Bradford vs Bolton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 May 2026

League One Play-Offs Betting Preview: Bradford vs Bolton

Bradford host Bolton in the second leg of this play-off semi-final at The University of Bradford Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 14 May. Bolton won the first leg 1-0.

Bolton look a nice wager to topple Bradford and we can take them at -122 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.

Bolton Carry Advantage Into Second Leg

Bolton Wanderers and Bradford City met in the first leg on Saturday night, with Bolton securing a 1-0 home victory at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. Amario Cozier-Duberry scored the winner in the 60th minute.

Looking back to the previous 6 H2H meetings, there has been three draws. Bolton have won two games and Bradford one.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Bradford	46	22	11	13	58	51	7	58:51	77
5	Bolton	46	19	18	9	70	52	18	70:52	75

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Confirmed Lineups

Bradford confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Sam Walker (GK), Aden Baldwin, Joe Wright, Curtis Tilt, Josh Neufville, Jenson Metcalfe, Max Power, Ibou Touray, Antoni Sarcevic, Bobby Pointon, Kayden Jackson.

Bolton confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jack Bonham (GK), Jordi Osei-Tutu, Eoin Toal, Chris Forino-Joseph, George Johnston, Josh Sheehan, Ethan Erhahon, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Ruben Rodrigues, Ibrahim Cissoko, Mason Burstow.

Bradford vs Bolton Prediction & Betting Tips

Take on Bradford vs Bolton with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

Bolton have a good chance of winning this League One clash and we’ll wager them on the Asian Handicap. Take the visitors at -122 with a +0.25 goal start in then expectation that they can perform well.

The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the League One team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.

Key Bradford vs Bolton Wanderers league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Bolton in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Bolton in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bradford in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bradford in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bradford in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bradford in 5 consecutive games against Bolton.

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 54.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bradford 0 - 1 Bolton

Bolton can be backed at +600 to triumph by a 1-0 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Johnny Kenny to Score +215

Johnny Kenny (Bolton) has managed three goals in his past four League One games. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +215 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Johnny Kenny Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+225

First

+550

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Bradford 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.

The bookies have chalked up the draw at +225 on the 1x2 betting, with Bradford City available to bet at odds of +150. Bolton Wanderers are +170 to claim victory in this League One encounter.

If you fancy Bradford but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -128. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Bolton at -111 on the Draw No Bet market.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -132 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

No matter what League One match is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the leading football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+150

X

+225

2

+170

Half-Time Result

1

+205

X

+108

2

+225

Double Chance

1X

-238

12

-333

X2

-213

Draw No Bet

1

-128

2

-111

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+115

2 Hcp +0.25

-152

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-137

Over 2.5

+102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-106

Johnny Kenny is the market leader at +550 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Johnny Kenny (Bolton)

First

+225

Anytime

+550

Mason Burstow (Bolton)

First

+230

Anytime

+550

Will Jonathan Swan (Bradford)

First

+245

Anytime

+600

Ibrahim Cissoko (Bolton)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Paul Mullin (Bradford)

First

+265

Anytime

+650

Sam Dalby (Bolton)

First

+265

Anytime

+650

John McAtee (Bolton)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Marcus Forss (Bolton)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford)

First

+325

Anytime

+800

Kayden Jackson (Bradford)

First

+325

Anytime

+800

Amario Cozier-Duberry (Bolton)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Thierry Gale (Bolton)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Bobby Pointon (Bradford)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

George Robert Lapslie (Bradford)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Max Power (Bradford)

First

+425

Anytime

+1000

Lee Evans (Bradford)

First

+440

Anytime

+1100

Nick Powell (Bradford)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Corey Blackett-Taylor (Bolton)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Jenson Metcalfe (Bradford)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Xavier Simons (Bolton)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Jordi Osei-Tutu (Bolton)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Josh Sheehan (Bolton)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Joe Wright (Bradford)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Kyle Dempsey (Bolton)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Tyreik Wright (Bradford)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Ibou Touray (Bradford)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Ciarán Kelly (Bradford)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Harrison Ashby (Bradford)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Matthew Pennington (Bradford)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Alden Baldwin (Bradford)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Stats: League One matches only
Bradford haven’t tasted victory in three consecutive matches at The University of Bradford Stadium. Graham Alexander's team have secured six wins, three draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 0.50.

Bolton have recorded five draws, three wins and two losses in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

The last meeting at The University of Bradford Stadium saw Bradford and Bolton draw 1-1.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Bradford Home Stats		6-3-1	1.60	1.10	0.50	1	9	4	6
Bolton Away Stats		3-5-2	2.30	1.30	1.00	3	7	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

Bradford vs Bolton Lineups & Team News

Check the Bradford vs Bolton team news before you place your bets. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for League One, along with current injury news.

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