Doncaster vs Bolton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Jan 2026

League One Betting Preview: Doncaster vs Bolton

Doncaster clash with Bolton at Eco-Power Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Thursday 1 January.

We’re going to side with Bolton at +102 to defeat Doncaster and this looks like a standout bet. The Full-Time Result market presents us with the opportunity to grab some value for this prediction.

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Doncaster Rovers have been beaten in their last five games. Away at Edgeley Park, Stockport County recently beat them 4-2.

Bolton Wanderers lost when last in action. In a home game at Toughsheet Community Stadium, they were beaten 1-0 by Mansfield Town.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Bolton have claimed victories in the last two encounters against Doncaster. When travelling to Eco-Power Stadium, the scoreline was 2-1 following a 3-0 home win at Toughsheet Community Stadium. In the previous 3 H2H matches, we have seen two Bolton victories and one Doncaster win.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Bolton	31	15	10	6	41	29	12	41:29	55
20	Doncaster	30	9	6	15	33	50	-17	33:50	33

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Confirmed Lineups

Doncaster confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ian Lawlor (GK), Tom Nixon, Matthew Pearson, Jay McGrath, Jack Senior, Owen Bailey, George Broadbent, Luke Molyneux, Robbie Gotts, Glenn Middleton, Brandon Hanlan.

Bolton confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Tyler Miller (GK), Jordi Osei-Tutu, Chris Forino-Joseph, George Johnston, Max Conway, Xavier Simons, Ethan Erhahon, Sam Dalby, Mason Burstow, Thierry Gale, Marcus Forss.

Doncaster vs Bolton Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ready for Doncaster vs Bolton with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.

Match Prediction

Bolton can land a return and we’ll confidently wager them for this League One game. The odds of +102 look appealing when it comes to this pick, with a confident bet being made.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the League One action.

Key Doncaster vs Bolton Wanderers league stats:

• Bolton have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Bolton have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Doncaster have lost their last 5 games.
• Doncaster have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Doncaster have lost 13 of their last 20 games.
• Doncaster have lost their last 2 games against Bolton.

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 49.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you’re expecting Bolton to triumph but also anticipate that they’ll achieve a shut-out, then it is logical to wager the bigger price on the Result + Both Teams to Score No market.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Doncaster 1 - 2 Bolton

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Bolton to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +575 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jordan Gibson to Score +375

Jordan Gibson (Doncaster) has netted two goals in his past five League One home games. There are odds of +375 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest Jordan Gibson Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+375

First

+900

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Doncaster 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.

Bolton Wanderers are forecasted to have a 55% chance of triumphing in this League One encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -122. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Doncaster Rovers are trading at +310.

Bolton are -128 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is like backing them on the Full-Time Result market. Alternatively, you can get -110 for Doncaster +0.5 and get the draw on your side.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -147.

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Full-Time Result

1

+310

X

+255

2

-122

Half-Time Result

1

+320

X

+128

2

+128

Double Chance

1X

-116

12

-417

X2

-526

Draw No Bet

1

+190

2

-286

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-110

2 Hcp -0.5

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-111

Over 2.5

-128

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

-100

Mason Burstow 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 +175.

Mason Burstow (Bolton)

First

+175

Anytime

+380

John McAtee (Bolton)

First

+188

Anytime

+450

Sam Dalby (Bolton)

First

+195

Anytime

+450

Billy Sharp (Doncaster)

First

+220

Anytime

+550

Victor Adeboyejo (Bolton)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Marcus Forss (Bolton)

First

+265

Anytime

+550

Luke Molyneux (Doncaster)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Thierry Gale (Bolton)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Amario Cozier-Duberry (Bolton)

First

+325

Anytime

+800

Jordan Gibson (Doncaster)

First

+375

Anytime

+900

Glenn Middleton (Doncaster)

First

+460

Anytime

+1000

Aaron Morley (Bolton)

First

+460

Anytime

+1000

Harry Clifton (Doncaster)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Owen Bailey (Doncaster)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Jordi Osei-Tutu (Bolton)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Xavier Simons (Bolton)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Kyle Dempsey (Bolton)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

William Forrester (Bolton)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Josh Sheehan (Bolton)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Matty Pearson (Doncaster)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Eoin Toal (Bolton)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Ethan Erhahon (Bolton)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

George Johnston (Bolton)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Richard Taylor (Bolton)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Doncaster have five defeats, three wins and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Bolton have recorded four draws, four defeats and two victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Bolton enjoyed a 2-1 winning scoreline when last meeting Doncaster at Eco-Power Stadium.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Doncaster Home Stats		3-2-5	2.90	1.20	1.70	6	4	8	2
Bolton Away Stats		2-4-4	2.20	0.80	1.40	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

Doncaster vs Bolton Lineups & Team News

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