History of the Middlesbrough v Bolton Wanderers fixture
Bolton Wanderers face a trip to Middlesbrough at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 56 games played, Trotters have recorded 16 wins, and Middlesbrough have come away with 28 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Riverside Stadium was just last season, in October 2012, the Boro carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 20 Apr | Bolton Wdrs. | 2 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 27 Oct | Middlesbrough | 2-1 | Bolton Wdrs. | Championship |
| 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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Middlesbrough remain unbeaten in their last six home games, though five of those have been draws. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Boro, with 8 goals against.
Bolton Wanderers have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Trotters's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.
Middlesbrough are currently lying in 19th place in Skybet Championship having mustered a points tally of 16 from their 16 matches played.
Bolton Wanderers see themselves just below half way in the Skybet Championship, showing a record of 19 points from their 16 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Bolton Wanderers | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 12 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
The away form of the Trotters has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Middlesbrough. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Bolton Wanderers | Undefeated in last 4 away games. 9 games since last defeat. |
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