League One: Bolton vs Bradford – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One round Semi Finals match between Bolton and Bradford and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Bolton enjoy home advantage, when visitors Bradford swing by on Saturday for a clash in the League One. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Team form: Bolton vs Bradford

Bolton Form

In the previous three games, Bolton drew 3-3 with Huddersfield, lost 1-1 against Bradford and 2-3 against Luton. Bolton managed to win two of their past six home matches in the League One. In the remaining four, they drew three and lost one, as they scored 15 and conceded 11 goals.

Bradford Form

Bradford have two draws and a win to show from their previous three matches. They started with a 1-1 draw with Plymouth. This was followed by another draw with Bolton, this time 1-1, before they outclassed Exeter by 1-2. Bradford won half their previous six away matches in the League One, as well as seeing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored nine goals whilst conceding eight.

Betting facts for Bolton and Bradford

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Bolton and Bradford. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

In-form players: Bolton vs Bradford

It has been a great season for Antoni Sarcevic who bagged 11 for his club so far and bringing that kind of form to the table is crucial for the success of Bradford.

Popular markets: Bolton vs Bradford

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. Bradford won three of their last 10 games away, drew one and lost six of the games in this run. Bradford conceded a goal in their last 6 matches. Bradford have not lost to Bolton in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Bolton scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Interestingly, Bradford scored the opening goal of the match in just two of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Bolton played. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive away games Bradford played. Bradford should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Saturday, as Bolton only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Bradford claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 games.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Bolton’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Bradford’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.1 goals in these matches. Bolton conceded a goal in their previous 8 matches. Bradford conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.