Bolton vs Burton Albion Prediction & Betting Tips - League One
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by Ian John | in League One Predictions
Midweek action in League One returns this week with Bolton Wanderers hosting Burton Albion. Steven Schumacher's Trotters have been in good form of late, especially at home, while Gary Bowyer's Yellow and Black Army remain engaged in a battle to avoid the dreaded drop into League Two. Here's our prediction for the match.
Wanderers recent good form has seen them climb the League One table and they currently sit in third place in the table with 46 points from 28 games, Six behind Lincoln in second and ten behind Cardiff at the top. In contrast, the Brewers now lie 20th in the League One table, one spot above the drop zone with 30 points from their 26 matches, one point ahead of Northampton who lie in the relegation places.
Bolton are unbeaten in their last three games in all competitions, a run that began with the Trotters earning a 1-0 away win at local rivals Wigan Athletic. They followed that with a 0-0 draw away at fellow playoff candidates Stevenage and then at the weekend, earned a battling 2-1 home win over Leyton Orient.
Burton's L1 struggles are evident from their league position, but recent results have been more positive. A 5-0 win away at Boreham Wood in the FA Cup Third Round was followed by a 3-1 home win over Huddersfield Town. However at the weekend, they went down 2-1 away to second-placed Lincoln City.
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Bolton v Burton Albion Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.51 | 4.2 | 6.2 |
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1.53 | 4.05 | 6 |
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1.51 | 4.1 | 6.21 |
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1.45 | 3.8 | 6.5 |
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1.49 | 4 | 6 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Bolton and Burton Albion?
Our prediction for the Bolton vs Burton Albion match is: HT/FT - Draw/Bolton.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 27/01/2026 between Bolton and Burton Albion in League One :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 53.01% for a win of Bolton against Burton Albion with odds of 1.53 at Melbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Bolton vs Burton Albion is 16.03% with odds of 4.2 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 30.95% chance ⭐ for a win of Burton Albion vs Bolton with odds of 6.75 at LSbet.
Bolton - Burton Albion Prediction and Best Odds:
| Bolton Burton Albion Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton wins | 53.01% | 1.53 at Melbet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 65.5% | 1.9 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score | 52.08% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Bolton | 22.63% | 4.33 at Bet365 |
Bolton vs Burton Albion Form
Bolton and Burton Albion's standings in the League One
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5
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75 | 46 | 19 | 18 | 9 | +18 |
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17
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54 | 46 | 13 | 15 | 18 | -10 |
Bolton and Burton Albion Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Jan 2026 - League One
20 Jan 2026 - League One
17 Jan 2026 - League One
13 Jan 2026 - EFL Trophy
10 Jan 2026 - League One
4 Jan 2026 - League One
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Jan 2026 - League One
13 Jan 2026 - EFL Trophy
4 Jan 2026 - League One
29 Dec 2025 - League One
26 Dec 2025 - League One
13 Dec 2025 - League One
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Jan 2026 - League One
17 Jan 2026 - League One
10 Jan 2026 - League One
1 Jan 2026 - League One
20 Dec 2025 - League One
9 Dec 2025 - League One
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Jan 2026 - League One
17 Jan 2026 - League One
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2026 - League One
1 Jan 2026 - League One
29 Dec 2025 - League One
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Jan 2026 - League One
29 Dec 2025 - League One
26 Dec 2025 - League One
13 Dec 2025 - League One
29 Nov 2025 - League One
15 Nov 2025 - League One
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Jan 2026 - League One
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2026 - League One
1 Jan 2026 - League One
20 Dec 2025 - League One
8 Dec 2025 - FA Cup
Bolton vs Burton Albion Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
0 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
11 Oct 2025 - League One
8 Mar 2025 - League One
19 Oct 2024 - League One
Players list
J. Bonham
DefenderC. Forino
C. Christie
E. Toal
G. Johnston
MidfielderM. Conway
K. Dempsey
A. Morley
E. Erhahon
ForwardS. Dalby
J. McAtee
B. Collins
DefenderU. Godwin-Malife
D. Williams
T. Sibbick
T. Vancooten
J. Armer
MidfielderJ. Mckiernan
K. Chauke
ForwardK. Lofthouse
K. Adom
J. Beesley
Substitutes
D. Harrington
DefenderM. Burstow
L. Temple
J. Osei-Tutu
X. Simons
I. Cissoko
T. Gale
K. Dudek
DefenderS. Revan
A. Hartridge
T. Shade
F. Tavares
J. Larsson
S. Krubally
Most goals and assists
Bolton
Burton Albion
M. Burstow
(12 Goals)
J. Beesley
(13 Goals)
Bolton - Burton Albion Key Points
- Bolton have lost just one of 14 home L1 games this season (W9, D4).
- Burton have lost four of their last five away games, drawing one.
- Bolton have failed to score in the first half of five of their six most recent home games.
- Eight of the last 13 goals Burton have conceded in the league away from home have come in the second half.
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Our Bolton vs Burton Albion Prediction
Our prediction for the Bolton Wanderers vs. Burton Albion League One match is: HT/FT - Draw/Bolton.
The bookmakers have Bolton as the clear favourites to win this game and a look at the recent data for both these teams strongly suggests that is the bet to back. However, the value isn't great on a Bolton win alone. However, dig a little deeper and you can see Bolton tend to score their goals in the second half, while Burton concede more in the second period. This makes the Draw/Bolton option in the HT/FT market appealing.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Bolton Burton Albion
| Bolton vs Burton Albion | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton wins | 1.41 | 1.53 | +8.5% |
| Draw | 4.3 | 4.2 | -2.3% |
| Burton Albion wins | 6.94 | 6.75 | -2.7% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Bolton is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 8.5% since opening
- The probability of this result was 70.9% and is now 65.4% (-5.6%)
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