Our Bolton vs Peterborough Prediction: 2-1
Bolton vs Peterborough in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 4, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Bolton vs Peterborough 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 – Northampton vs Bolton
Bolton will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 England League 1 loss to Northampton on September 27. In that match, Bolton had 63% possession and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northampton | 37% | 0 (4) | 1.35 | 54 |
 Bolton | 63% | 0 (7) | 1.69 | 59 |
Peterborough's Last Match – Peterborough vs Aston Villa U21
Determined to maintain their recent success, Peterborough must win following their 4-2 England EFL Trophy victory against Aston Villa U21 on September 30. In that match, Peterborough recorded 58% possession and 7 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Peterborough | 58% | 0 (7) | 2.03 | 67 |
 Aston Villa U21 | 42% | 0 (3) | 1.13 | 22 |
Bolton vs Peterborough Stats
Key Stats
| Bolton | Peterborough | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.91 | Attacking Strength | 1.16 |
| 0.71 | Defence Strength | 1.6 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bolton are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Peterborough average 1.1 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Bolton 16-8
Peterborough 11-19
What are the odds for this match?
Bolton to win: @1.42
Draw: @4.75
Peterborough to win: @6