Blackpool FC
Football England - EFL League One Bloomfield Road Sat 30 Aug 11:00
Bolton Wanderers FC
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

League One Betting Preview: Blackpool vs Bolton

Blackpool host Bolton in this League One encounter at Bloomfield Road, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Saturday 30 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

A High-Scoring Game On the Cards?

We think there’s a good angle when it comes to Over 2.5 for the clash between Blackpool and Bolton. Our opinion is that the Total Goals market affords great value and we will snap up the -118 on offer.

2-1 Victory for Blackpool in Last H2H

Blackpool were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Plymouth Argyle at Home Park.

Bolton Wanderers drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Toughsheet Community Stadium ended 1-1 against Lincoln City.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Blackpool had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Bloomfield Road, they recorded a 2-1 home win over Bolton. The 6 past H2H meetings have involved three Blackpool victories, one draw and two Bolton wins.

League One G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Bolton logo Bolton 36 17 13 6 53 36 17 53:36 64
20 Blackpool logo Blackpool 35 10 8 17 41 55 -14 41:55 38
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Confirmed Lineups

Blackpool confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Bailey Peacock-Farrell (GK), Daniel Imray, Michael Ihiekwe, Oliver Casey, Hayden Coulson, George Honeyman, Jordan Brown, Albie Morgan, Emil Hansson, Tom Bloxham, Dale Taylor.

Bolton confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Teddy Sharman-Lowe (GK), Josh Dacres-Cogley, Eoin Toal, George Johnston, Max Conway, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Ethan Erhahon, Aaron Morley, Josh Sheehan, Ibrahim Cissoko, Mason Burstow.

Blackpool vs Bolton Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover the top Blackpool vs Bolton betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to the best prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

We expect the net to bulge plenty of times when it comes to this League One showdown. Looking at the available stats, we will bet on Over 2.5 Goals and feel bullish with the -118 that is currently available.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the League One action.

Key Blackpool vs Bolton Wanderers league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Blackpool games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Blackpool games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Blackpool games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Bolton games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.
Over 2.5 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 54.1% prospect of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Blackpool Blackpool logo 1 - 2 Bolton logo Bolton

We’re taking a chance on Bolton to achieve a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +600 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Daniel N'Lundulu To Score +240 BetMGM logo

Daniel N'Lundulu (Bolton) can be wagered to be among the goals at +240. Using all evidence, we are happy to back him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Daniel N'Lundulu Player Prop Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 -118
Full-Time Result Bolton +114
Anytime Goalscorer Daniel N'Lundulu +240

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Blackpool vs Bolton 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.

Betting Sites Think the Game Could Go Either Way

The Full-Time Result odds of +106 suggest that Bolton Wanderers are likely victors and there’s a 49% probability that the favourites win this League One clash. If you’re interested in wagering Blackpool, you can get +215 for the underdog.

A win for Bolton would see a full payout on the Asian Handicap -0.25 option. You can get -125 that they overcome Blackpool going down this route and half stake refunded if it’s a draw.

The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Over and Under 2.5 Goals available at similar odds. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -139.

You’ll love the hundreds of markets if you want to bet on the League One coupon and we advise heading to the top sports betting sites to get the football wager that you think is value.

John McAtee Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

John McAtee is priced at +450 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +188 to find the net anytime.

Player Goals
John McAtee (Bolton)
First
+188
Anytime
+450
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Sam Dalby (Bolton)
First
+195
Anytime
+450
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Daniel N'Lundulu (Bolton)
First
+235
Anytime
+550
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Dale Taylor (Blackpool)
First
+245
Anytime
+600
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Three Straight Blackpool Wins in Bloomfield Road H2H Meetings

Blackpool have clocked up five wins and five losses in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Bolton have not triumphed in five straight away matches. The Trotters have recorded five losses, three draws and two wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

The past meeting at Bloomfield Road saw Blackpool defeat Bolton 2-1. In the previous 3 H2H meetings at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool have won each and every time.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Blackpool logo Blackpool Home Stats 5-0-5 3.30 1.80 1.50 8 2 7 3
Bolton logo Bolton Away Stats 2-3-5 2.90 1.10 1.80 5 5 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
Team Stats
Blackpool logo Blackpool League Stats
Bolton logo Bolton League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
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Top Scorers & Assists
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Blackpool vs Bolton Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Blackpool vs Bolton team news before wagering. Get the latest predicted and confirmed League One lineups and injury news right here.

