Exeter City take on Bolton in what promises to be an exciting League One contest, with 2-2 our predicted outcome. The Grecians head into the match following a thrilling 3-3 draw with Peterborough, showing their attacking intent but also defensive vulnerability, having conceded 2.1 goals per game this season. Midfielder Pedro Borges remains the only absentee, so Exeter will be close to full strength. At home, they average 2.25 goals per match, but have kept just 50% clean sheets, highlighting their inconsistent defense.
Bolton have been solid, drawing with Blackpool last weekend and winning 50% of their last five games, scoring 1.8 goals per match while conceding only 0.7 on average. Away from home, the Trotters remain resilient, with 60% clean sheets and an expected goals tally of 1.56 per game. Head-to-head favors Bolton historically, with 5 wins in 9 meetings, while Exeter have won only twice. There are no fresh injury worries in the visiting team, which definitely supports our betting angle.
With both sides showing attacking flair and defensive frailties, Over 1.5 goals (89% H2H) seems like a sure bet, alongside BTTS (both teams scored in 56% of H2H games) and Over 3.5 goals (small stake).
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 28 February 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Exeter vs Bolton prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Exeter 2 - 2 Bolton
Exeter vs Bolton Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1400 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -134 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -900 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 240 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: Johnny Kenny @ 162 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Johnny Kenny @ 500 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Exeter +0.5 @ -138 Odds
- European Handicap: Exeter +1 @ -300 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 @ -143 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Exeter to Win @ 150 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 450 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Bolton - No @ -250 Odds
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View OfferExeter Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlwwdldddl | 1.10 |
| Home | wldd | 1.25 |
| Away | dlwddl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 2.25 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 2.10 | 1.25 | 2.67 |
| BTTS | 50% | 25% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.22 | 1.69 | 0.92 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.27 | 0.96 | 1.48 |
Bolton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwdwwwwddd | 1.90 |
| Home | lwwwd | 2.00 |
| Away | wdwdd | 1.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.80 | 2.40 | 1.20 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| BTTS | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.58 | 1.59 | 1.56 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.12 | 1.01 | 1.23 |
Exeter vs Bolton Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Exeter (22%)
9 Matches
Bolton (56%)
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