FootyMAD's Portsmouth match preview

Last updated : 17 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Portsmouth v Bolton Wanderers fixture

Bolton Wdrs. face a trip to Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 46 games played, The Trotters have recorded 8 wins, and Portsmouth have come away with 23 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in August 2007, with Portsmouth running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 20 DecBolton Wdrs.2 - 1PortsmouthPREM
2007/2008Sat 09 FebBolton Wdrs.0 - 1PortsmouthPREM
2007/2008Sat 18 AugPortsmouth3 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2006/2007Sat 30 DecBolton Wdrs.3 - 2PortsmouthPREM
2006/2007Mon 25 SepPortsmouth0 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2005/2006Wed 01 FebPortsmouth1 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2005/2006Sat 24 SepBolton Wdrs.1 - 0PortsmouthPREM

Recent respective form guides

Portsmouth have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

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, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Portsmouth find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 34 points from their 31 matches. Bolton Wdrs. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 37 points from their 32 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Portsmouth6141777
Bolton Wdrs.621310117

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Portsmouth Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Bolton Wdrs. Not won in previous 9 away matches.