Bradford vs Bolton Prediction & Betting Tips | 14/05/2026

Bradford vs Bolton Prediction and Betting Tips | 14 May 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

13 May 2026 • 08:02 UTC • 1 min read

Bradford vs Bolton Prediction and Betting Tips 14 May 2026

Valley Parade will be the centre of attention when Bradford City and Bolton Wanderers face each other in the second leg of the League One playoff semi-finals. As both sides are likely to adopt a cautious approach, we predict a 1-1 draw. The Bantams have been difficult to beat lately, losing just two of their last ten matches in all competitions, while both teams scored in 70% of those fixtures. Bradford have also been fairly solid defensively at home, conceding only 0.80 goals per game at Valley Parade. Forward Bobby Pointon remains doubtful, but there are no fresh injury worries in the home team.

Bolton, meanwhile, did enough to edge the first leg (1-0) despite missing injured duo Corey Blackett-Taylor and Marcus Forss. The Trotters have averaged 1.60 goals per game across their last ten matches, but their away form has been inconsistent, winning only one of their previous four road fixtures. Interestingly, six of the last ten meetings between these sides ended level.

As only 30% of the last 10 H2H meetings produced over 2.5 goals, this betting option should be considered, alongside Half-Time Draw and Draw.

This League 1 match will be played on Thursday 14 May 2026 at 20:00.

What is our Bradford vs Bolton prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Bradford 1 - 1 Bolton

Bradford vs Bolton Betting Tips

Correct Score: 1-1 @ 500 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -125 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -138 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Mason Burstow @ 175 Odds
First Goalscorer: Mason Burstow @ 550 Odds
To be Booked: Max Power @ 150 Odds
Asian Handicap: Bolton +0.5 @ -200 Odds
European Handicap: Bolton +1 @ -200 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
Double Chance: X2 @ -200 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 400 Odds
Clean Sheet: Bradford - No @ -300 Odds

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Bradford Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	dlwwldddwl	1.30
Home	dwldd	1.20
Away	lwdwl	1.40

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	30%	20%	40%
Average Goals Per Game	2.20	1.60	2.80
Scored	1.10	0.80	1.40
Conceded	1.10	0.80	1.40
BTTS	70%	60%	80%
Clean Sheets	10%	20%	0%
Failed to Score	20%	20%	20%
Expected Goals	1.44	1.66	1.21
Expected Goals Against	1.15	1.07	1.23

Bolton Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	dlwdlwddlw	1.30
Home	ddwdlw	1.50
Away	lwld	1.00

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	30%	33%	25%
Average Goals Per Game	3.00	3.67	2.00
Scored	1.60	2.17	0.75
Conceded	1.40	1.50	1.25
BTTS	60%	67%	50%
Clean Sheets	20%	33%	0%
Failed to Score	30%	17%	50%
Expected Goals	1.66	2.06	1.07
Expected Goals Against	1.30	1.15	1.53