Bolton vs Stoke Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 Oct 2026
Bolton vs Stoke Predictions
The odds of -161 look too good to pass up when it comes to both Bolton and Stoke scoring here. A nice potential return is on the cards by taking this BTTS Yes option and we think it has a good chance.
Our Bolton vs Stoke betting coverage includes detailed reasoning for the main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
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Bolton clash with Stoke at Toughsheet Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 10 October.
Bolton Wanderers have triumphed in back-to-back Championship clashes. The latest was on the road where Norwich City were beaten 4-3 at Carrow Road. The Lancashire club had 41% possession and five shots on target, with Thierry Gale, Gaizka Larrazabal, Sam Dalby and Atsuki Ito scoring one goal each.
Stoke City beat Sheffield United in their previous league game, making it back-to-back Championship victories. It was a 2-1 home win at bet365 Stadium. Mark Robins' team had the lion’s share of the ball recording 62% possession and five shots on goal, with Jack McGlynn and Sam Gallagher both on target.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Stoke |
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 15 |  Bolton |
8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 11:15 | 10 |
3 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.4 goals from 11.3 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal. Bolton have had 51.9% possession and 5.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.9 goals from 11.4 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal, while earning 4.9 corners.
Top goalscorers Thierry Gale and Sam Dalby have found the net 3 times, with Gaizka Larrazabal scoring 1. The top assist makers are Ruben Rodrigues, Max Conway and Kyliane Dong, all of whom have 1 on the board.
Stoke have won 4, lost 5 and drawn 1, averaging 12.1 attempts, 3.8 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. The Potters average 47.6% possession, 5.9 corners awarded and 4.0 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 4.4 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts.
Ethan Galbraith has scored 3 goals, followed by Jack McGlynn, Sam Gallagher, Eric Bocat and Justin Devenny on 2. Eric Bocat has been top assists provider with 2 in the previous 10 games.
Main Match Prediction
We can’t pass up the chance to back BTTS Yes at -161, with both sides expected to find the net in this Championship match. The Both Teams to Score market provides a great angle for a wager.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The Championship form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.
According to the top bookies, our pick has a 61.7% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +460 and it involves the game ending in a 1-1 scoreline. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.
Player Prop Picks
John McAtee (Bolton) is available at -114 to finish with one or more shots on goal. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.
Sam Dalby (Bolton) has racked up four goals in his past ten league games. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +210 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.
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Bet Builder Tips
You’re welcome to follow our bet builder which has both teams to find the net, a draw on the Full-Time Result along with John McAtee (Bolton) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.
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Bolton vs Stoke 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.
You can secure betting odds of +155 when it comes to Bolton Wanderers claiming a Championship win and the bookmakers have Stoke City on offer at +160. For those wishing to back the draw, it’s available at +240.
If you want to side with Bolton winning against Stoke, then the -0.25 on the Asian Handicap is one potential option. You can land +118 and also have the insurance of half stake returns in the event of a draw.
The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -161.
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There is +210 available that Sam Dalby finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +550.
Stats: Last 10 League matches only.
Bolton have clocked up four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.40.
Stoke have eight defeats, one win and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 2.20.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Home Stats |
4-3-3 | 3.20 | 1.80 | 1.40 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
| Stoke Away Stats |
1-1-8 | 2.90 | 0.70 | 2.20 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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 League Stats
Stoke League Stats
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.13 corners awarded and 4.88 corners conceded in the last 8 matches
- An average of 5.75 corners awarded and 4.25 corners against in the last 4 home matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 8 matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 4 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 4 of the last 8 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 2 of the last 4 home matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 5.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.88% possession in the last 8 matches
- An average of 54.00% possession in the last 4 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 8 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 4 home matches
- An average of 47.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Bolton this season are Sam Dalby (3), Thierry Gale (3), Atsuki Ito (1)
- Top Assistors for Bolton this season are John McAtee (1), Kyliane Dong (1), Max Conway (1)
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Bolton vs Stoke Lineups & Team News
Before making your bets, take a look at the Bolton vs Stoke team news. Get the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.
Previous Bolton Lineups
Previous Stoke Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Bolton Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Steven Schumacher
Stoke Player Stats & Squad
Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22:11 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16:12 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15:10 | 14 |
| 5 | West Brom | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 14 |
| 6 | QPR | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10:7 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11:12 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7:10 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12:11 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15:15 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7:8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19:10 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:12 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:15 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16:17 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield Utd | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:10 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10:12 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7:14 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8:15 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9:17 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15:4 | 12 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 3 | West Ham | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14:4 | 9 |
| 4 | Stoke | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 5 | Swansea | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:1 | 8 |
| 6 | West Brom | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 7 | Charlton | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 8 |
| 8 | Millwall | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 7 |
| 9 | Wolverhampton | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 10 | Watford | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Norwich | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 6 |
| 12 | Cardiff | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 14 | Bolton | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 15 | Bristol City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 6 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 5 |
| 17 | QPR | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 18 | Birmingham | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 20 | Sheffield Utd | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 21 | Burnley | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Preston | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 23 | Lincoln | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | 2 |
| 24 | Derby | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:8 | 1 |
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