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 – Blackpool vs Huddersfield
Blackpool will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-2 England League 1 victory over Huddersfield on August 16. In that match, Blackpool recorded 22% possession, firing 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blackpool | 22% | 0 (0) | 0.34 | 26 |
Huddersfield | 78% | 0 (0) | 0.78 | 117 |
Bolton's Last Match – Barnsley vs Bolton
Bolton will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 England League 1 draw with Barnsley on August 16. In that match, Bolton saw 56% of the ball and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnsley | 44% | 0 (2) | 0.55 | 35 |
Bolton | 56% | 0 (7) | 1.75 | 64 |
Blackpool vs Bolton Stats
Key Stats
| Blackpool | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Attacking Strength | 0.95 |
| 1.21 | Defence Strength | 1.24 |
| 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 1.7 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Bolton average 1.9 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.