What is our Bolton vs Middlesbrough prediction?
Bolton
1 - 2
Middlesbrough
Our prediction for this match: Bolton 1 - 2 Middlesbrough
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Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Toughsheet Community Stadium when Bolton Wanderers host Middlesbrough in Championship round 12. Bolton will be desperate to return to winning ways after a goalless draw with Southampton, despite creating 1.53 xG and registering 14 attempts on goal. Their recent form remains a concern, with only three wins in their last 10 matches across all competitions. Centre-back Chris Forino is closing in on a return, but Friday’s encounter comes too soon for him.
Middlesbrough, meanwhile, continue to look like serious promotion contenders, having scored five goals across their last two league games, including a 3-2 win over Stoke and a 2-2 draw with Cardiff. Will Lankshear is one to watch after scoring as a substitute against Cardiff, and he is expected to return to the starting XI. Fellow forward David Strelec remains unavailable, but Boro have enough attacking options to trouble Bolton’s defence.
As Middlesbrough look sharp up front, scoring 1.90 goals per game, Away Win should be considered, alongside Boro Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals (61% H2H).
This Championship match will be played on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 20:00.
- League
- Championship
- Kick-off
- Fri 23 Oct 2026, 20:00UK time
Bolton vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | ||
| Correct Score: Bolton 1-2 Middlesbrough | 15/2 | |
| Double Chance: 12 | 2/9 | |
| Draw No Bet: Middlesbrough | 1/4 | |
| Half Time/Full Time: Middlesbrough / Middlesbrough | 11/8 | |
| Asian Handicap: Middlesbrough -0.5 | 23/40 | |
| European Handicap: Bolton +2 | 8/15 | |
| Player bets | ||
| Anytime Goalscorer: Will Lankshear | 4/5 | |
| First Goalscorer: Will Lankshear | 7/2 | |
| To be Booked: Jayden Nelson | 6/4 | |
| Goals | ||
| Both Teams to Score: Yes | 1/2 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals | 1/7 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals | 4/9 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals | 8/11 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals | 3/10 | |
| Middlesbrough Clean Sheet: No | 4/11 | |
| Corners | ||
| Total Corners: 9 - 11 | 13/8 | |
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View OfferBolton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dllllwwlwd | 1.10 |
| Home | llwl | 0.75 |
| Away | dllwwd | 1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 2.50 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.00 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.50 | 1.83 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.50 | 1.93 | 1.21 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.54 | 1.40 | 1.63 |
Middlesbrough Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwlwddwwd | 1.90 |
| Home | wwdwd | 2.20 |
| Away | dwldw | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.50 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 2.40 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| BTTS | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 2.00 | 2.24 | 1.75 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.27 | 1.26 | 1.29 |
Bolton vs Middlesbrough Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Bolton (22%)
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Middlesbrough (67%)
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