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by Kennedy Kechula | in League One Predictions
In matchday four at League One, Bolton Wanderers and Reading will go head-to-head seeking to stabilize their campaigns. Heading into this match, Bolton are placed 13th, 10 places ahead of Reading. Below we have a prediction for this clash.
Bolton have had a mixed start to the season, leaving them on four points going into their fourth match. There is a feeling they could have done better than the 1-1 draw at Barnsley last time out, though.
With the better possession and 12 more shots, Bolton could only come from behind with an 86th-minute equalizer. Earlier, they had been eliminated from the League Cup by Sheffield Wednesday, and now they’ll be targeting consistent, solid performances.
If Bolton felt they are struggling, then the case is dire at Reading, who are still searching for their first league win of the season. The only positive for the Royals up to this point of the season has been the elimination of Portsmouth from the League Cup.
Reading will also feel relieved having scored in each of their last two matches – the 2-1 win against Portsmouth and a 2-1 defeat at home to Wimbledon.
However, they haven't kept a clean sheet in their opening four matches of the campaign. Noel Hunt’s side has conceded twice in each of the league matches played.
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The Best Betting Odds for Bolton v Reading Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.55 | 4.1 | 5.5 |
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1.57 | 4.2 | 5.5 |
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1.6 | 3.9 | 5 |
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1.6 | 3.8 | 5 |
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1.53 | 4.4 | 5 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Bolton and Reading?
Our prediction for the Bolton vs Reading match is: both teams to score.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 20/08/2025 between Bolton and Reading in League One :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 43.7% for a win of Bolton against Reading with odds of 1.61 at Betwinner.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Bolton vs Reading is 28.55% with odds of 4.4 at Unibet.
- Our prediction model gives a 27.75% chance ⭐ for a win of Reading vs Bolton with odds of 5.5 at Bet365.
Bolton vs Reading Form
Bolton and Reading's standings in the League One
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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16
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4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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22
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0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 |
Bolton and Reading Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2025 - League One
13 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
9 Aug 2025 - League One
3 Aug 2025 - League One
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
22 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
9 Aug 2025 - League One
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
11 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3 May 2025 - League One
18 Apr 2025 - League One
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
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2025 - League One
12 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
9 Aug 2025 - League One
2 Aug 2025 - League One
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
6/6 (100%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2025 - League One
9 Aug 2025 - League One
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3 May 2025 - League One
18 Apr 2025 - League One
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
2 Aug 2025 - League One
12 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
26 Apr 2025 - League One
21 Apr 2025 - League One
12 Apr 2025 - League One
Bolton vs Reading Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
25 %
25 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
1 Feb 2025 - League One
21 Sep 2024 - League One
1 Apr 2024 - League One
29 Jan 2019 - Championship
Most goals and assists
Bolton
Reading
M. Burstow
(1 Goals)
,
J. Osei-Tutu
(1 Goals)
,
A. Cozier-Duberry
(1 Goals)
, 
E. Toal
(1 Goals)
,
J. McAtee
(1 Goals)
K. Ehibhatiomhan
(1 Goals)
,
A. Garcia
(1 Goals)
,
L. Wing
(1 Goals)
Bolton - Reading Key Points
- Bolton kept only two clean sheets in 12 home matches.
- In four of these teams’ last five matches, both scored.
- Reading haven't kept a clean sheet so far this season.
- In Reading’s last two matches, both teams scored.
- In Bolton’s last two matches, both teams scored.
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Our Bolton vs Reading Prediction
Reading have suffered three straight defeats in the league, and while they are the underdogs here, we can’t rule out a goal from them. They managed to score in each of the last five meetings with Bolton. This is a trend they’ll want to extend if they are to turn their season around.
Bolton haven't had a superb start to the season either, but their scoring form is good. The hosts managed six goals in the last three matches in all competitions. With such a basis, our prediction for Bolton Wanderers v Reading is for both teams to score.
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