Bradford City and Bolton Wanderers face each other on Thursday 05.14.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a EFL League One 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Bradford City's home ground, the Valley Parade (University of Bradford Stadium).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Bradford City Association Football Club Limited and Bolton Wanderers Football Club Limited, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Bradford City vs Bolton Wanderers
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Bradford City preview
Bradford City heads into the match with the following record in the EFL League One: in 47 matches, Bradford City Association Football Club Limited secured 22 victories, 11 draws, and 14 losses, maintaining an average of 1.64 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Bantams's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 26 victories so far.
Bradford City has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 72 goals, of which 58 were scored in the EFL League One, resulting in an average of 1.23 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Antoni Sarcevic, who has found the back of the net 11 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Josh Neufville has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Bradford City has conceded 52 goals in the EFL League One (an average of 1.11 per game) and 66 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.2 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Bolton Wanderers preview
Bolton Wanderers comes into the game with 47 matches played so far in the EFL League One. They have secured 20 victories, 18 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.66 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 25 wins, 19 draws, and 11 losses.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club Limited's attack has been highly effective, scoring 89 goals during this period. Of that total, 71 were netted in the EFL League One, with an average of 1.51 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.62.
The Trotters's offensive system is led by Mason Burstow, the team's top scorer this season. The english midfielder has found the back of the net 12 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Amario Cozier-Duberry. The midfielder has contributed with 11 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 52 goals with an average of 1.11 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 63 goals in 55 matches, averaging 1.15 per match.
Head to head: Bradford City vs Bolton Wanderers
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Bradford City
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D D D |
1.2 |
| Home | D D L W D |
1.2 |
| Away | L W D W L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 65% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.34 | 2.13 | 2.54 |
| Scored | 1.23 | 1.39 | 1.08 |
| Conceded | 1.11 | 0.74 | 1.46 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 52% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 43% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 9% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 51% | 65% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.65 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.1 | 1.38 |
Bolton Wanderers
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D D W |
1.6 |
| Home | W L D W D |
1.6 |
| Away | D L W L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 58% | 26% |
| Goals | 2.62 | 2.96 | 2.26 |
| Scored | 1.51 | 1.96 | 1.04 |
| Conceded | 1.11 | 1 | 1.22 |
| Both Teams to Score | 62% | 63% | 61% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 33% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 17% | 26% |
| 1st to Score | 51% | 67% | 35% |
|
xG
|
1.8 | 2.02 | 1.57 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 1.05 | 1.25 |
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