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Last updated : 29 January 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Liverpool v Bolton Wanderers fixture

Bolton Wdrs. face a trip to Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 62 games played, The Trotters have recorded 13 wins, and Liverpool have come away with 31 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in December 2008, with Liverpool running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 29 AugBolton Wdrs.2 - 3LiverpoolPREM
2008/2009Fri 26 DecLiverpool3 - 0Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2008/2009Sat 15 NovBolton Wdrs.0 - 2LiverpoolPREM
2007/2008Sun 02 MarBolton Wdrs.1 - 3LiverpoolPREM
2007/2008Sun 02 DecLiverpool4 - 0Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2006/2007Mon 01 JanLiverpool3 - 0Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2006/2007Sat 30 SepBolton Wdrs.2 - 0LiverpoolPREM

Recent respective form guides

Liverpool have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

The away form of Bolton Wdrs. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the The Trotters have hit 6 goals, 17 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Liverpool's total of 38 points from their 23 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. Bolton Wdrs. find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 21 points from their 21 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Liverpool6231649
Bolton Wdrs.631211810

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Reds, as the The Trotters have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Liverpool 7 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Bolton Wdrs. Not won in previous 7 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.