The kick off for the match between Bradford City and Bolton Wanderers will take place at 20:00 (UK time) - Thursday, 05/14 - at the Valley Parade (University of Bradford Stadium). This clash of the 2025/26 EFL League One looks very promising!

Before placing your bets on this match, check out the full analysis, including predictions for Bradford City Association Football Club Limited vs Bolton Wanderers Football Club Limited. We also highlight the most interesting odds and markets with a high chance of winning. Providing today’s best free tip to help you make informed and profitable betting decisions.

APWin predictions for Bradford City vs Bolton Wanderers

With odds already released by major bookmakers, our experts have crunched the numbers and dissected the key match data. Find our value-packed prediction for this encounter below:

APWin Prediction

Double Chance: Home or Away

After a thorough assessment of the primary betting markets, APWin analysts have identified bets with strong value potential.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Bradford City and Bolton Wanderers are two attacking sides who have what it takes to make this an entertaining and eventful match.

That's why we highly recommend taking the bet of over 2.5 goals. The bet wins if there are 3 or more goals scored in the match, and if there are 2 goals or fewer, the bet loses.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

It's hard to overlook the part that defence will play in this match. The capable defending of both sides will be tough for opposing offences, which is why it could be a low-scoring affair.

That overwhelming defence is also a great reason to go 'no' on the Both teams to score market.

Bradford City Preview

Bradford City has played 47 matches in the EFL League One so far, with 22 wins, 11 draws, and 14 losses. This results in an average of 1.64 points per match.

In the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 26 wins, 11 draws, and 18 losses. Bradford City's attack has scored 72 goals, 58 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1.23 goals per league match and 1.31 goals per match across the entire season.

Antoni Sarcevic is the team’s top scorer with 11 goals, while Josh Neufville leads the team in assists with 7. Defensively, The Bantams has conceded 52 goals in the league (an average of 1.11) and 66 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 1.2 over 55 matches).

Bolton Wanderers preview

In 47 EFL League One matches, Bolton Wanderers has recorded 20 wins, 18 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.66 points per game.

In the 2025/26 season, the team has 25 wins in 55 matches. The team has scored 89 goals, 71 of them in the EFL League One (an average of 1.51 goals per match), with Mason Burstow being the team's top scorer with 12 goals and Amario Cozier-Duberry providing 11 assists.

Defensively, The Trotters has conceded 52 goals in the league and 63 in the 2025/26 season overall, resulting in an average of 1.15 goals conceded 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.

Home Team

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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

Away Team

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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

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Published on 14 May 2026, at 03:34 Last updated on 27 July 2026, at 20:01
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.