FootyMAD's West Ham United match preview

Last updated : 10 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bolton Wanderers v West Ham United fixture

Bolton Wdrs. prepare to entertain West Ham United at Reebok Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 17 wins out of 25 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Reebok Stadium was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 18 FebBolton Wdrs.0-0West Ham Utd.FAC
2005/2006Wed 26 OctBolton Wdrs.1 - 0West Ham Utd.LGEC
2005/2006Sat 27 AugWest Ham Utd.1 - 2Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2002/2003Sat 19 AprBolton Wdrs.1 - 0West Ham Utd.PREM
2002/2003Sat 21 DecWest Ham Utd.1 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2001/2002Sat 11 MayWest Ham Utd.2 - 1Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2001/2002Sat 09 FebBolton Wdrs.1 - 0West Ham Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Bolton Wanderers are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These games have seen the The Trotters score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 2.

The Hammers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Hammers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Bolton Wdrs.'s 42 points from 26 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 7th position. West Ham Utd.'s 42 points from 27 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 8th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bolton Wdrs.6132576
West Ham Utd.642014614

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Trotters go into their game against West Ham Utd. 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. Unbeaten in the last 19 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
West Ham Utd. Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.