Bolton vs Reading Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Aug 2025

League One Betting Preview: Bolton vs Reading

Bolton host Reading in this League One match at Toughsheet Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Wednesday 20 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Royals to Make Life Tough for Trotters

Reading can perform well against Bolton and there is Asian Handicap odds of -125 when it comes to the visitors having a +1 goal advantage. A returned is landed if they win or draw, while money is refunded for a one-goal defeat.

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1-0 Win for Reading in Last H2H Clash

Bolton Wanderers played out a 1-1 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Oakwell Stadium against Barnsley.

Reading lost their previous game, being beaten at home to AFC Wimbledon by a 2-1 scoreline at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 1-0 home win for Reading at Select Car Leasing Stadium when they last played Bolton. The teams have two wins apiece along with a draw in the previous 5 H2H meetings.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Bolton	13	5	5	3	18	15	3	18:15	20
22	Reading	12	2	5	5	13	18	-5	13:18	11

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Confirmed Lineups

Bolton confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Teddy Sharman-Lowe (GK), Jordi Osei-Tutu, Chris Forino-Joseph, George Johnston, Max Conway, Ethan Erhahon, Xavier Simons, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Joel Randall, Ibrahim Cissoko, Mason Burstow.

Reading confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Joel Pereira (GK), Kelvin Abrefa, Finley Burns, Derrick Williams, Jeriel Dorsett, Liam Fraser, Lewis Wing, Charlie Savage, Daniel Kyerewaa, Mark O'Mahony, Kamari Doyle.

Bolton vs Reading Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Bolton vs Reading fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

For Reading +1 to secure a return at -125, we need a win or a draw in this League One encounter. We are expecting the match to be competitive and have confidence in the underdogs.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest League One stats.

Key Bolton Wanderers vs Reading league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Reading in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +1 line has been covered by Reading in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Bolton in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Bolton in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Bolton in 3 of their last 5 games against Reading.

Reading +1 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.6% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bolton 1 - 1 Reading

The game ending in a 1-1 draw is available at odds of +700. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan to Score +450

Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading) has scored two goals in his past nine League One matches away from home. We’ll take a chance at +450 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+440

First

+1150

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Bolton vs Reading 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.

Bolton Betting Favourites to Win

Favourites Bolton Wanderers are regarded as the likeliest winners for this League One clash. The -192 about them triumphing means a 66% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. Reading are the +420 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

If you fancy Bolton to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of +106. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Reading at +380 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +140.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -141 on the Both Teams to Score market.

Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to League One games, with the best football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.

Full-Time Result

1

-192

X

+350

2

+420

Half-Time Result

1

+106

X

+140

2

+380

Double Chance

1X

-714

12

-556

X2

+133

Draw No Bet

1

-455

2

+270

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-116

2 Hcp +1

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-167

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-141

No

-100

John McAtee Favourite to Score the First Goal

Favourite John McAtee is available at +475 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

John McAtee (Bolton)

First

+175

Anytime

+475

Sam Dalby (Bolton)

First

+180

Anytime

+480

Mason Burstow (Bolton)

First

+225

Anytime

+480

Daniel N'Lundulu (Bolton)

First

+225

Anytime

+550

Victor Adeboyejo (Bolton)

First

+250

Anytime

+575

Thierry Gale (Bolton)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Amario Cozier-Duberry (Bolton)

First

+370

Anytime

+800

Aaron Morley (Bolton)

First

+430

Anytime

+1000

Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)

First

+440

Anytime

+1150

Mamadi Camara (Reading)

First

+510

Anytime

+1400

Xavier Simons (Bolton)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Jordi Osei-Tutu (Bolton)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

William Forrester (Bolton)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Josh Sheehan (Bolton)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Kyle Dempsey (Bolton)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Lewis Wing (Reading)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Tivonge Rushesha (Reading)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Eoin Toal (Bolton)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Michael Stickland (Reading)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Ashqar Ahmed (Reading)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Charlie Savage (Reading)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Bolton Bidding to Stay Strong at Home

Bolton have avoided defeat in their last three matches at Toughsheet Community Stadium. The Trotters have collected five victories, three losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Reading have four victories, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

The past meeting at Toughsheet Community Stadium saw Bolton defeat Reading 5-2. In addition to a draw, Bolton have been dominant with two wins in the previous 3 H2H games at Toughsheet Community Stadium.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Bolton Home Stats		5-2-3	2.90	1.60	1.30	4	6	5	5
Reading Away Stats		4-3-3	2.70	1.50	1.20	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 Reading Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Bolton vs Reading team news before placing your bets. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for League One together with updated injury news.

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