Blackpool Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Bolton Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Blackpool Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

1 B. Peacock-Farrell
30 Daniel Imray 20 Michael Ihiekwe 4 Oliver Casey 15 Hayden Coulson
10 George Honeyman 6 Jordan Brown 8 Albie Morgan 29 Emil Hansson
14 Tom Bloxham 18 Dale Taylor
1 Teddy Sharman-Lowe
2 Josh Dacres-Cogley 18 Eoin Toal 6 George Johnston 25 Max Conway
19 A. Cozier-Duberry 21 Ethan Erhahon
16 Aaron Morley 8 Josh Sheehan 20 Ibrahim Cissoko
48 Mason Burstow

Bolton Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Blackpool Substitutes

  • 2Andy Lyons
  • 5Fraser Horsfall
  • 7Lee Evans
  • 11Ashley Fletcher
  • 22CJ Hamilton
  • 25Franco Ravizzoli
  • 26Zac Ashworth

Bolton Substitutes

  • 3Chris Forino-Joseph
  • 4Xavier Simons
  • 5Richard Taylor
  • 10Sam Dalby
  • 11Thierry Gale
  • 17Joel Randall
  • 27Tyler Miller

Previous Blackpool Lineups

23 Aug League One
Plymouth 1-0 Blackpool
19 Aug League One
Mansfield 2-0 Blackpool
16 Aug League One
Blackpool 3-2 Huddersfield
12 Aug EFL Cup
Blackpool 0-1 Port Vale
09 Aug League One
Exeter 4-1 Blackpool
02 Aug League One
Blackpool 2-3 Stevenage

Previous Bolton Lineups

23 Aug League One
Bolton 1-1 Lincoln
20 Aug League One
Bolton 1-1 Reading
16 Aug League One
Barnsley 1-1 Bolton
13 Aug EFL Cup
Bolton 5-7 Sheffield Wed
09 Aug League One
Bolton 2-0 Plymouth
03 Aug League One
Stockport 2-0 Bolton
Team Squads

Blackpool Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Steve Bruce

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Bailey Peacock-Farrell 1 G 5 450 5 0 0 0 0 0
Oliver Casey 4 D 5 450 5 0 0 0 0 0
Michael Ihiekwe 20 D 5 450 5 0 0 0 1 0
Jordan Brown 6 M 5 426 5 0 0 1 0 0
Hayden Coulson 15 D 5 418 5 0 0 0 1 0

Bolton Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Steven Schumacher

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Teddy Sharman-Lowe 1 G 5 450 5 0 0 0 0 0
Amario Cozier-Duberry 19 - 5 450 5 0 0 2 0 0
Max Conway 25 D 5 421 5 0 0 0 1 0
Mason Burstow 48 F 5 389 5 0 2 0 1 0
George Johnston 6 D 4 360 4 1 0 0 1 0
England FlagLeague One Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Lincoln 36 23 8 5 66:31 77
2 Cardiff 36 22 7 7 69:39 73
3 Bolton 36 17 13 6 53:36 64
4 Bradford 35 18 7 10 45:39 61
5 Stockport 34 16 8 10 47:43 56
6 Huddersfield 36 16 7 13 56:46 55
7 Reading 36 14 12 10 53:47 54
8 Stevenage 35 15 9 11 39:37 54
9 Wycombe 36 14 11 11 52:39 53
10 Plymouth 36 16 4 16 54:51 52
11 Luton 36 13 9 14 46:45 48
12 Barnsley 34 13 9 12 56:56 48
13 Peterborough 35 14 4 17 50:49 46
14 Wimbledon 34 13 7 14 42:48 46
15 Mansfield 34 11 11 12 40:37 44
16 Exeter 36 11 9 16 40:43 42
17 Burton 36 10 10 16 39:51 40
18 Doncaster 35 11 7 17 38:58 40
19 Leyton Orient 35 11 6 18 47:59 39
20 Blackpool 35 10 8 17 41:55 38
21 Wigan 35 9 11 15 36:50 38
22 Rotherham 35 9 8 18 33:48 35
23 Northampton 36 9 8 19 31:48 35
24 Port Vale 32 6 9 17 26:44 27
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Bradford 18 14 2 2 28:13 44
2 Lincoln 18 13 4 1 40:15 43
3 Cardiff 18 14 1 3 42:20 43
4 Bolton 18 12 5 1 34:15 41
5 Huddersfield 18 11 5 2 34:16 38
6 Wycombe 18 11 3 4 36:16 36
7 Stevenage 17 9 6 2 20:11 33
8 Reading 18 9 6 3 26:20 33
9 Luton 18 9 5 4 27:18 32
10 Barnsley 18 9 4 5 35:27 31
11 Stockport 17 9 4 4 26:21 31
12 Mansfield 18 7 5 6 25:18 26
13 Exeter 18 7 5 6 23:20 26
14 Blackpool 18 7 5 6 26:26 26
15 Peterborough 17 7 3 7 30:22 24
16 Wimbledon 16 7 3 6 17:13 24
17 Wigan 17 7 3 7 15:15 24
18 Burton 18 7 3 8 21:23 24
19 Plymouth 18 7 3 8 24:27 24
20 Rotherham 18 6 6 6 20:24 24
21 Leyton Orient 17 6 5 6 25:23 23
22 Doncaster 17 6 5 6 22:26 23
23 Northampton 18 6 4 8 19:19 22
24 Port Vale 16 2 6 8 15:21 12