Barnsley vs Bolton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2025

League One Betting Preview: Barnsley vs Bolton

Barnsley host Bolton in this League One match at Oakwell Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 16 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Tykes to Give Trotters a Tough Test

We’re splitting our Asian Handicap stake between 0 and +0.5 when backing Barnsley +0.25 at -149 against Bolton. We need the hosts to win for a maximum payout although the draw means we also get a return.

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4-1 Win for Barnsley in Pair’s Last Meeting

Barnsley were winners in their last League One game, overcoming Burton Albion by a 3-2 scoreline at Oakwell Stadium.

Three days ago, Barnsley secured a penalty shootout win (2-2 after 90 mins) at home to Fleetwood Town in the EFL Cup.

Bolton Wanderers won their previous League One game, beating Plymouth Argyle at home. It was a 2-0 victory at Toughsheet Community Stadium.

On Wednesday night, Bolton suffered a penalty shootout defeat (3-3 after 90 mins) at home to Sheffield Wednesday in the EFL Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Barnsley have three consecutive victories against Bolton. In their last clash, Barnsley came out with a 4-1 home win at Oakwell Stadium. The past 10 H2H games have featured five triumphs for Barnsley, two for Bolton and three draws.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Bolton	13	5	5	3	18	15	3	18:15	20
10	Barnsley	11	5	3	3	18	16	2	18:16	18

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Confirmed Lineups

Barnsley confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Murphy Cooper (GK), Jonathan Bland, Jack Shepherd, Josh Earl, Nathanael Ogbeta, Luca Connell, Vimal Yoganathan, Caylan Vickers, Adam Phillips, Davis Keillor-Dunn, David McGoldrick.

Bolton confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Teddy Sharman-Lowe (GK), Josh Cogley, Eoin Toal, George Johnston, Max Conway, Josh Sheehan, Xavier Simons, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Joel Randall, Thierry Gale, Mason Burstow.

Barnsley vs Bolton Prediction & Betting Tips

Your complete Barnsley vs Bolton betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

Back Barnsley with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -149 for this League One encounter. We’re sweet on their chances of outperforming the match winner odds and this bet is a value proposition.

We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest League One form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.

Key Barnsley vs Bolton Wanderers league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Barnsley in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Barnsley in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Barnsley in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bolton in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bolton in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bolton in 14 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Barnsley in 3 consecutive games against Bolton.

Barnsley +0.25 Probability

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 59.9% chance of landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Barnsley 1 - 0 Bolton

We’ve picked out a correct score of 1-0 being landed by Barnsley. You can secure odds of +900 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jon Russell to Score +600

Jon Russell (Barnsley) has racked up four goals in his past five League One matches on home soil. We’re content to land the +600 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Jon Russell Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+600

First

+1700

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Barnsley vs Bolton Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Contest

At betting odds of +130, the bookies make Bolton Wanderers probable winners and there’s a 43% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this League One encounter. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +175 for Barnsley.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with Bolton available at -143 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Barnsley at -100.

The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -185.

The best football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest League One games. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

+175

X

+255

2

+130

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

+132

2

+175

Double Chance

1X

-182

12

-385

X2

-250

Draw No Bet

1

-100

2

-143

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-139

2 Hcp -0.25

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+114

Over 2.5

-156

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-185

No

+128

John McAtee Favourite to Score the First Goal

There is +190 available that John McAtee finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +525.

John McAtee (Bolton)

First

+190

Anytime

+525

Reyes Cleary (Barnsley)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley)

First

+245

Anytime

+700

Victor Adeboyejo (Bolton)

First

+265

Anytime

+650

Adam Phillips (Barnsley)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Aaron Morley (Bolton)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Jon Russell (Barnsley)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Marc Roberts (Barnsley)

First

+600

Anytime

+1900

William Forrester (Bolton)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Jordi Osei-Tutu (Bolton)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Eoin Toal (Bolton)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Josh Sheehan (Bolton)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Kyle Dempsey (Bolton)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Barnsley Have Lost Four of Previous Ten Home Games

Barnsley have clocked up four losses, three wins and three draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

Bolton are winless in the last four away games. Steven Schumacher's team have managed five losses, three victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

Barnsley enjoyed a 4-1 winning scoreline when last meeting Bolton at Oakwell Stadium. In the previous 5 H2H games at Oakwell Stadium, there have been two wins apiece and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Barnsley Home Stats		3-3-4	3.70	1.80	1.90	8	2	9	1
Bolton Away Stats		3-2-5	3.20	1.30	1.90	6	4	7	3

• 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

Barnsley vs Bolton Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for Barnsley vs Bolton before you bet. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for League One and all current injury news.

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