Bolton vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
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by Nella Wagah | in Championship Predictions
As Bolton gained a point in their survival push last week, Middlesbrough missed the chance to go top of the Championship standings. The two will face off in the 12th round looking to enhance their positions. Middlesbrough enjoys a good run in this clash and our prediction here will back them to win.
It will be interesting to know how Bolton feel about the timing of this fixture. After struggling in the early rounds of the season, they’ve hit a purple patch just before facing a side that has really dominated them.
Maybe it gives them impetus to halt this domination, but the fact is that their three wins in four games will build the confidence they need. Bolton were however, stopped from scoring in a 0-0 draw with Southampton.
Middlesbrough could also only manage one point in their latest outing, playing out 2-2 with Cardiff City. The Championship title contenders were expected to win that but once again couldn’t get their act right in defence.
For the second straight game, Boro conceded twice, just that this time they couldn’t outscore the opponent. They, however, carry into this encounter a six-match unbeaten run with three wins in there, trailing the league leaders by one point.
The only time they failed to win in their last 11 matches was in the League Cup, a loss to Crystal Palace.
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Bolton v Middlesbrough Best Betting Odds
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5.20 | 4.40 | 1.53 |
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4.88 | 4.33 | 1.58 |
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4.88 | 4.33 | 1.58 |
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4.88 | 4.33 | 1.58 |
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4.88 | 4.33 | 1.58 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Bolton and Middlesbrough?
Our prediction for the Bolton vs Middlesbrough match is: Middlesbrough wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 23/10/2026 between Bolton and Middlesbrough in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 27.08% for a win of Bolton against Middlesbrough with odds of 5.5 at Bet365.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Bolton vs Middlesbrough is 19.34% with odds of 4.5 at Betway.
- Our prediction model gives a 53.58% chance ⭐ for a win of Middlesbrough vs Bolton with odds of 1.58 at 1xbet.
Bolton vs Middlesbrough Form
Bolton and Middlesbrough's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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3
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22 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | +6 |
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15
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14 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -3 |
Bolton and Middlesbrough Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Oct 2026 - Championship
13 Oct 2026 - Championship
10 Oct 2026 - Championship
20 Sept 2026 - Championship
12 Sept 2026 - Championship
8 Sept 2026 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Oct 2026 - Championship
12 Sept 2026 - Championship
8 Sept 2026 - Championship
29 Aug 2026 - Championship
15 Aug 2026 - Championship
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Oct 2026 - Championship
13 Oct 2026 - Championship
20 Sept 2026 - Championship
5 Sept 2026 - Championship
1 Sept 2026 - Championship
22 Aug 2026 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Oct 2026 - Championship
13 Oct 2026 - Championship
10 Oct 2026 - Championship
19 Sept 2026 - Championship
15 Sept 2026 - Championship
12 Sept 2026 - Championship
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Oct 2026 - Championship
10 Oct 2026 - Championship
15 Sept 2026 - Championship
12 Sept 2026 - Championship
29 Aug 2026 - Championship
15 Aug 2026 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Oct 2026 - Championship
19 Sept 2026 - Championship
8 Sept 2026 - Carabao Cup
5 Sept 2026 - Championship
2 Sept 2026 - Championship
25 Aug 2026 - Carabao Cup
Bolton vs Middlesbrough Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
20 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
9 Apr 2019 - Championship
Bolton vs Middlesbrough last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
J. Bonham
DefenderB. Davies
MidfielderE. Erhahon
R. Rodrigues
M. Conway
ForwardK. Dong
R. Hardie
T. Bair
S. Iling-Junior
S. Brynn
DefenderM. Arfsten
S. Byram
MidfielderL. Castledine
S. Berhalter
C. Barron
M. Peart-Harris
ForwardW. Lankshear
J. Sarmiento
Missing players
C. Forino
A. Jones
MidfielderR. Pukstas
ForwardD. Strelec
Most goals and assists
Bolton
Middlesbrough
S. Dalby
(4 Goals)
W. Lankshear
(9 Goals)
G. Larrazabal
(2 Assists)
C. Brittain
(3 Assists)
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T. Conway
(3 Assists)
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A. Cozier-Duberry
(3 Assists)
Bolton and Middlesbrough Stats in Championship
Bolton - Middlesbrough Key Points
- Middlesbrough are unbeaten in their last six matches, winning three.
- Middlesbrough won each of their last nine matches against Bolton.
- Bolton lost five times in their last nine matches.
- Bolton have lost three of their four away matches.
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Our Bolton vs Middlesbrough Prediction
Bolton started the season poorly and haven’t made the most of their home support. Despite their recent improvement, the hosts will still be worried about a run of three defeats in the last four outings at home.
It could be worse as they face a team that has dominated this fixture over the past years. It is not only about Middlesbrough’s head-to-head advantage, but they have also done well in recent outings. Our prediction for Bolton Wanderers v Middlesbrough is that Middlesbrough wins.
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