Bradford City and Bolton face each other in an open contest between two playoff-bound sides. As both sides look sharp up front, our prediction leans toward a 2-2 draw. The Bantams head into the clash after a 1-1 draw with Plymouth, still aiming to cement their playoff place. Their recent form (WWLDLWWLDD) brings a steady 1.50 points per game, with a balanced profile—scoring 1.20 and conceding 1.10 per match. Bradford are slightly more cautious at home (1.80 total goals per game), relying on defensive structure (0.80 conceded). Forward Will Swan is pushing for a start after scoring off the bench, adding a potential attacking boost.
Bolton have already secured a top-six finish and come in after an entertaining 3-3 draw with Huddersfield. Their form yields 1.60 points per game, but what stands out is their attacking output—2.20 goals scored per match, with games averaging a huge 3.70 goals. However, they concede 1.50 per game and have just a 10% clean sheet rate. The absence of Jordi Osei-Tutu could further expose their defence.
As both Bradford (60% BTTS) and Bolton (70% BTTS) are consistently deliver goals at both ends, we are tempted to bet on Both Teams to Score, alongside Over 2.5 goals and Draw (small stake).
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 25 April 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Bradford vs Bolton prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Bradford 2 - 2 Bolton
Bradford vs Bolton Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1100 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -143 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -900 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 225 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Mason Burstow @ 175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Mason Burstow @ 550 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Bolton +0.5 @ -211 Odds
- European Handicap: Bradford +1 @ -225 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: 1X @ -225 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 400 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Bradford - No @ -350 Odds
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View OfferBradford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwldlwwldd | 1.50 |
| Home | wdwld | 1.60 |
| Away | wllwd | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 1.80 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.77 | 1.81 | 1.72 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.96 | 0.88 | 1.05 |
Bolton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwddlwdlwd | 1.60 |
| Home | wddwd | 1.80 |
| Away | wdlwl | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.70 | 4.20 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 2.20 | 2.60 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.78 | 2.07 | 1.48 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.41 | 1.35 | 1.46 |
Bradford vs Bolton Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Bradford (13%)
8 Matches
Bolton (25%)
