Bolton Wanderers and Bradford City go head to head in an eagerly-awaited League One playoff semi-final first leg, with both sides aiming to take a crucial advantage into the return fixture. Given the attacking potential of both sides, we predict a 2-2 draw. The Trotters have averaged 1.1 points per game over their last 10 matches and have struggled for consistency, with just two wins in that stretch. Injuries to Marcus Forss and Corey Blackett-Taylor slightly weaken their forward line, although Bolton’s home games remain high-scoring, averaging 4.2 total goals per match.
Bradford City, meanwhile, are in solid shape after a 2-1 win over Exeter and have collected 1.3 points per game across their last 10 fixtures. Their away form is particularly lively, with 3.0 total goals per game and BTTS landing in 80% of those matches. Defensively, however, the Bantams remain vulnerable, conceding 1.6 goals per away game. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team. Head-to-head history is tight, with six of nine meetings ending in draws, suggesting little to separate these sides.
As both teams are consistently involved in open games, we believe that there is big value in betting on Both Teams to Score, alongside Over 2.5 and Over 3.5 goals (Bolton’s home matches average over 4 goals).
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 9 May 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Bolton vs Bradford prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Bolton 2 - 2 Bradford
Bolton vs Bradford Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1400 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 275 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ 110 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Mason Burstow @ 150 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Mason Burstow @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Antoni Sarcevic @ 137 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Bradford +1 @ -223 Odds
- European Handicap: Bradford +1 @ -111 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -111 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Bolton to Win @ -300 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 400 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Bolton - No @ -188 Odds
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View OfferBolton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddlwdlwddl | 1.10 |
| Home | ddwdl | 1.20 |
| Away | dlwld | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 4.20 | 2.40 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 2.40 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.78 | 2.24 | 1.31 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.38 | 1.28 | 1.49 |
Bradford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldlwwldddw | 1.30 |
| Home | dwldd | 1.20 |
| Away | llwdw | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 1.60 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| BTTS | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.48 | 1.66 | 1.30 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.11 | 1.07 | 1.14 |
Bolton vs Bradford Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Bolton (22%)
9 Matches
Bradford (11%)
Bolton vs Bradford Past Results
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