Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Carlisle
Match Time & Date:
26/12/2020
10:00 AM
Prediction: 2-1
Bolton
Saturday’s football match at Brunton Park pits together Carlisle United and Bolton Wanderers, the two teams, who sit in the opposite halves of the table. Carlisle are eyeing automatic promotion to the League One, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play against Bolton. The Cumbrians suffered a 1-0 loss to Forest Green on the road at the weekend, but keep in mind that they are after their ninth home win of the season.
The Trotters, on the other hand, do not seem to be at their sharpest ahead of the trip to Cumbria, with the team suffering three defeats in the previous four league fixtures. Bolton are not regarded as good travellers, and, taking everything into account, they are unlikely to spoil Carlisle’s party at Brunton Park. In their last home game in the League Two the Cumbrians defeated Mansfield Town thanks to Omari Patrick’s goal.
Highlighted Player (Magnus Norman ):
Magnus Norman is a talented goalkeeper who plays for Carlisle United in the League Two, the fourth tier of the English football system. Born in London on January 19, 1997, Norman is a product of his hometown club Fulham.
Despite being a Fulham player from 2014 to 2020, the shot-stopper did not see any game action with the Cottagers at senior level. After spending a couple of years on loan at the likes of Farnborough, Hayes and Yeading United, Southport, and Rochdale, he signed a two-year deal with Carlisle United on August 7, 2020.
Magnus Norman represented England at under-18 youth level, but he has yet to receive a call-up for the senior team. The Carlisle United goalkeeper made his debut with the club in an EFL Trophy clash against Sunderland on October 6, 2020. The Black Cats won the game 5-3. Magnus Norman wears the No. 1 shirt at Carlisle United.
Highlighted Team (Bolton):
Bolton Wanderers were formed as Christ Church Football Club back in 1874 and three years later they adopted their current name. The Trotters currently compete in the Championship and they play their home games at Macron Stadium, which was opened in 1997.
Speaking of the club’s trophies, Bolton Wanderers won the FA Cup on four occasions (1923, 1926, 1929 and 1958), but they have yet to win the Premier League title. The Trotters were producing splendid displays in the 2003/2004 Premier League campaign, with the team finishing the season in eighth position in the standings, which is regarded as the club’s best result in the English top flight.
Bolton did well to reach the UEFA Cup knockout stages in the 2007/2008 season; the English outfit eliminated Atletico Madrid in the two-legged tie, but Sporting Lisbon eventually proved to be a big catch for the Trotters.
Nigeria international Jay-Jay Okocha is one of the most notable footballers who played for Bolton and he scored 14 goals in 124 appearances in the league for the club. Bury are considered the club’s fiercest rivals.
