Our Doncaster vs Bolton Prediction: 1-1
Doncaster vs Bolton in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 1, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Doncaster 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
Doncaster's Last Match – Stockport vs Doncaster
Doncaster must win to recover from their recent 2-4 England League 1 defeat against Stockport on December 29 and regain momentum. In that match, Doncaster recorded 41% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stockport | 59% | 0 (7) | 1.94 | 41 |
Doncaster | 41% | 0 (5) | 1.77 | 33 |
Bolton's Last Match – Bolton vs Mansfield
Bolton will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 England League 1 loss to Mansfield on December 29. In that match, Bolton controlled 79% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bolton | 79% | 0 (3) | 2.29 | 104 |
Mansfield | 21% | 0 (3) | 0.77 | 29 |
Doncaster vs Bolton Stats
Key Stats
| Doncaster | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.82 | Attacking Strength | 0.72 |
| 1.54 | Defence Strength | 0.95 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Doncaster are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Bolton average 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Doncaster 16-21
Bolton 16-12
What are the odds for this match?
Doncaster to win: @3.8
Draw: @3.6
Bolton to win: @1.85
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025



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