Matchpack: Bolton v Blackburn Preview

Posted Sunday, December 12, 2010 by UK.eurosport.yahoo.com

TEAM NEWS

Bolton midfielder Stuart Holden remains doubtful. The United States international is still struggling to shake off a thigh strain that has seen him miss the last two games. Midfielder Matt Taylor is pushing for a place in the team following the 1-0 defeat by Manchester City last weekend.

Martin Olsson and Nikola Kalinic are back in contention for Blackburn. However, Steven Nzonzi (hamstring), Vince Grella (Achilles) and Keith Andrews (groin) all remain sidelined. Boss Sam Allardyce may resist the temptation to change things too much following last week's Barclays Premier League defeat of Wolves.

MATCH FACTS

Blackburn are unbeaten in their last seven Premier League games against Bolton, winning five of those matches.

Rovers have lost four of their last six away games, their only wins coming at Newcastle and Blackpool. Like Bolton both are former clubs of Sam Allardyce.

Bolton have failed to score in three of their last four matches against Blackburn.

Bolton have only lost one of their last 10 Premier League games at the Reebok Stadium.

Blackburn have shipped 11 goals in their last two Premier League away matches.

Rovers’ last four goals in the Premier League away from home have all been scored from the 80th minute onward.

Five of Bolton’s last six league defeats have been by a 0-1 scoreline.

Bolton have only lost three of their last 17 Premier League matches.

Blackburn have won 249 games in the Premier League era.

Rovers have hit fewer shots than any other side in the Premier League this season, 135.

ODDS

Bolton Evs, Draw 23/10, Blackburn 3/1

PA Sport / Opta