Bolton vs Peterborough Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Oct 2025


League One Betting Preview: Bolton vs Peterborough
Bolton host Peterborough in this League One encounter at Toughsheet Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 4 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.
Trotters Look Value for This Clash
We think Bolton will beat Peterborough by two goals or more. This leads us to back the favourites -1.25 on the Asian Handicap at odds of -114, with a one goal victory meaning half the stake comes back.
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1-1 Draw in Pair’s Last Encounter
Bolton Wanderers have secured back-to-back League One home wins. Their last league game was on the road and a 2-0 defeat occurred against Northampton Town at Sixfields Stadium.
Peterborough United were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Lincoln City by a 3-0 scoreline at Weston Homes Stadium.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Bolton have avoided defeat against Peterborough in the past six games, with their last clash being a 1-1 draw at Weston Homes Stadium. The previous 7 H2H matches have ended up with three Bolton wins, one Peterborough victory and three draws.
League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 14:10 | 14 |
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10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 18 | -11 | 7:18 | 7 |
Bolton vs Peterborough Prediction & Betting Tips
Your complete Bolton vs Peterborough betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.
Match Prediction
This League One match has the makings of a one-sided affair and we’re backing Bolton -1.25 at -114. There’s a large degree of confidence that the hosts can win by a decent margin.
The football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant League One stats to get the full picture.
Key Bolton Wanderers vs Peterborough league stats:
Bolton -1.25 Probability
The best bookies are estimating that there is a 53.2% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
A 2-0 win in favor of Bolton can be backed at odds of +550. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Mason Burstow (Bolton) has scored in his past two League One matches on home soil. 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 +180.

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Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder can provide entertainment and we’ve got Bolton with an Asian Handicap of -1.25, one or both teams drawing a blank and also Mason Burstow (Bolton) to score at any time.
Placing a bet builder offers a great option for football punters who are looking to focus specifically on one match. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.
Bolton vs Peterborough 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.
Bookies Have Bolton as Heavy Favourites
With a roughly 69% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -227 betting odds for Bolton Wanderers winning this League One clash. The market suggests that Peterborough United are least likely to win at +500.
Bolton can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting -116. However, Peterborough are +425 and the draw is +160 if you want to take a different option.
You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -149.
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Sam Dalby Favourite to Be First Goalscorer
Sam Dalby is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +380 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +135.





Can Bolton Continue Unbeaten Home Streak?
Bolton haven’t lost any of their past seven games at Toughsheet Community Stadium. The Trotters have managed four victories, four draws and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.00.
Peterborough have seven defeats, two wins and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 2.30.
The most recent Toughsheet Community Stadium meeting saw Bolton claim a 1-0 win over Peterborough. Bolton have landed two victories in the previous 3 H2H games at Toughsheet Community Stadium and there’s also been a draw.
Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
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4-4-2 | 2.60 | 1.60 | 1.00 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | |
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2-1-7 | 3.60 | 1.30 | 2.30 | 7 | 3 | 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
- League One: 26/04 2025 Peterborough 1 Bolton 1
- League One: 26/10 2024 Bolton 1 Peterborough 0
- League One: 27/04 2024 Peterborough 3 Bolton 3
- League One: 23/09 2023 Bolton 1 Peterborough 1
- League One: 11/02 2023 Peterborough 0 Bolton 5
- League One: 17/09 2022 Bolton 1 Peterborough 0
- League One: 14/12 2019 Peterborough 1 Bolton 0


- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Bolton this season are Mason Burstow (5), Amario Cozier-Duberry (2), Marcus Forss (2)
- Top Assistors for Bolton this season are Amario Cozier-Duberry (2), Josh Sheehan (2), Ethan Erhahon (1)
Bolton vs Peterborough Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Bolton vs Peterborough team news before placing your bets. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed League One lineups plus current injury reports.
Previous Bolton Lineups
Previous Peterborough Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Bradford | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 20:13 | 24 |
2 | Stevenage | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 15:8 | 22 |
3 | Lincoln | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 17:9 | 21 |
4 | Cardiff | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 15:6 | 20 |
5 | Huddersfield | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16:11 | 19 |
6 | Wimbledon | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 14:12 | 18 |
7 | Luton | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 14:11 | 16 |
8 | Stockport | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 15:13 | 16 |
9 | Barnsley | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14:12 | 16 |
10 | Doncaster | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 10:11 | 16 |
11 | Bolton | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 14:10 | 14 |
12 | Mansfield | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 15:13 | 14 |
13 | Northampton | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 7:8 | 13 |
14 | Wigan | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14:15 | 12 |
15 | Plymouth | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 15:18 | 12 |
16 | Port Vale | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10:10 | 11 |
17 | Leyton Orient | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13:18 | 11 |
18 | Exeter | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10:12 | 9 |
19 | Reading | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10:14 | 9 |
20 | Wycombe | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11:13 | 8 |
21 | Rotherham | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9:15 | 8 |
22 | Blackpool | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10:17 | 8 |
23 | Burton | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6:14 | 8 |
24 | Peterborough | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7:18 | 7 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Bradford | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11:5 | 15 |
2 | Huddersfield | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9:2 | 13 |
3 | Wimbledon | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8:3 | 12 |
4 | Stevenage | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 12 |
5 | Bolton | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11:3 | 11 |
6 | Lincoln | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11:6 | 11 |
7 | Mansfield | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10:5 | 10 |
8 | Wigan | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:4 | 10 |
9 | Northampton | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5:1 | 10 |
10 | Doncaster | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7:4 | 10 |
11 | Barnsley | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10:8 | 10 |
12 | Cardiff | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10:5 | 9 |
13 | Luton | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5:4 | 9 |
14 | Stockport | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7:5 | 8 |
15 | Blackpool | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9:8 | 8 |
16 | Rotherham | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7:6 | 8 |
17 | Wycombe | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:5 | 7 |
18 | Exeter | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8:6 | 6 |
19 | Plymouth | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6:7 | 6 |
20 | Reading | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 6 |
21 | Leyton Orient | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7:7 | 5 |
22 | Port Vale | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:7 | 4 |
23 | Peterborough | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3:8 | 4 |
24 | Burton | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2:9 | 4 |















































