| The game between Sunderland and Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League on Tuesday, 9th March 2010 at 19:45 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis. |
History of the Sunderland v Bolton Wanderers fixture
Sunderland prepare to entertain Bolton Wanderers at The Stadium of Light on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Black Cats are clearly on top, having won 44 and lost only 12 of the 69 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Stadium of Light was just last season, in January 2009, the The Black Cats carving out a narrow 2-1 victory 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: | | 2009/2010 | Sat 15 Aug | Bolton Wdrs. | 0 - 1 | Sunderland | PREM | | 2008/2009 | Sat 09 May | Bolton Wdrs. | 0 - 0 | Sunderland | PREM | | 2008/2009 | Sat 03 Jan | Sunderland | 2-1 | Bolton Wdrs. | FAC | | 2008/2009 | Sat 29 Nov | Sunderland | 1 - 4 | Bolton Wdrs. | PREM | | 2007/2008 | Sat 03 May | Bolton Wdrs. | 2 - 0 | Sunderland | PREM | | 2007/2008 | Sat 29 Dec | Sunderland | 3 - 1 | Bolton Wdrs. | PREM | | 2005/2006 | Sat 18 Mar | Bolton Wdrs. | 2 - 0 | Sunderland | PREM |
Recent respective form guides
Sunderland losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 4.
The away form of Bolton Wdrs. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. The Trotters have conceded 12 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.
Sunderland find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 27 points from their 27 matches. Bolton Wdrs. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 29 points from their 28 games played so far,
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Sunderland | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Bolton Wdrs. | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 8 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
With Sunderland only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw
| Sequence statistics: |
| Sunderland |
Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
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| Bolton Wdrs. |
4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.
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