League One: Bolton vs Cambridge U – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One round 27 match between Bolton and Cambridge U and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

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

Bolton approach round 27 as number 10 in the League One table with 37 points on their account so far. With 24 rounds behind them, Cambridge U have amassed 17 points, placing them as number 23 in the standings.

Form: Bolton vs Cambridge U

Bolton Form

Bolton are currently performing inconsistently, as they lost against Mansfield by a 2-1 score, before winning 1-2 against Exeter. They lost again in their most recent match, this time 3-1 against Rotherham. Bolton won four of their past six matches on home soil in the League One, where they also lost twice but drew none. They scored 12 goals and conceded six times.

Cambridge U Form

Cambridge U lost their previous three matches by 2-0 against Leyton Orient, 1-3 against Reading and 0-1 against Bristol Rovers. Cambridge U came through their last six away games in the League One without a single win. Of those six matches, they drew two and lost four in which, they were outscored by 15 goals to four.

Betting stats for Bolton and Cambridge U

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

Players on top: Bolton vs Cambridge U

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Aaron Collins brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Bolton will start him against Cambridge U, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Elias Kachunga, who notched up three goals in his past six games.

Betting markets: Bolton vs Cambridge U

Full-time result

Bolton won seven of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing two as well. Cambridge U won two from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost six in this run. Cambridge U lost 5 matches on the bounce. Bolton have not lost to Cambridge U in 6 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Bolton scored first in six of their last ten home games. Cambridge U got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Cambridge U managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Bolton were first on target in four of their last 10 outings. Bolton have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Cambridge U.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Bolton’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came out in eight of the last 10 matches Cambridge U played across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of one goal themselves during this run. Bolton’s last 5 matches had more than three goals. Cambridge U conceded a goal in their last 9 matches.