Bolton vs Lincoln Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Aug 2026
Bolton vs Lincoln Predictions
Goals could be on the cards and we’re backing both Bolton and Lincoln to find the net. You can get odds of -139 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection and this looks like real value.
Read on for our full Bolton vs Lincoln betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
Bolton vs Lincoln Preview
Bolton take on Lincoln at Toughsheet Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 29 August.
Bolton Wanderers played out a 0-0 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Loftus Road against Queens Park Rangers. The Trotters recorded 45% possession and didn’t have any shots on target.
Lincoln City have lost back-to-back league games. They were recently beaten at home to Portsmouth by a 3-1 scoreline at LNER Stadium. Chris Cohen's men enjoyed just 39% possession and had five shots on goal, while Reeco Hackett found the net.
On Tuesday night, Lincoln triumphed 4-1 away to Blackpool in the EFL Cup.
H2H: 1-1 Draw in Last H2H
Lincoln have gone unbeaten in their past three games against Bolton, with the last encounter ending in a 1-1 League One draw at LNER Stadium. The past 10 meetings between these sides have resulted in six Bolton victories and one Lincoln win. There have also been three draws.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 |  Lincoln |
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 7:8 | 11 |
| 21 |  Bolton |
7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 7:12 | 7 |
Confirmed Lineups
Bolton confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jack Bonham (GK), Lewis Brunt, Chris Forino-Joseph, Akin Famewo, Max Conway, Josh Sheehan, Ethan Erhahon, Samuel Iling-Junior, John McAtee, Thierry Gale, Sam Dalby.
Lincoln confirmed lineup (3-4-3): George Wickens (GK), Deji Elerewe, Ryley Towler, Callum Elder, Dom Jefferies, Ivan Varfolomeev, Conor McGrandles, Adam Reach, Reeco Hackett, Freddie Draper, Ben House.
Main Match Prediction
The Both Teams to Score market provides an opportunity to wager on BTTS Yes and we really like the -139 that’s available. We expect the teams to both find the net in this Championship match.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The first step involves analysing the form and also getting an idea of the injury situation before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of consulting the latest Championship stats and seeing if they can inform our opinion.
The best betting apps make it a 58.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
There’s an opportunity to get a slightly bigger price for your BTTS Yes selection by combining it with Over 2.5 on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. With this wager, you need at least three goals along with both teams scoring.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Lincoln
There’s the option to bet on the two teams to play out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +430 are on offer and this is a correct score wager that should provide plenty of entertainment.
Player Prop Picks
Thierry Gale (Bolton) is available at +107 to record at least one shot on goal. It’s all about backing him at attractive odds when it comes to the Shots on Target market.
Ben House (Lincoln) has managed three goals in his past five league games. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +290 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up a same-game multi including these picks: Yes on the BTTS market, the match to be drawn and also Thierry Gale (Bolton) to have at minimum of one shot on target.
A football bet builder is a wager on a specific game where you select different outcomes to happen. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.
Bolton vs Lincoln Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The draw is available at +220 if you believe that this Championship clash will finish level, with Bolton Wanderers at +148 and Lincoln City chalked up at +180 with the bookmakers to secure a win of their own.
If you think Bolton can overcome Lincoln, then there’s an Asian Handicap option where the former are +110 with a -0.25 deficit. There’s half your money back in the event of a draw.
For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -143 for the BTTS Yes option.
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Sam Dalby is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +540 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +220.
Stats: Last 10 League matches only.
Bolton have racked up five victories, four draws and one defeat in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 2.30 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
Lincoln have seven victories, two draws and one defeat in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 0.80.
Bolton drew 1-1 with Lincoln when they last met at Toughsheet Community Stadium. Aside from one draw, Bolton have dominated the past 5 H2H meetings at Toughsheet Community Stadium with four victories.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Home Stats |
5-4-1 | 3.90 | 2.30 | 1.60 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | |
| Lincoln Away Stats |
7-2-1 | 2.80 | 2.00 | 0.80 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- League One: 14/02 2026 Lincoln 1 Bolton 1
- League One: 23/08 2025 Bolton 1 Lincoln 1
- League One: 21/04 2025 Lincoln 4 Bolton 2
- League One: 29/12 2024 Bolton 3 Lincoln 0
- League One: 26/12 2023 Lincoln 0 Bolton 1
- League One: 05/08 2023 Bolton 3 Lincoln 0
- League One: 30/12 2022 Lincoln 1 Bolton 1
- League One: 01/10 2022 Bolton 2 Lincoln 0
- League One: 22/02 2022 Bolton 3 Lincoln 1
- League One: 17/08 2021 Lincoln 0 Bolton 1
Bolton League Stats
Lincoln League Stats
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 2 matches
- An average of 0 corners awarded and 0 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 2 matches
- An average of 0 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 1 of the last 2 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 2 matches
- An average of 0 corners awarded and 0 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 2 matches
- An average of 0 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 0 of the last 2 matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 50.00% possession in the last 2 matches
- An average of 0% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 2 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 31.00% possession in the last 2 matches
- An average of 0% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 2 matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Bolton this season are Sam Dalby (1), Thierry Gale (1)
- Top Assistors for Bolton this season are John McAtee (1)
Bolton vs Lincoln Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Bolton vs Lincoln team news before placing your bets. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups as well as the most recent injury news.
Bolton Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Lincoln Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Bolton Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Lincoln Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Bolton Substitutes
- 6Ben Davies
- 7Kyliane Dong
- 12David Watson
- 18Eoin Toal
- 22Gaizka Larrazabal
- 26Jayden Nelson
- 31Gavin Bazunu
- 39Ryan Hardie
- 54Toby Ritchie
Lincoln Substitutes
- 4Andrei Coubis
- 8Tom Bayliss
- 10Mason Melia
- 17Robert Street
- 19Tanto Olaofe
- 23Joshua Honohan
- 26Yunus Emre Konak
- 29Ethan Wheatley
- 46Joe Gauci
Previous Bolton Lineups
Previous Lincoln Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Bolton Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Steven Schumacher
Lincoln Player Stats & Squad
Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22:11 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16:12 | 15 |
| 4 | West Brom | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10:7 | 14 |
| 5 | QPR | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10:7 | 13 |
| 6 | Stoke | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 7 | Bristol City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11:12 | 13 |
| 8 | Charlton | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7:10 | 12 |
| 9 | Wolverhampton | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14:10 | 11 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12:11 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15:15 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7:8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19:10 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:12 | 10 |
| 15 | Norwich | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 13:13 | 9 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 17 | Sheffield Utd | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | 8 |
| 19 | Watford | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:10 | 8 |
| 20 | Cardiff | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10:12 | 7 |
| 21 | Bolton | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7:12 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7:14 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8:15 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9:17 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15:4 | 12 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 3 | West Ham | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14:4 | 9 |
| 4 | Stoke | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 5 | Swansea | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:1 | 8 |
| 6 | West Brom | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 7 | Charlton | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 8 |
| 8 | Millwall | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 7 |
| 9 | Watford | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 10 | Norwich | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:4 | 6 |
| 11 | Cardiff | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 12 | Blackburn | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 13 | Bolton | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 14 | Bristol City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 6 |
| 15 | Wrexham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 5 |
| 16 | QPR | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 17 | Wolverhampton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 4 |
| 18 | Birmingham | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 20 | Sheffield Utd | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 21 | Burnley | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Preston | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 23 | Lincoln | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | 2 |
| 24 | Derby | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:8 | 1 |
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