| This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Newcastle United and Bolton Wanderers at 15:00 on Saturday, 23rd August 2008 in the Premier League. |
History of the Newcastle United v Bolton Wanderers fixture
Bolton Wdrs. face a trip to Newcastle United at St. James' Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The The Trotters will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 36 and win only 13 of the 56 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2008, when they played out a goalless draw 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: | | 2007/2008 | Sat 19 Jan | Newcastle Utd. | 0 - 0 | Bolton Wdrs. | PREM | | 2007/2008 | Sat 11 Aug | Bolton Wdrs. | 1 - 3 | Newcastle Utd. | PREM | | 2006/2007 | Tue 26 Dec | Bolton Wdrs. | 2 - 1 | Newcastle Utd. | PREM | | 2006/2007 | Sun 15 Oct | Newcastle Utd. | 1 - 2 | Bolton Wdrs. | PREM | | 2005/2006 | Sat 04 Mar | Newcastle Utd. | 3 - 1 | Bolton Wdrs. | PREM | | 2005/2006 | Wed 24 Aug | Bolton Wdrs. | 2 - 0 | Newcastle Utd. | PREM | | 2004/2005 | Sun 27 Feb | Newcastle Utd. | 2 - 1 | Bolton Wdrs. | PREM |
Recent respective form guides
Newcastle United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Bolton Wdrs. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Trotters have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.
Newcastle Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 1 points from their 1 games played so far, Bolton Wdrs. sit in a healthy 3rd in the league, and have picked up 3 points from their 1 games.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Newcastle Utd. | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Bolton Wdrs. | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 14 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing appears to be going right for the The Trotters out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Newcastle Utd.. Away win
| Sequence statistics: |
| Newcastle Utd. |
7 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
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| Bolton Wdrs. |
Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
7 games since last defeat.
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