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 Port Vale
Bolton must win to recover from their recent 0-1 England EFL Trophy defeat against Port Vale on January 13 and regain momentum.
Burton Albion's Last Match – Boreham Wood vs Burton Albion
Burton Albion will want to continue their winning form after a 5-0 England FA Cup victory over Boreham Wood, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Burton Albion saw 43% of the ball and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Boreham Wood | 57% | 0 (4) | 0.61 | 64 |
 Burton Albion | 43% | 0 (7) | 0.85 | 32 |
Bolton vs Burton Albion Stats
Key Stats
| Bolton | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.23 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 0.47 | Defence Strength | 0.82 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bolton are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Burton Albion average 1.5 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
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