Our Bolton vs Man City U21 Prediction: 3-0
Bolton vs Man City U21 in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 23, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 3-0 for the match between Bolton and Man City U21.
This Bolton vs Man City U21 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 Wigan
Bolton will aim to maintain their momentum following a 4-1 England League 1 triumph against Wigan on September 20. In that match, Bolton saw 52% of the ball and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bolton | 52% | 0 (7) | 1.23 | 43 |
 Wigan | 48% | 0 (2) | 0.63 | 52 |
Man City U21's Last Match – Man Utd U21 vs Man City U21
Man City U21 will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 England Premier League 2 defeat at the hands of Man Utd U21 on August 31. In that match, Man City U21 controlled 50% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Man Utd U21 | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 56 |
 Man City U21 | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 49 |
Bolton vs Man City U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Bolton | Man City U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | Attacking Strength | 1.12 |
| 0.28 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 2.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bolton are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Man City U21 average 2.5 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Bolton 18-9
Man City U21 25-13
What are the odds for this match?
Bolton to win: @1.285
Draw: @5.25
Man City U21 to win: @6.5
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