Bolton, sitting 3rd in League One, host 17th-placed Blackpool in a matchup with clear form contrast. As Bolton aim to stay in the race for automatic Championship promotion, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Trotters drew 1-1 with Reading midweek, but at home they have been formidable, winning 75% of matches, scoring 1.75 goals per game, and seeing 75% of home games with both teams scoring. Bolton have kept clean sheets in 50% of away games, but only 0% at home, suggesting an attacking approach that could see both teams involved.
Blackpool, on the other hand, aim to build on a 1-0 win over Mansfield, but they have struggled on the road, winning just 0% of away fixtures while conceding 2.4 goals per game. Despite this, they’ve seen 80% of away games with both teams scoring, showing their tendency to be caught out defensively. H2H history is balanced, with 5 wins apiece in 19 meetings, but Bolton’s home form gives them the edge.
Taking everything into account, we believe that punters worldwide can find value in betting on Home Win, alongside BTTS (68% H2H), and Over 2.5 goals (53%).
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Bolton vs Blackpool prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Bolton 2 - 1 Blackpool
Bolton vs Blackpool Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Mason Burstow @ 105 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Mason Burstow @ 375 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Blackpool +1.5 @ -182 Odds
- European Handicap: Blackpool +2 @ -188 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 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -450 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Bolton to Win @ -550 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Bolton to Win/Bolton to Win @ 130 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Bolton - No @ -175 Odds
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View OfferBolton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwdd | 1.80 |
| Home | lwww | 2.25 |
| Away | wdwdd | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 75% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 3.00 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.75 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 1.25 | 0.83 |
| BTTS | 60% | 75% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.58 | 1.64 | 1.54 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.27 | 1.19 | 1.33 |
Blackpool Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lldlw | 0.70 |
| Home | lwllw | 1.20 |
| Away | lllld | 0.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 2.60 | 3.40 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 2.00 | 1.60 | 2.40 |
| BTTS | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 0.98 | 1.07 | 0.89 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.75 | 1.74 | 1.76 |
Bolton vs Blackpool Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Bolton (26%)
19 Matches
Blackpool (26%)
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