League One: Exeter vs Bolton – Betting preview

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

Exeter welcome Bolton on Saturday in the League One, with the host motivated by the possibility of closing the gap in the table on the visitors. On the other hand, the latter could distance themselves even further with a win in this exciting round 35 match.

While Bolton are now third in the League One table after collecting 58 points in 34 rounds, Exeter trail them on 41 points. This leaves them as number 14 in the table after 32 rounds played.

Form: Exeter vs Bolton

Exeter Form

Having collected three draws in their previous three matches, Exeter are on the lookout for a win again. Against Northampton it finished 0-0, before a draw with Wycombe in a 1-1 match. In their latest match, they once again had to settle for a tie after drawing 3-3 against Peterborough. Exeter won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the League One, while also drawing two. They suffered one defeats, while they scored eight and conceded five goals.

Bolton Form

Having recorded three draws from their previous three matches without winning, Bolton are on the lookout for a win again. Against Lincoln City, they settled for a 1-1 draw, before finishing level with Reading in a 1-1 draw. In their latest match, they once again had to settle for a draw after a 2-2 match against Blackpool. Bolton claimed two wins against three draws and one defeat in their last six away matches in the League One. The scoreline from these matches reads five goals conceded and five scored.

Betting stats and facts for Exeter and Bolton

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Exeter and Bolton. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Exeter vs Bolton

Sam Dalby look like great value to find the back of the net this coming Saturday, having hit the target five times in recent League One matches for Bolton. His total for the season says eight goals scored in this League One campaign. With four goals lately for Exeter in the League One, Jayden Wareham is also a player worth mentioning.

Betting markets: Exeter vs Bolton

Full-time result

Exeter won six of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at St. James Park, Exeter. They drew three and lost one as well, while Bolton won three of their last 10 games away. They drew four and lost three. Bolton have hit a nice vein of form with 9 matches now without losing. Bolton remained without defeat in 5 away games on the bounce. Bolton have not lost to Exeter in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Exeter only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Bolton got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Bolton games. Exeter managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Bolton were first on target in six of their last 10 outings. Bolton have scored in 4 consecutive meetings with Exeter when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Exeter’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Bolton’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.3 goals in these matches.