Bolton vs Northampton Predictions

Bolton v Northampton Predictions for this League One fixture. Managerless Bolton aim for consecutive League One wins as they host Northampton, following a victorious start after Ian Evatt’s departure, at the Toughsheet Community Stadium on Tuesday night. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

League One | Jan 28, 2025 at 7:45pm UK at University of Bolton Stadium

Bolton vs Northampton Predictions

Will Bolton Build on Their Momentum or Can Northampton Spring a Surprise?

• Northampton’s Scoring Woes: The Cobblers have failed to score more than once in any of their last nine league matches, a major issue for their survival hopes.
• Bolton’s Home Scoring Trends: Over 3.5 goals have been scored in five of Bolton’s 14 home games in League One this season, showing their attacking potential.
• Defensive Struggles for Both Sides: Bolton have conceded 21 goals at home this season, while Northampton have averaged over two goals conceded per game against top-half teams.

Best Bet for Bolton vs Northampton

Tuesday night brings an intriguing League One clash at the Toughsheet Community Stadium as Bolton Wanderers welcome Northampton Town. Bolton, riding high on the adrenaline of a gritty 1-0 win over Huddersfield Town at the weekend, will be aiming for consecutive league victories for the first time in 2025. The Trotters, currently without a permanent manager after Ian Evatt’s departure, showed signs of resilience under the guidance of interim boss Julian Darby, halting Huddersfield’s impressive 16-game unbeaten streak. With just one point separating them from the playoff places, Bolton have plenty to play for, even as questions swirl about who will take the helm permanently.

Northampton, on the other hand, are navigating choppy waters at the bottom end of the table. They are clinging to 20th place, six points clear of the relegation zone, but the buffer offers little comfort given their inability to score consistently. Kevin Nolan, a former Bolton favourite, has steadied the ship since his arrival, but his side have become synonymous with low-scoring encounters, having managed just two goals across their last four games. Against a Bolton side desperate to reclaim home dominance, the Cobblers face an uphill battle. Their last trip to Bolton ended in a heavy 4-2 defeat, and given their nine-match winless streak against the Trotters, history isn’t on their side.

Best Bet: Bolton to Win – Comfortable Victory for the Trotters

Here at BettingTips4You.com, we stand firm in our commitment to providing just one carefully curated tip per match. For this game, Bolton to win is the clear choice. With their confidence boosted by a morale-boosting win at Huddersfield and Northampton struggling to find the net, this prediction stands out as the strongest option for punters.

Bolton’s form, while patchy at home, suggests they are turning a corner. Their 1-0 victory over Huddersfield highlighted a defensive determination that had been missing in recent weeks. Aaron Collins, who scored the decisive goal at the weekend, will once again be key. The forward has been Bolton’s most reliable attacking outlet this season, with seven league goals to his name. His sharp movement and knack for being in the right place at the right time could spell trouble for a Northampton defence weakened by injuries to Luke Mbete and Patrick Brough.

Northampton’s struggles in front of goal are impossible to ignore. The Cobblers have failed to score more than once in any of their last nine games and haven’t managed multiple goals in a League One away match since September. While their defensive setup under Nolan has shown promise—evidenced by their hard-fought draw against Wycombe—they lack the firepower to punish teams. Tariqe Fosu may return to lead the line, but with just 24 goals in 29 games this season, Northampton remain the lowest scorers in the division.

Bolton’s vulnerabilities at home—three defeats in their last five league matches at the Toughsheet Community Stadium—do raise some questions. However, against a Northampton side that struggles on the road and is short on attacking options, the Trotters have the perfect opportunity to re-establish their dominance. As our expert Steve Harrington puts it: “Bolton are far from flawless, but their energy and creativity, especially after the Huddersfield win, should be too much for a Northampton side lacking bite up front. A comfortable home win seems the most logical outcome.”

With promotion hopes still very much alive, Bolton have every reason to push hard for three points. Northampton, though defensively organised, simply don’t look equipped to spoil the party.

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