Our Bolton vs Blackpool Prediction: 2-1
Bolton vs Blackpool in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 21, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Bolton vs Blackpool 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 – Reading vs Bolton
Bolton will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 England League 1 stalemate against Reading on February 17. In that match, Bolton controlled 68% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Reading | 32% | 0 (2) | 0.37 | 11 |
Bolton | 68% | 0 (5) | 1.51 | 78 |
Blackpool's Last Match – Blackpool vs Mansfield
Blackpool must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 England League 1 victory over Mansfield in their last outing. In that match, Blackpool recorded 41% possession, attempting 4 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blackpool | 41% | 4 (3) | 0.55 | 52 |
Mansfield | 59% | 8 (3) | 0.58 | 59 |
Bolton vs Blackpool Stats
Key Stats
| Bolton | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.08 | Attacking Strength | 1.07 |
| 0.63 | Defence Strength | 0.94 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bolton are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Blackpool average 1.0 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
Bolton 12-10
Blackpool 10-20
What are the odds for this match?
Bolton to win: @1.533
Draw: @4
Blackpool to win: @6



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