Our Blackpool vs Bolton Prediction: 2-1
Blackpool vs Bolton in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Blackpool 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
Blackpool's Last Match – Plymouth vs Blackpool
Blackpool will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 England League 1 defeat against Plymouth on August 23. In that match, Blackpool recorded 42% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plymouth | 58% | 0 (3) | 1.39 | 49 |
Blackpool | 42% | 0 (2) | 0.54 | 44 |
Bolton's Last Match – Bolton vs Lincoln City
Bolton will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 England League 1 draw with Lincoln City on August 23. In that match, Bolton saw 73% of the ball and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bolton | 73% | 0 (7) | 1.39 | 83 |
Lincoln City | 27% | 0 (3) | 0.39 | 35 |
Blackpool vs Bolton Stats
Key Stats
| Blackpool | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.26 | Attacking Strength | 0.97 |
| 1.23 | Defence Strength | 1.26 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Blackpool are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Bolton average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.



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