FM Preview: Middlesbrough v Bolton Wanderers 30 Nov 2013

Last updated : 29 November 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Middlesbrough v Bolton Wanderers fixture

Middlesbrough prepare to entertain Bolton Wanderers at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 56 games played, Boro have recorded 28 wins, and Bolton Wanderers have come away with 16 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Riverside Stadium was just last season, in October 2012, the Boro carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 20 Apr Bolton Wdrs. 2 - 1 Middlesbrough Championship
2012/2013 Sat 27 Oct Middlesbrough 2-1 Bolton Wdrs. Championship
2008/2009 Sat 04 Apr Bolton Wdrs. 4 - 1 Middlesbrough Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 22 Nov Middlesbrough 1 - 3 Bolton Wdrs. Premier League
2007/2008 Sat 19 Apr Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Bolton Wdrs. Premier League
2007/2008 Sun 11 Nov Bolton Wdrs. 0 - 0 Middlesbrough Premier League
2006/2007 Sat 20 Jan Middlesbrough 5 - 1 Bolton Wdrs. Premiership

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Recent respective form guides

Middlesbrough remain unbeaten in their last six home games, though five of those have been draws. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Boro, with 8 goals against.

Bolton Wanderers have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Trotters's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Middlesbrough are currently lying in 19th place in Skybet Championship having mustered a points tally of 16 from their 16 matches played.

Bolton Wanderers see themselves just below half way in the Skybet Championship, showing a record of 19 points from their 16 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Middlesbrough 6 1 3 2 13 9 6
Bolton Wanderers 6 3 3 0 10 4 12

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Middlesbrough's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Bolton Wanderers. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Middlesbrough Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Bolton Wanderers Undefeated in last 4 away games.
9 games since last defeat.

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