Our prediction for this EFL Cup match:
Bolton
Match Time & Date:
08/08/2023
20:45
Prediction: 2-1
Barrow
Buoyed by a thrilling 3-0 win over Lincoln in their League One opener, Bolton will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Barrow in the EFL Cup round 1. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all N’Lundulu, Thomason, and Maghoma could start this time out. Bolton head coach Ian Evatt is likely to stick to the 3-5-2 formation.
The Bluebirds, meanwhile, aim to build on a 2-1 win over Tranmere Rovers and given their attacking potential, we are tempted to put our money on over 2.5 goals. A man to keep an eye on in the visiting team will be Kian Spence, who produced a splendid performance in the Prenton Park clash. When the two teams met in the EFL Trophy last year Bolton defeated Barrow 3-2 and yet another high-scoring affair is on the horizon.
Highlighted Team (Bolton):
Bolton Wanderers were formed as Christ Church Football Club back in 1874 and three years later they adopted their current name. The Trotters currently compete in the Championship and they play their home games at Macron Stadium, which was opened in 1997.
Speaking of the club’s trophies, Bolton Wanderers won the FA Cup on four occasions (1923, 1926, 1929 and 1958), but they have yet to win the Premier League title. The Trotters were producing splendid displays in the 2003/2004 Premier League campaign, with the team finishing the season in eighth position in the standings, which is regarded as the club’s best result in the English top flight.
Bolton did well to reach the UEFA Cup knockout stages in the 2007/2008 season; the English outfit eliminated Atletico Madrid in the two-legged tie, but Sporting Lisbon eventually proved to be a big catch for the Trotters.
Nigeria international Jay-Jay Okocha is one of the most notable footballers who played for Bolton and he scored 14 goals in 124 appearances in the league for the club. Bury are considered the club’s fiercest rivals.
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