Bolton vs Derby

2/1- If there is one team that is apart from all the teams this season it has been Derby, they have been different for all the wrong reasons but their future seems to be like 2 other teams who would be relegated from the top zone. If they practically stand a chance of still surviving in the premiership is a huge ask but on current form it can be said to be impossible. They have lost 9 of their last 10 matches and the remainder one has been a tame draw, they hardly score and when away from home they can hardly get adequate possession hence it would be a tester for them when they travel to take on the Wanderers at Bolton in the new year. However the only fact that supports Derby is the history, in the last 5 matches between the two clubs 2 have been draws while the remainder 3 have been won by Derby and it will be absolutely great if the Derby players can keep that record alive.

 

Bolton, the home team have had their share of problems this season and have featured just above the relegation zone this season and the only positive aspect for them has been Anelka and the rumors of his transfer to Chelsea may just run a chill down the officials. They enter this match after two consecutive away losses, the last one being a 3-1 loss to Sunderland. They would be looking to cement their place and at least keep safe distance from the relegation zone.

 

Derby have half of their potential squad on their injury list, they have not been able to get going anytime in this season and this would be another trip where the players might take a drubbing. Happy new year is all one can say!!

 

Prediction: 3-0, Bolton win