Bolton will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 1-0 EFL Cup defeat to Sheffield Wednesday when they take on Preston in their Championship opener. The newcomers have generally been in good form, winning four of their last 10 matches, while their home record is particularly encouraging, with a 50% win rate and an impressive 2.50 goals scored per game. Xavier Simons will miss out through suspension after his red card against Sheffield Wednesday, but summer signing Luca Stephenson is expected to make his Championship debut.
Preston, meanwhile, advanced in the EFL Cup after defeating Huddersfield on penalties and will be hoping to start the league campaign strongly. The Lillywhites have struggled for consistency, winning only three of their last 10 games and conceding 1.70 goals per match during that period. Lewis Gibson is suspended, while the permanent arrival of Tottenham youngster Alfie Devine provides a boost to the squad. Preston's recent games have been particularly open, with BTTS landing in 80% of their last 10.
Bolton have a strong home record and should be difficult to beat at home. Therefore, we believe that there is big value in betting on Home Win. Additionally, Bolton Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals markets seem interesting as 4 of the previous 6 H2H meetings produced at least three goals.
This Championship match will be played on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 12:30.
What is our Bolton vs Preston prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Bolton 2 - 1 Preston
Bolton vs Preston Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 850 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Ryan Hardie @ 187 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Ryan Hardie @ 550 Odds
- To be Booked: Liam Lindsay @ 175 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Bolton 0 @ -167 Odds
- European Handicap: Bolton +1 @ -300 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -300 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Bolton to Win @ -175 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Bolton to Win/Bolton to Win @ 260 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Bolton - No @ -250 Odds
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View OfferBolton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwddlwwwdl | 1.50 |
| Home | wdlwwd | 1.83 |
| Away | ldwl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 3.83 | 1.50 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 2.50 | 0.50 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.33 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.63 | 2.01 | 1.07 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.25 | 1.09 | 1.48 |
Preston Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwddwllwld | 1.20 |
| Home | wdlld | 1.00 |
| Away | ldwlw | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 2.80 | 3.40 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.34 | 1.24 | 1.43 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.64 | 1.36 | 1.92 |
Bolton vs Preston Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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Preston (50%)
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