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by Ian John in League One Predictions
A repeat of the famous 1953 'Matthews' FA Cup Final, Blackpool host Bolton Wanderers this weekend at Bloomfield Road with Steve Bruce's Tangerines having won just one game in the league so far this season. The same is true for Steven Schumacher's Trotters, but they have also picked up three draws from their opening five games. This Lancashire derby is always hotly contested so what will our prediction be for this historic match?
With just three points from their opening five games, it has not been the best of start for the Seasiders. They have conceded 12 goals in those five games, comfortably the most of any team in League One, and with three points, lie in 20th position in the table. They come into this game having won their last home game 3-2 over Huddersfield, but since then have lost twice on the road, 2-0 at Mansfield and then last weekend 1-0 away to Plymouth.
Bolton are three points better off than their opponents today, which means that they lie 14th in the table at present. Wanderers have drawn three of their five games, two of those coming at home. They are yet to win away in the league this season. They come into this game on the back of three consecutive 1-1 draws, firstly away to Barnsley and then two home draws against Reading and last weekend against Lincoln City.
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The Best Betting Odds for Blackpool v Bolton Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3.2 | 3.25 | 2.15 |
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3.3 | 3.4 | 2.1 |
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3.1 | 3.25 | 2.2 |
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3 | 3.3 | 2.2 |
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3.35 | 3.65 | 1.98 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Blackpool and Bolton?
Our prediction for the Blackpool vs Bolton match is: Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 30/08/2025 between Blackpool and Bolton in League One :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 30.69% for a win of Blackpool against Bolton with odds of 3.35 at Unibet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Blackpool vs Bolton is 22.88% with odds of 3.65 at Unibet.
- Our prediction model gives a 46.43% chance ⭐ for a win of Bolton vs Blackpool with odds of 2.25 at Betwinner.
Blackpool - Bolton Prediction and Best Odds:
| Blackpool Bolton Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton wins | 46.43% | 2.25 at Betwinner |
| Under 2.5 | 54.47% | 1.93 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score | 61.46% | 1.75 at William Hill |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Bolton | 22.5% | 5.5 at Bet365 |
Blackpool vs Bolton Form
Blackpool and Bolton's standings in the League One
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15
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6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
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19
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3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -6 |
Blackpool and Bolton Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Aug 2025 - League One
19 Aug 2025 - League One
16 Aug 2025 - League One
12 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
9 Aug 2025 - League One
2 Aug 2025 - League One
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2025 - League One
12 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
2 Aug 2025 - League One
19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3 May 2025 - League One
30 Apr 2025 - League One
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Aug 2025 - League One
19 Aug 2025 - League One
9 Aug 2025 - League One
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
22 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
12 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Aug 2025 - League One
20 Aug 2025 - League One
16 Aug 2025 - League One
13 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
9 Aug 2025 - League One
3 Aug 2025 - League One
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Aug 2025 - League One
20 Aug 2025 - League One
13 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
9 Aug 2025 - League One
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
11 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2025 - League One
3 Aug 2025 - League One
22 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
15 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
26 Apr 2025 - League One
Blackpool vs Bolton Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
25 %
25 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
29 Mar 2025 - League One
23 Nov 2024 - League One
24 Feb 2024 - League One
30 Jan 2024 - EFL Trophy
Most goals and assists
Blackpool
Bolton
N. Ennis
(3 Goals)
M. Burstow
(2 Goals)
Blackpool - Bolton Key Points
- No team has conceded more than Blackpool's 12 goals in League One this season.
- Both teams have scored in all of Bolton's last three fixtures.
- Three of Blackpool's league games have seen both teams score and over 2.5 goals.
- All of the last three games between the teams have seen both teams score and over 2.5 goals.
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Our Blackpool vs Bolton Prediction
Our prediction for the Blackpool vs. Bolton Wanderers League One match is: Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals.
Bolton may be the bookies favourites here against a leaky Blackpool defence, but Wanderers have not won at Bloomfield Road since 1977. In what will be a fierce derby atmosphere, both sides should find the net according to the data and while it is difficult to pick a result-based prediction from the data, the odds on both scoring and also there being over 2.5 goals looks like the option to back.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Blackpool Bolton
| Blackpool vs Bolton | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Blackpool wins | 2.7 | 3.2 | +18.5% |
| Draw | 3.2 | 3.25 | +1.6% |
| Bolton wins | 2.45 | 2.15 | -12.2% |
A few minutes before kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Bolton is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 12.2% since opening
- The probability of this result was 40.8% and is now 46.5% (5.7%)
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