Bradford City FC vs Bolton Prediction & Betting Tips - League One
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by Ian John | in League One Predictions
The League One playoffs are always dramatic and this weekend sees two genuine contenders match up as Bradford City host Bolton Wanderers. Currently the top two in the playoff spots in League One, could this match be a preview of the final at Wembley in a month's time. Will our prediction back the Bantams or the Trotters, or neither, to win the match?
Strangely, neither team is mathematically assured of the playoffs, but both are very close. However, such is the closeness of the playoff push that all teams involved are vying for positions. Bolton lie third with 74 points, Bradford are fourth with 73 points, both after 44 games. Stockport and Stevenage are both on 71 points in the final two playoff spots, with Luton on 68.
Bradford come into this game with one defeat in the last five. They beat Wycombe 2-1 away from home but were then beaten 1-0 at home by playoff contenders Stevenage. A 2-2 draw away at Barnsley followed before a 1-1 draw at home to Plymouth in midweek.
Bolton's recent form is also somewhat mixed. A 2-2 home draw with Stockport was followed by a 2-0 defeat away to Cardiff, but they then thrashed Stevenage 5-1 at home but last weekend could only draw 3-3 at home with Huddersfield.
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Bradford City FC v Bolton Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.55 | 3.2 | 2.85 |
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2.55 | 2.98 | 2.9 |
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2.55 | 2.98 | 2.9 |
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2.45 | 3.1 | 2.82 |
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2.56 | 3.1 | 2.7 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Bradford City FC and Bolton?
Our prediction for the Bradford City FC vs Bolton match is: A Draw.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 25/04/2026 between Bradford City FC and Bolton in League One :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 34.02% for a win of Bradford City FC against Bolton with odds of 2.57 at Shangrila.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Bradford City FC vs Bolton is 36.02% with odds of 3.2 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 29.96% chance ⭐ for a win of Bolton vs Bradford City FC with odds of 2.9 at Melbet.
Bradford City FC - Bolton Prediction and Best Odds:
| Bradford City FC Bolton Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Draw | 36.02% | 3.2 at Stake |
| Under 2.5 | 55.1% | 1.87 at Shangrila |
| Both Team To Score | 56.25% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Draw/Draw | 13.36% | 5.5 at Bet365 |
Bradford City FC vs Bolton Form
Bradford City FC and Bolton's standings in the League One
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4
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77 | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | +7 |
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5
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75 | 46 | 19 | 18 | 9 | +18 |
Bradford City FC and Bolton Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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6 Apr 2026 - League One
3 Apr 2026 - League One
21 Mar 2026 - League One
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Apr 2026 - League One
11 Apr 2026 - League One
3 Apr 2026 - League One
17 Mar 2026 - League One
7 Mar 2026 - League One
24 Feb 2026 - League One
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Apr 2026 - League One
6 Apr 2026 - League One
21 Mar 2026 - League One
14 Mar 2026 - League One
11 Mar 2026 - League One
28 Feb 2026 - League One
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Apr 2026 - League One
14 Apr 2026 - League One
11 Apr 2026 - League One
6 Apr 2026 - League One
3 Apr 2026 - League One
21 Mar 2026 - League One
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Apr 2026 - League One
14 Apr 2026 - League One
6 Apr 2026 - League One
17 Mar 2026 - League One
7 Mar 2026 - League One
21 Feb 2026 - League One
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Apr 2026 - League One
3 Apr 2026 - League One
21 Mar 2026 - League One
14 Mar 2026 - League One
28 Feb 2026 - League One
17 Feb 2026 - League One
Bradford City FC vs Bolton Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
2 Dec 2025 - EFL Trophy
22 Nov 2025 - League One
Players list
S. Walker
DefenderI. Touray
J. Wright
A. Baldwin
C. Tilt
MidfielderJ. Neufville
G. Lapslie
M. Power
J. Metcalfe
ForwardK. Jackson
S. Humphrys
J. Bonham
DefenderM. Burstow
C. Forino
G. Johnston
C. Christie
E. Toal
MidfielderR. Rodrigues
I. Cissoko
J. Sheehan
ForwardJ. Kenny
A. Cozier-Duberry
Substitutes
J. Hilton
DefenderH. Ashby
M. Pennington
MidfielderN. Powell
L. Evans
ForwardW. Swan
E. Wheatley
N. Broome
MidfielderX. Simons
R. Apter
M. Conway
K. Dempsey
ForwardT. Gale
J. McAtee
Most goals and assists
Bradford City FC
Bolton
A. Sarcevic
(11 Goals)
M. Burstow
(12 Goals)
Bradford City FC - Bolton Key Points
- Bradford have drawn two of their last four home league games.
- Bolton have drawn nine of their 22 away games in League One this season.
- Bradford have drawn both their last two games in League One.
- Seven of the last ten games between the two teams have finished as a draw.
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Our Bradford City FC vs Bolton Prediction
Our prediction for the Bradford City vs. Bolton Wanderers League One match is: A Draw.
Fourth meets third in what could be a preview of a playoff semi-final or final between two rivals from Yorkshire and Lancashire. Bradford's home form this season is very good, as is Bolton's, but the Wanderers have proven to be a tough team to beat, losing just two of their last 19 in League One. Bradford's form is slightly more erratic but they know points are needed and as such, the draw looks to be the bet to back between two well-matched teams.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Bradford City FC Bolton
| Bradford City FC vs Bolton | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford City FC wins | 2.62 | 2.57 | -1.9% |
| Draw | 3.15 | 3.2 | +1.6% |
| Bolton wins | 2.7 | 2.9 | +7.4% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- A draw is the most likely outcome
- The odds for this bet have increased by 1.6% since opening
- The probability of this result was 31.7% and is now 31.3% (-0.5%)
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