Bolton sit third in League One and host 14th-placed Barnsley after a solid run of form, winning 4 of their last 5 games. As the Trotters are brimming with confidence following a 1-0 win over AFC Wimbledon, we predict that they will defeat Barnsley 2-1 on Matchday 31. Forward Johnny Kenny remains in Bolton’s recovery room, but the squad is otherwise fit. At home, Bolton average 1.6 goals per game and concede the same, keeping clean sheets in 20% of matches. Overall, their expected goals (xG) stands at 1.55, slightly higher than their xGA of 1.19, suggesting efficiency in attack.
Barnsley, meanwhile, come off a 2-2 draw with Northampton. Away form is weak, earning just 0.4 points per game, scoring 0.8 goals per match while conceding 2.8. Both teams have historically found the net in this fixture, with 68% of H2H meetings seeing both teams score and 74% over 1.5 goals. Anyhow, this clash promises an open game with Bolton favorites to dominate possession but Barnsley likely to exploit defensive gaps.
Considering Bolton's signs of improvement and league position advantage, we are tempted to bet on Home Win, alongside Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals as matches involving Barnsley often see multiple goals.
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 7 February 2026 at 15:01.
What is our Bolton vs Barnsley prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Bolton 2 - 1 Barnsley
Bolton vs Barnsley Betting Tips
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Mason Burstow @ 110 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Mason Burstow @ 400 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Bolton -0.5 @ -160 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: 12 @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Bolton to Win @ -400 Odds
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View OfferBolton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwww | 1.50 |
| Home | ldlww | 1.40 |
| Away | dlwdw | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| BTTS | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.55 | 1.65 | 1.45 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.19 | 1.05 | 1.33 |
Barnsley Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdlwd | 0.90 |
| Home | llwwd | 1.40 |
| Away | ldldl | 0.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 2.30 | 1.80 | 2.80 |
| BTTS | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.24 | 1.55 | 0.93 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.50 | 1.22 | 1.79 |
Bolton vs Barnsley Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Bolton (32%)
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Barnsley (26%)
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