What is our Southampton vs Bolton prediction?
Southampton
3 - 1
Bolton
Our prediction for this match: Southampton 3 - 1 Bolton
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Expect a thrilling atmosphere at St. Mary’s Stadium as Southampton face Bolton Wanderers on Matchday 9, with the hosts aiming to extend their recent resurgence. Back-to-back victories over Portsmouth and Norwich have lifted confidence, and the Saints will now target a third consecutive clean sheet. Flynn Downes picked up a knock in midweek, potentially opening the door for Caspar Jander to step into midfield. Southampton have been particularly strong on home soil, winning 83% of their recent home matches, and their attacking threat should keep Bolton’s defence busy.
Bolton also arrive in good spirits after an impressive 3-1 victory over promotion hopefuls Wolverhampton. The result offers a timely boost after an inconsistent spell, and Steven Schumacher has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the trip. Sam Dalby could earn a starting spot after making an impact from the bench against Wolves, giving the visitors another option up front. However, Bolton have conceded 2.20 goals per away game in their recent sample, a weakness Southampton will look to exploit.
Southampton’s home fixtures have averaged 4.17 goals, making an entertaining contest a realistic prospect. Therefore, Southampton to win, Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score markets are worth considering.
This Championship match will be played on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 15:00.
- League
- Championship
- Kick-off
- Sat 17 Oct 2026, 15:00UK time
Southampton vs Bolton Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | ||
| Correct Score: Southampton 3-1 Bolton | 10/1 | |
| Double Chance: 12 | 2/11 | |
| Draw No Bet: Southampton | 1/7 | |
| Half Time/Full Time: Southampton / Southampton | 21/20 | |
| Asian Handicap: Southampton -1 | 13/20 | |
| European Handicap: Northampton +1 | 4/11 | |
| Player bets | ||
| Anytime Goalscorer: Cyle Larin | 4/5 | |
| First Goalscorer: Cyle Larin | 15/4 | |
| To be Booked: Jayden Nelson | 7/5 | |
| Goals | ||
| Both Teams to Score: Yes | 4/7 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals | 1/8 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals | 4/9 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals | 11/10 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals | 3/10 | |
| Southampton Clean Sheet: No | 4/9 | |
| Corners | ||
| Total Corners: 9 - 11 | 13/8 | |
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View OfferSouthampton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwddwwlww | 2.00 |
| Home | wlwwww | 2.50 |
| Away | ddlw | 1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 83% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 4.17 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 2.83 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.33 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 80% | 83% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.56 | 1.52 | 1.63 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.55 | 1.61 | 1.46 |
Bolton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdllllwwlw | 1.30 |
| Home | wllwl | 1.20 |
| Away | dllww | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 2.60 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.53 | 1.87 | 1.20 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.49 | 1.32 | 1.66 |
Southampton vs Bolton Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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