Our Bolton vs Lincoln City Prediction: 2-1
Bolton vs Lincoln City in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 23, 2025. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Bolton vs Lincoln City 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 Reading
Bolton will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 England League 1 draw with Reading on August 20. In that match, Bolton saw 64% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bolton | 64% | 0 (4) | 1.06 | 66 |
Reading | 36% | 0 (2) | 0.31 | 38 |
Lincoln City's Last Match – Northampton vs Lincoln City
Lincoln City will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 England League 1 success over Northampton on August 19. In that match, Lincoln City controlled 39% of possession and managed 4 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Northampton | 61% | 5 (2) | 0.6 | 44 |
Lincoln City | 39% | 4 (1) | 0.17 | 37 |
Bolton vs Lincoln City Stats
Key Stats
| Bolton | Lincoln City | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Attacking Strength | 1.21 |
| 0.95 | Defence Strength | 1.17 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bolton are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Lincoln City average 1.9 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Bolton 19-9
Lincoln City 19-17
What are the odds for this match?
Bolton to win: @1.75
Draw: @3.5
Lincoln City to win: @4.25
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925



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