Updated 29 October 2026.
Bolton Wanderers host Bristol City at the Toughsheet Community Stadium on Saturday 31 October, kick-off 3pm UK, with 18th in the Championship facing 14th and a single point between them. Bolton have 14 from 12 games, Bristol City 15. Bolton have conceded 23 goals, Bristol City have scored only 12.
We make Bolton 39% to win and Bristol City 34%, and 1-1 is the likeliest single score.
Bolton were beaten 5-1 at home by Middlesbrough on 23 October in their last game, which followed a goalless draw at Southampton and a 3-1 win at Wolves. Before that came a 2-1 home loss to Stoke and a 4-3 win at Norwich. Their goals-against record of 1.92 a game is the 3rd most in the division, though they are 6th for shots on target at 4.67 a game and they have kept a clean sheet in a quarter of their matches, the 8th highest rate. Two-thirds of their games have gone over 2.5 goals, the 7th highest rate. At the other end they score 1.33 a game, the 12th fewest.
Bristol City are without a win in their last four league games. They drew 0-0 at Stoke last time out, lost 0-1 at home to Sheffield United and Blackburn, and drew 1-1 at Charlton. They sit 14th, and their 1.25 goals conceded a game is the 6th fewest, but they score just one a game, the 5th fewest. Only 42% of their matches have gone over 2.5 goals, the 3rd lowest rate. They commit 11.67 fouls a game, the 7th most, while collecting just 1.42 cards, the 3rd fewest.
Bolton Wanderers possible starting lineup:
Bazunu; Larrazabal, Toal, Famewo, Brunt; Simons, Sheehan; Dong, Rodrigues, Gale; Bair
Bristol City possible starting lineup:
Collins; Tanner, McNally, Eissat, Pring; Knight, Cardines, Yah; Williams, Bell, Ballard
Jason Knight has committed at least one foul in 11 straight games for Bristol City, averaging 1.7 a game, and a foul is 1.36 at Midnite.
Dominic Ballard has had a shot in nine consecutive games for Bristol City, averaging 2.6 per game, and a shot is 1.04 at Ladbrokes. The striker has also committed a foul in four straight games, at 1.29 with Midnite.
Kyliane Dong has had a shot in six straight games for Bolton and is 1.10 at bet365 to extend that run. Theo Bair has managed two or more shots in four in a row and averages 2.3, with his 2+ shots line at 1.40 with bet365.
Josh Sheehan has had a shot in four straight and has fouled in three, and he is 1.22 at Ladbrokes for a shot.
We make Bolton 39% to win, with the draw at 27% and Bristol City at 34%. The best price on Bolton is 2.88 with Midnite.
| Market | Best price | Statz chance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Wanderers win | 2.88 (Midnite) | 39% |
| Draw | 3.50 (Ladbrokes) | 27% |
| Bristol City win | 2.35 (bet365) | 34% |
| Both teams to score | 1.65 (Ladbrokes) | 58% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.80 (bet365) | 53% |
We predict 1-1, the likeliest single score at 13%, though we make Bolton 39% to win against 34% for Bristol City. We project 1.46 goals for Bolton and 1.34 for Bristol City, and there is a 58% chance both teams score. Over 2.5 goals is at 53%, and Bolton have a 26% chance of a clean sheet against 23% for Bristol City.
Bolton vs Bristol City in the 2026/27 Championship kicks off at 3pm UK on Saturday 31 October 2026 at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. Bolton Wanderers are 18th on 14 points after 12 games and Bristol City are 14th on 15 points.
For Bolton vs Bristol City in the 2026/27 Championship we predict 1-1, the likeliest single score at 13%, though we make Bolton Wanderers 39% to win, with the draw at 27% and Bristol City at 34%. We project 1.46 goals for Bolton and 1.34 for Bristol City.
We make Bolton Wanderers narrow favourites against Bristol City in the 2026/27 Championship, at 39% to win against 34% for Bristol City and 27% for a draw. Bolton are 18th in the table on 14 points and Bristol City are 14th on 15 points.
We give both teams to score a 58% chance in Bolton vs Bristol City in the 2026/27 Championship. Bolton Wanderers have conceded 23 goals in 12 games, while Bristol City have scored 12, and Over 2.5 goals is at 53%.
Ahead of Bolton vs Bristol City in the 2026/27 Championship, Jason Knight has committed at least one foul in 11 straight games for Bristol City, averaging 1.7 a game, and Dominic Ballard has had a shot in 9 straight games, averaging 2.6.
Bolton Wanderers are 18th in the 2026/27 Championship with 14 points from 12 games, from four wins, two draws and six defeats, while Bristol City are 14th with 15 points from 12 games, from four wins, three draws and five defeats.
For the 3pm UK kick-off on 31 October 2026 in the 2026/27 Championship, Bolton Wanderers' possible starting lineup against Bristol City is Bazunu; Larrazabal, Toal, Famewo, Brunt; Simons, Sheehan; Dong, Rodrigues, Gale; Bair. Bristol City's possible starting lineup is Collins; Tanner, McNally, Eissat, Pring; Knight, Cardines, Yah; Williams, Bell, Ballard.