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League One: Bolton vs Luton – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League One game between Bolton and Luton who meet up this coming Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

When Luton come to Toughsheet Community Stadium for the League One match this coming Saturday, Bolton will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Bolton are third in the League One standings after collecting 75 points from their initial 45 encounters. Luton trail them on 71 points after 45 rounds, leaving them as number 7 in the table.

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Form: Bolton vs Luton

Bolton Form

Aming to remain unbeaten, Bolton managed to beat Stevenage 5-1, before drawing 3-3 with Huddersfield. Most recently, they had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Bradford. Bolton managed to win two of their past six home matches in the League One. In the remaining four, they drew four and lost zero, as they scored 15 and conceded ten goals.

Luton Form

Luton look well suited to take on any opponent as their last three matches ended with a draw and two wins. They started off drawing 2-2 with Mansfield, before downing first Rotherham by 0-2, then Barnsley in a 2-1 win. Luton won three of a possible six away matches in the League One, as well as playing three draws and suffering zero defeats. They scored 11 while also conceding five times.

Betting facts for Bolton and Luton

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Bolton and Luton played across all tournaments.

  • In 8 of the last 9 Bolton home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 8 of the last 9 Bolton home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Bolton home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Bolton home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • Luton have won 8 of the last 10 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • Luton have won 7 of the last 9 matches in the League One while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • In 8 of the last 10 Luton matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 9 of the last 11 Luton away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 11 Luton away matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5

In-form players: Bolton vs Luton

It is difficult to look past Kasey Palmer, when searching for a goalscorer, as he is seems in wonderful shape. He hit the target five times in recent League One matches for Luton, with a total for the season saying eight goals scored in this League One campaign. With five goals lately for Bolton in the League One, Johnny Kenny is also a player to look out for.

Betting markets: Bolton vs Luton

Full-time result

Bolton claimed a modest five wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in four of the games, whilst losing one. Luton won three of their last 10 games away, drew three and lost four of the games in this run. Bolton are a tough nut to crack currently, with no less than 10 matches without defeat. Luton are on a great streak of 10 matches without losing. Luton didn’t lose any of their 6 most recent away games.

Both teams to score

Bolton scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Luton scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Luton managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.

Total goals

Bolton saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came out in eight of the last 10 matches Luton played across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 2.2 goals themselves during this run. Bolton conceded a goal in their last 7 matches. Luton scored at least one goal in their last 13 matches.