Our Mansfield vs Bolton Prediction: 3-1
Mansfield vs Bolton in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday December 9, 2025. We’re backing a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This Mansfield 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
Mansfield's Last Match – Northampton vs Mansfield
Mansfield will look to get back on track following a 1-2 England League 1 loss against Northampton on November 8. In that match, Mansfield controlled 54% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Northampton | 46% | 0 (4) | 1.76 | 53 |
Mansfield | 54% | 0 (2) | 1.12 | 43 |
Bolton's Last Match – Oldham vs Bolton
Bolton must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 6-2 England EFL Trophy victory over Oldham in their last outing. In that match, Bolton recorded 63% possession, firing 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oldham | 37% | 0 (3) | 0.82 | 39 |
Bolton | 63% | 0 (7) | 3.33 | 46 |
Mansfield vs Bolton Stats
Key Stats
| Mansfield | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.44 | Attacking Strength | 0.8 |
| 1.16 | Defence Strength | 1.37 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 2.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mansfield are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Bolton average 2.4 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.



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