Bolton vs Blackpool Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

League One Betting Preview: Bolton vs Blackpool

Bolton clash with Blackpool at Toughsheet Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 21 February.

Bolton are available to back at -1 on the Asian Handicap. The tempting odds of -122 means we need a winning margin of two or more. A one goal victory over Blackpool would mean money back.

Bolton Wanderers played Reading on their travels in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Blackpool claimed a 1-0 home win over Mansfield Town at Bloomfield Road in their previous game.

Head-to-Head Statistics

When the teams last met, we saw Blackpool draw 1-1 at home to Bolton at Bloomfield Road. We’ve seen the previous 7 H2H meetings include three Blackpool triumphs, two draws and two Bolton wins.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Bolton	40	18	15	7	57	40	17	57:40	69
18	Blackpool	41	13	9	19	48	63	-15	48:63	48

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Confirmed Lineups

Bolton confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jack Bonham (GK), Jordi Osei-Tutu, Chris Forino-Joseph, Eoin Toal, George Johnston, Josh Sheehan, Ethan Erhahon, Rob Apter, Kyle Dempsey, Corey Blackett-Taylor, Sam Dalby.

Blackpool confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Bailey Peacock-Farrell (GK), Oliver Casey, Fraser Horsfall, Zac Ashworth, Jordan Brown, Reuell Walters, Karoy Anderson, Leighton Clarkson, Hayden Coulson, Ashley Fletcher, Niall Ennis.

Bolton vs Blackpool Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Bolton vs Blackpool betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

Bolton should be able to beat Blackpool by two goals or more. We’ll back the favourites -1 at -122 for this League One encounter, with the stats suggesting there’s a good chance of a return.

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Key Bolton Wanderers vs Blackpool league stats:

• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Blackpool in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Blackpool in 3 of their last 5 games.

According to the odds, there’s a 54.9% likelihood of our pick winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bolton 3 - 1 Blackpool

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Bolton to win 3-1. The odds of +700 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sam Dalby to Score +170

Sam Dalby (Bolton) has netted five goals in his past five League One matches. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +170.

Latest Sam Dalby Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+170

First

+450

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Bolton vs Blackpool 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.

For this League One encounter, the bookmakers have Bolton Wanderers as the -189 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 65% chance of triumphing. Blackpool are the +460 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Blackpool are +420 here and the draw is +143, with Bolton on offer at -103.

The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -147 on the BTTS market.

League One matches are always really well covered at the best betting sites. Customers are able to find a suitable betting angle thanks to the hundreds of football markets which are made available.

Full-Time Result

1

-189

X

+310

2

+460

Half-Time Result

1

-103

X

+143

2

+420

Double Chance

1X

-909

12

-526

X2

+130

Draw No Bet

1

-526

2

+310

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-122

2 Hcp +1

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+112

Over 2.5

-161

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

+102

Mason Burstow can be backed to find the net anytime at +163. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +350.

Mason Burstow (Bolton)

First

+163

Anytime

+350

John McAtee (Bolton)

First

+165

Anytime

+430

Sam Dalby (Bolton)

First

+170

Anytime

+450

Johnny Kenny (Bolton)

First

+180

Anytime

+420

Marcus Forss (Bolton)

First

+215

Anytime

+500

Ashley Fletcher (Blackpool)

First

+255

Anytime

+650

Thierry Gale (Bolton)

First

+265

Anytime

+650

Amario Cozier-Duberry (Bolton)

First

+275

Anytime

+700

Corey Blackett-Taylor (Bolton)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Tom Bloxham (Blackpool)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Dale Taylor (Blackpool)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Jordi Osei-Tutu (Bolton)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Xavier Simons (Bolton)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Josh Sheehan (Bolton)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Kyle Dempsey (Bolton)

First

+525

Anytime

+1150

Eoin Toal (Bolton)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Andy Lyons (Blackpool)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Ethan Erhahon (Bolton)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Albie Morgan (Blackpool)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

George Johnston (Bolton)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

CJ Hamilton (Blackpool)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Leighton Clarkson (Blackpool)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Richard Taylor (Bolton)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Bolton have managed three consecutive victories at Toughsheet Community Stadium. The Trotters have managed seven victories, two draws and one loss in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Blackpool are winless in the last four away games. The Lancashire team have five defeats, three victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

When the sides last met at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton beat Blackpool 2-1. The previous 3 H2H matches at Toughsheet Community Stadium have featured two Bolton wins and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Bolton Home Stats		7-2-1	2.50	1.70	0.80	7	3	6	4
Blackpool Away Stats		3-2-5	2.60	1.20	1.40	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

Bolton vs Blackpool Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Bolton vs Blackpool before making your bets. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed League One lineups alongside the newest injury information.

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