Our Bolton vs Northampton Prediction: 2-0
Bolton vs Northampton in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 4, 2026. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-0 for the match between Bolton and Northampton.
This Bolton vs Northampton 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 – Doncaster vs Bolton
Bolton will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 England League 1 draw with Doncaster on January 1. In that match, Bolton controlled 58% of possession and managed 5 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Doncaster | 42% | 10 (5) | 1.61 | 59 |
 Bolton | 58% | 5 (1) | 0.77 | 43 |
Northampton's Last Match – Northampton vs Stockport
Northampton will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 0-0 England League 1 draw with Stockport on January 1. In that match, Northampton recorded 42% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northampton | 42% | 0 (6) | 0.87 | 67 |
 Stockport | 58% | 0 (1) | 0.28 | 31 |
Bolton vs Northampton Stats
Key Stats
| Bolton | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.54 | Defence Strength | 1.03 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bolton are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Northampton average 1.4 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Bolton 11-11
Northampton 14-15
What are the odds for this match?
Bolton to win: @1.363
Draw: @4.75
Northampton to win: @8.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025
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