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Barnsley - Bolton
England League 1 - Oakwell Ground
2nd Round
Prediction 1
Draw
11/5 (3.20)
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Prediction 2
Under 2.5 Goals
8/11 (1.72)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
The crucial second leg of the League One play-off between Barnsley and Bolton is set to take place at the Oakwell on May 19. This preview will look at the match which is evenly poised at 1-1.
Barnsley vs Bolton – Best Predictions & Free Betting Tips
Barnsley come into the game following the 1-1 draw at Bolton in the first leg. There were only five points separating the two teams at the end of the regular campaign. Bolton would be disappointed not to have taken maximum advantage of the home game.
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Draw
The advantage is now within Barnsley who will be able to afford to sit back and take up early pressure in this match. The home advantage can be a crucial factor when it comes to the play-offs and this is especially true when the match is delicately poised after the first leg. Barnsley do have a very good record at the Oakwell with only three teams having a better run. This Barnsley vs Bolton prediction anticipates a stalemate.
Total goals under 2.5
The Barnsley vs Bolton prediction for the upcoming match anticipates less than 2.5 goals. Both these teams have been very strong at the back throughout the campaign. Even though Barnsley’s defensive run has taken a beating in recent times, they came back strongly with a good performance against them in the first leg. The trend is likely to in the forthcoming games as well, as per this Barnsley vs Bolton betting tips.
Top H2H Stats, Recent Form, and Odds for Barnsley vs Bolton Match
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Head to Head
07/05/24
England League 1 League 1
Bolton
Barnsley
2
3
03/05/24
England League 1 League 1
Barnsley
Bolton
1
3
05/03/24
England League 1 League 1
Barnsley
Bolton
2
2
03/02/24
England League 1 League 1
Bolton
Barnsley
1
1
14/10/23
England League 1 League 1
Barnsley
Bolton
0
0
Last Five - Barnsley
12/04/25
England League 1 League 1
Bolton
Barnsley
1
4
W
05/04/25
England League 1 League 1
Birmingham
Barnsley
6
2
L
01/04/25
England League 1 League 1
Exeter
Barnsley
2
1
L
29/03/25
England League 1 League 1
Wigan
Barnsley
1
1
D
22/03/25
England League 1 League 1
Cambridge Utd
Barnsley
1
1
D
Last Five - Bolton
12/04/25
England League 1 League 1
Barnsley
Bolton
4
1
L
08/04/25
England League 1 League 1
Rotherham
Bolton
1
0
L
05/04/25
England League 1 League 1
Bristol Rovers
Bolton
0
1
W
01/04/25
England League 1 League 1
Wigan
Bolton
0
1
W
29/03/25
England League 1 League 1
Blackpool
Bolton
2
1
L
These may be some of the best stats regarding the upcoming match between Barnsley and Bolton. Now, let us take a look at the odds and probabilities for the game.
Barnsley odds: 49/50 (1.98) – 50.5%
Draw odds: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
Bolton odds: 53/20 (3.65) – 27.4%
The Barnsley vs Bolton odds for the game find a lot of value in backing a stalemate, which is available at a decent price of 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%. The upcoming match may also end up with less with 2.5 goals considering that both teams are likely to be keen on allowing the opposition with an early advantage. One can opt for under 2.5 goals at 8/11 (1.73) – 57.9%.
Barnsley vs Bolton: Team News, Line-Ups, & Form Analysis
Barnsley:
Barnsley have a pretty average record against Bolton, who have witnessed just one defeat in the last 15 encounters in this fixture. Manager Michael Duff is disappointed about his team failing to hold on to lead for much longer than the first leg. If not, Barnsley could be having 1 foot in the Wembley appearance. The home team do not have any injury concerns coming into the match.
Predicted Line-Up:
Isted, Bobby Thomas, Mads Juel Andersen, Liam Kitching, Jordan Williams, Adam Phillips, Luca Connell, Herbie Kane, Nicky Cadden, Slobodan Tedic, Devante Cole
Bolton:
Bolton have reasons to be concerned about their chances of making it to the Wembley. The club failed to win 50% of the away matches during the regular season. Now, Bolton have to do a lot in the upcoming match. For the away team, Jack Iredale and Jon Bodvarsson are the players unavailable because of an injury. There may be an unchanged Barnsley vs Bolton line-up from the visitors.
Predicted Line-Up:
James Trafford, Eoin Toal, Ricardo Santos, George Johnston, Conor Bradley, Randell Williams, Josh Sheehan, Aaron Morley, Kyle Dempsey, Elias Kachunga, Dion Charles
Player to Watch: Devante Cole
Devante Cole has been one of the top performers for Barnsley so far this season. He is also the club’s top scorer with 15 goals. Even though the striker has been to get no goals in the last five appearances in all competitions, he was instrumental in breaking the deadlock in the first leg, as he provided the crucial assist. Cole is a good pick for a strong performance.
Starting Line-Ups:
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
Questions about Barnsley vs Bolton
Where is the match scheduled? Oakwell
When does this match start? 19th May 2023 at 20:00 GMT
Which team is the favourite to win? Barnsley
