Doncaster Rovers and Bolton Wanderers face each other on Thursday 01.01.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a EFL League One 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Doncaster Rovers's home ground, the The Keepmoat Stadium.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Doncaster Rovers and Bolton Wanderers, 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 Doncaster Rovers vs Bolton Wanderers

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

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Bolton Wanderers Win

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

From what they have shown thus far this season, Doncaster Rovers and Bolton Wanderers both tend to play quite defensive styles and like to keep things tight in midfield.

As a result, we predict the total going under 2.5 goals to be the most attractive betting option for this upcoming match.

👉 Our prediction is: Doncaster Rovers to win the 1st half

As the odds and the statistics clearly indicate, Doncaster Rovers is the superior side in this matchup. They play an aggressive attacking style that puts pressure on their opponents. We expect more or less the same gameplan at home against Bolton Wanderers, which should result in a fast start.

That is why we are tipping Doncaster Rovers to win the first half in the half-time market.

Doncaster Rovers preview

Doncaster Rovers heads into the match with the following record in the EFL League One: in 23 matches, The Rovers secured 6 victories, 4 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 0.96 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Doncaster Rovers's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 43 victories so far.

Doncaster Rovers has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 133 goals, of which 23 were scored in the EFL League One, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Luke Molyneux, who has found the back of the net 16 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Luke Molyneux has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 13 assists.

On the defensive side, Doncaster Rovers has conceded 40 goals in the EFL League One (an average of 1.74 per game) and 111 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.26 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Bolton Wanderers preview

Bolton Wanderers comes into the game with 22 matches played so far in the EFL League One. They have secured 10 victories, 7 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.68 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 40 wins, 18 draws, and 27 losses.

The Trotters's attack has been highly effective, scoring 130 goals during this period. Of that total, 30 were netted in the EFL League One, with an average of 1.36 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.53.

The Wanderers's offensive system is led by Aaron Collins, the team's top scorer this season. The welsh forward has found the back of the net 12 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Josh Cogley. The defender has contributed with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 0.95 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 115 goals in 85 matches, averaging 1.35 per match.

Head to head: Doncaster Rovers vs Bolton Wanderers

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Home Team

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Doncaster Rovers

England - EFL League One

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L L L L

0.96

Home L L W L L

1.27

Away L L L D L

0.67

Away Team

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Bolton Wanderers

England - EFL League One

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W L W W

1.68

Home L W W D W

2.25

Away L W D W L

1

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Published on 31 December 2025, at 03:59 Last updated on 31 December 2025, at 03:59
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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