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League One | Thu 14 May, 20:00

Bradford v Bolton Stats

Data last updated: Sat 13 Jun 2026, 09:16 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Bradford face Bolton in League One on Thu 14 May, 20:00. How do I track Bolton’s transition threat? Bradford come in with 6 recent points and 1.2 goals per match, while Bolton have 8 points and 2.4 goals per match in the same lens.

BT4Y best bet

Under 2.5 Goals

  • At 2, Under 2.5 Goals implies roughly 50%, while BT4Y rates the chance closer to 59%.
  • If Bradford’s midfield spacing opens up and Bolton start finding Burstow or wide runners quickly, the game-state shifts towards BTTS rather than a controlled.
  • Bolton are carrying more of the scoring load at 2.4 goals per match, with Bradford at 1.2.
  • BTTS rates of 80% for Bradford and 80% for Bolton show whether the goal expectation is shared or one-sided.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The 59% for Under 2.5 Goals sits against roughly 50% implied by the current price. Bolton are carrying more of the scoring load at that scoring level per match, with Bradford at 1.2. If Bradford’s midfield spacing opens up and Bolton start finding Burstow or wide runners quickly, the game-state shifts towards BTTS rather than a controlled.

Model chance vs price59% model chance against roughly 50% implied
Positive
Bolton are carrying more of the scoring load at 2.4.Visible data support
Positive
BTTS rates of 80% for Bradford and 80% for Bolton.Visible data support
Positive
If Bradford’s midfield spacing opens up and Bolton start.Article support
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

BT4Y analyst view: Under that scoring level is the preferred angle because if Bradford’s midfield spacing opens up and Bolton start finding Burstow or wide runners quickly, the game-state shifts towards BTTS rather than a controlled Bradford win. Bolton are carrying more of the scoring load at that scoring level per match, with Bradford at 1.2. A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Key Data Signals

Under 2.5 Goals evidence

If Bradford’s midfield spacing opens up and Bolton start finding Burstow or wide runners quickly, the game-state shifts.

Bolton are carrying more of the scoring load at that scoring level per match, with Bradford at 1.2.

BTTS rates of 80% for Bradford and 80% for Bolton show whether the goal expectation is shared or one-sided.

What To Watch In The Data

Under 2.5 Goals notes

  • The goal line needs both attacking patterns to create box entries, transitions or set-piece pressure.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Bradford6.4
Avg corners for
Bolton5.8
Bradford11.4
Avg total corners
Bolton9.8
Bradford1.6
Avg yellow cards
Bolton2.2
Bradford10.8
Avg shots
Bolton20.2
Best odds for this sectionOver 9.5 CornersBetfred guide price · Model 69% vs implied 55% · edge +14.1 pts
1.82
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Over 4.5 CardsBetfred guide price · model 56%
1.95
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Over 9.5 Corners needs a clear match pattern behind it. For corners, that means territory, wide deliveries and blocked shots; for cards, it means duels and transition fouls; for shots, it means repeat box entries rather than harmless possession.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Bradford1.2
Avg goals scored
Bolton2.4
Bradford1.2
Avg goals conceded
Bolton1.6
Bradford80%
BTTS rate
Bolton80%
Bradford40%
Over 2.5 goals
Bolton60%
Market aligned with main pickUnder 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 59% vs implied 50% · edge +8.9 pts
2
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 76%
1.62
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 63%
1.25
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 45%
1.8
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 27%
3
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 28%
2.2
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Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 76% vs implied 62% · edge +14.3 pts
1.62
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Bolton to WinBet365 guide price · model 57%
2.75
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Bolton Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 65%
1.95
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Bradford Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 45%
1.85
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 45%
1.8
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 25%
3.3
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Bradford to WinBet365 guide price · model 28%
2.5
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BTTS Yes is positive value at the current guide price, but the price only matters if the football route is clear. Use the model-versus-implied gap as the starting point, then check whether the article context, team news and section data actually point towards the same market.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Bradford

LWDDD
Last 51W 3D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 4D 3L
09 May 2026A Bolton0-1
02 May 2026A Exeter City2-1
25 Apr 2026H Bolton1-1
21 Apr 2026H Plymouth1-1
18 Apr 2026A Barnsley2-2

Bolton

WLDDW
Last 52W 2D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 4D 3L
09 May 2026H Bradford1-0
02 May 2026H Luton2-3
25 Apr 2026A Bradford1-1
18 Apr 2026H Huddersfield3-3
14 Apr 2026H Stevenage5-1
Best odds for this sectionBolton to WinBet365 guide price · Model 57% vs implied 36% · edge +20.1 pts
2.75
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Away / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 82%
1.36
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Bolton Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 65%
1.95
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Bradford Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 45%
1.85
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 25%
3.3
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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 53%
1.36
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Bradford to WinBet365 guide price · model 28%
2.5
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Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

1Bradford wins
6Draws
3Bolton wins
09 May 2026Bolton v Bradford1-0
25 Apr 2026Bradford v Bolton1-1
02 Dec 2025Bolton v Bradford3-0
22 Nov 2025Bolton v Bradford0-0
06 Mar 2021Bradford v Bolton1-1
27 Oct 2020Bolton v Bradford1-0
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 76% vs implied 62% · edge +14.3 pts
1.62
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Bolton to WinBet365 guide price · model 57%
2.75
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 45%
1.8
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 25%
3.3
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Bradford to WinBet365 guide price · model 28%
2.5
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The head-to-head sample gives context for BTTS Yes, but it should not overrule the current tactical picture. If previous meetings show goals or momentum swings, they support the market only when the present form and line-ups point to the same game state.
Season team stats

League One

Bradford48
Played
Bolton49
Bradford1.2
Avg goals for
Bolton1.6
Bradford1.1
Avg goals against
Bolton1.1
Bradford14
Clean sheets
Bolton13
Best odds for this sectionBolton to WinBet365 guide price · Model 57% vs implied 36% · edge +20.1 pts
2.75
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Bolton Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 65%
1.95
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Bradford Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 45%
1.85
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Bradford to WinBet365 guide price · model 28%
2.5
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Season data supports Bolton to Win when the attacking output and defensive control both point towards the same outcome. The useful read is whether those longer-term numbers create a believable route to chances, pressure and game control in this specific match.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
4Bradford77462211137
5Bolton75461918918
Bradford sit in position 4, while Bolton sit in position 5, so table pressure belongs in the Under 2.5 Goals assessment.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

40%Bradford Over 2.5
60%Bolton Over 2.5
1.8H2H avg goals
The Over 2.5 trend is mixed: Bradford sit at 40% and Bolton sit at 60% with the H2H average at 1.8 goals, so the goals line needs more than one team's recent over rate.

Next step

Betting context

Start with the clearest numbers above, then check live odds, team news and the full prediction before staking.