Our Bolton vs Mansfield Prediction: 2-1
Bolton vs Mansfield in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Monday December 29, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Bolton vs Mansfield 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 – Bolton vs Bradford
Determined to get back to winning ways, Bolton must win after their 0-0 England League 1 draw against Bradford on November 22. In that match, Bolton recorded 58% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bolton | 58% | 12 (3) | 1 | 53 |
 Bradford | 42% | 5 (4) | 0.67 | 53 |
Mansfield's Last Match – Mansfield vs Huddersfield
Mansfield will be looking to bounce back after a 1-3 England League 1 defeat against Huddersfield on November 22. In that match, Mansfield had 54% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mansfield | 54% | 9 (3) | 0.47 | 48 |
 Huddersfield | 46% | 15 (12) | 1.85 | 37 |
Bolton vs Mansfield Stats
Key Stats
| Bolton | Mansfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.31 | Attacking Strength | 1.05 |
| 0.44 | Defence Strength | 1.24 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bolton are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Mansfield average 1.6 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.