FootyMAD's Chelsea match preview

Last updated : 14 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bolton Wanderers v Chelsea fixture

Bolton Wdrs. prepare to entertain Chelsea at Reebok Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 51 games played, The Trotters have recorded 24 wins, and Chelsea have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Reebok Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2005, 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 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
2002/2003Sat 23 NovBolton Wdrs.1 - 1ChelseaPREM

Recent respective form guides

Bolton Wanderers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the The Trotters in those games, with 4 conceded.

Chelsea have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Blues have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bolton Wdrs.'s 48 points from 32 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 7th position. Chelsea are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 82 points from the 33 games played.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bolton Wdrs.61057103
Chelsea64119313

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Trotters go into their game against Chelsea in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bolton Wdrs. 5 games since last home draw.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Chelsea Not won in previous 3 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.