Our Barnsley vs Bolton Prediction: 2-2
Barnsley vs Bolton in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. We predict a tightly contested 2-2 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Barnsley vs Bolton prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Barnsley's Last Match – Barnsley vs Fleetwood Town
Determined to get back to winning ways, Barnsley must win after their 2-2 England EFL Cup draw against Fleetwood Town on August 13. In that match, Barnsley had 65% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnsley | 65% | 0 (3) | 0.95 | 55 |
Fleetwood Town | 35% | 0 (5) | 1.19 | 48 |
Bolton's Last Match – Bolton vs Sheff Wed
Bolton must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 3-3 England EFL Cup draw against Sheff Wed on August 13. In that match, Bolton recorded 53% possession, firing 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bolton | 53% | 0 (7) | 1.45 | 55 |
Sheff Wed | 47% | 0 (4) | 0.88 | 45 |
Barnsley vs Bolton Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 1.47 | Defence Strength | 1.33 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Bolton average 1.9 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Barnsley 23-15
Bolton 19-9
What are the odds for this match?
Barnsley to win: @2.7
Draw: @3.6
Bolton to win: @2.45