Our Bolton vs Burton Albion Prediction: 1-0
Bolton vs Burton Albion in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday January 27, 2026. Burton Albion will put up a fight, but Burton Albion’s quality should prevail in a tight 1-0 home win.
This Bolton vs Burton Albion 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 Leyton Orient
Determined to maintain their recent success, Bolton must win following their 2-1 England League 1 victory against Leyton Orient on January 24. In that match, Bolton had 58% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bolton | 58% | 0 (5) | 2.04 | 30 |
 Leyton Orient | 42% | 0 (2) | 0.46 | 38 |
Burton Albion's Last Match – Lincoln City vs Burton Albion
After suffering a 1-2 England League 1 loss to Lincoln City, Burton Albion must win to get back on track. In that match, Burton Albion saw 55% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lincoln City | 45% | 0 (4) | 1.17 | 31 |
 Burton Albion | 55% | 0 (2) | 0.93 | 65 |
Bolton vs Burton Albion Stats
Key Stats
| Bolton | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.22 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 0.47 | Defence Strength | 0.81 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bolton are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Burton Albion average 1.9 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.