Our Bolton vs Barnsley Prediction: 2-0
Bolton vs Barnsley in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 7, 2026. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-0 for the match between Bolton and Barnsley.
This Bolton vs Barnsley 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
Bolton's Last Match – AFC Wimbledon vs Bolton
Bolton will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 England League 1 victory over AFC Wimbledon on January 31. In that match, Bolton saw 54% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Wimbledon | 46% | 0 (0) | 1.02 | 57 |
 Bolton | 54% | 0 (6) | 1.31 | 48 |
Barnsley's Last Match – Barnsley vs Northampton
Barnsley will seek to go one better this time following a 2-2 England League 1 share of the spoils with Northampton on February 3. In that match, Barnsley recorded 64% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley | 64% | 0 (5) | 2.61 | 61 |
 Northampton | 36% | 0 (3) | 2.09 | 44 |
Bolton vs Barnsley Stats
Key Stats
| Bolton | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.22 | Attacking Strength | 0.94 |
| 0.47 | Defence Strength | 1.08 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bolton are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Barnsley average 1.3 scored and 2.3 conceded per game.