FootyMAD's Bolton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 28 November 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Bolton Wanderers v Everton fixture

Everton face a trip to Bolton Wanderers at Reebok Stadium on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The Blues are slightly ahead, with 25 wins posted against 23 losses.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2003, with Everton inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Trotters in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Tue 28 JanBolton W.1 - 2EvertonPREM
2002/2003Sat 28 DecEverton0 - 0Bolton W.PREM
2001/2002Mon 01 AprEverton3 - 1Bolton W.PREM
2001/2002Sat 03 NovBolton W.2 - 2EvertonPREM
1997/1998Sun 28 DecEverton3 - 2Bolton W.PREM
1997/1998Mon 01 SepBolton W.0 - 0EvertonPREM
1995/1996Sat 06 AprEverton3 - 0Bolton W.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Bolton Wanderers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Trotters in those games, with 3 conceded.

The away form of Everton is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Blues have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bolton W. find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 15 points from their 13 matches. Everton find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 13 points from their 13 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bolton W.63127710
Everton6222438

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Bolton W. Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Everton Not won in previous 8 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.