Our Plymouth vs Bolton Prediction: 1-2
Plymouth vs Bolton in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 3, 2026. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
This Plymouth 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
Plymouth's Last Match – Plymouth vs Huddersfield
Plymouth will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 England League 1 victory over Huddersfield, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Plymouth saw 44% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Plymouth | 44% | 0 (6) | 4 | 30 |
 Huddersfield | 56% | 0 (4) | 0.83 | 35 |
Bolton's Last Match – Port Vale vs Bolton
Bolton will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 England League 1 loss to Port Vale on March 21. In that match, Bolton controlled 60% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Port Vale | 40% | 0 (2) | 0.74 | 34 |
 Bolton | 60% | 0 (2) | 0.19 | 57 |
Plymouth vs Bolton Stats
Key Stats
| Plymouth | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.21 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 1.23 | Defence Strength | 0.64 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Plymouth are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Bolton average 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Plymouth 24-10
Bolton 18-12
What are the odds for this match?
Plymouth to win: @2.4
Draw: @3.5
Bolton to win: @2.7
Lineups
Plymouth: Joe Edwards, Owen Dale, Mathias Ross, Ronan Curtis, Herbie Kane, Conor Hazard, Owen Oseni, Alex Mitchell, Malachi Boateng, Aribim Pepple, Jack MacKenzie
Bolton: Max Conway, Johnny Kenny, Thierry Gale, Joshua Sheehan, Jack Bonham, Ruben da Rocha Rodrigues, Eoin Toal, Jordi Osei-Tutu, George Johnston, Sam Dalby, John McAtee