11 Nov | Bolton Wdrs. | 0 - 0 | Middlesbrough | Premier League |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 20 Jan | Middlesbrough | 5 - 1 | Bolton Wdrs. | Premiership |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 16 Sep | Bolton Wdrs. | 0 - 0 | Middlesbrough | Premiership |
| 2005/2006 | Wed 03 May | Bolton Wdrs. | 1 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Middlesbrough have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Boro in those games, with 7 conceded.
In complete contrast to Middlesbrough, Bolton Wanderers are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Trotters have hit 8 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Middlesbrough are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 22 points from 12 games.
Bolton Wanderers find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 15 points from their 12 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 13 |
| Bolton Wanderers | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Trotters are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Middlesbrough. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | Won their latest 3 matches. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Bolton Wanderers | Not won in previous 2 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here