Bolton Wanderers will continue their quest for promotion in round 29 of the 2025-26 League One season when they welcome Burton Albion to Toughsheet Community Stadium.
The teams had contrasting fortunes over the weekend ahead of Tuesday evening's meeting, where the hosts set out to get one over their visitors after a 3-0 defeat in October's reverse fixture.
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Bolton vs Burton prediction: More home comfort for Bolton
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- Bolton are unbeaten in their last three matches since a 1-0 defeat to Port Vale on January 13.
- Games involving the home side of late have been drab more often than not, with six of the last eight yielding at most two goals.
- This is in stark contrast to the Burton, whose last five matches have produced more than two goals on four occasions.
Correct score prediction: Bolton 2-1 Burton
Boasting the league's third-best record in home matches, Bolton have their sights set on maximum points against a Burton side averaging one point per game on the road this term.
Nonetheless, a tight affair is expected here, but we are leaning towards a victory for Bolton come the sound of the final whistle.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Can Burton set the cats among the pigeons?
- HOME: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.2%
- DRAW: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- AWAY: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
After a brief three-game wobble in front of their fans, during which they failed to win or even score a goal, Bolton returned to winning ways with a 2-1 triumph over Leyton Orient last time out.
Steven Schumacher's men have been backed to secure consecutive home victories on Tuesday, with a whopping 69.2% win probability.
Standing in Bolton's way is Burton, who will head to Horwich aiming to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat to Lincoln City last time out that snapped their two-game winning run.
Gary Bowyer's men will need to pull off a massive upset to come away with all three points, as shown by their 15.4% chance of winning.
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Most recent H2Hs: Burton eyeing back-to-back wins
Burton's 3-0 victory over Bolton earlier this season ended a run of six matches without a win in this fixture (D2 L4).
Tuesday's visitors now have the opportunity to defeat their hosts in consecutive clashes for the first time since 2020.
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Bolton preview: Marcus Forss facing considerable spell on the sidelines
Forss has missed three straight matches with a hamstring injury and is set for several more weeks out of action, as confirmed by head coach Schumacher.
However, it remains to be seen if Forss's absence will force Bolton into the market in search of attacking reinforcements.
Predicted lineup: Bonham (GK), Toal, Forino-Joseph, Johnston, Osei-Tutu, Sheehan, Simons, Conway, Cozier-Duberry, Dalby & Burstow
Bolton's last five matches:
- Bolton 2-1 Leyton Orient (League One)
- Stevenage 0-0 Bolton (League One)
- Wigan 0-1 Bolton (League One)
- Bolton 0-1 Port Vale (EFL Trophy)
- Peterborough 3-1 Bolton (League One)
Burton preview: Charlie Webster at the final phase of recovery
Webster suffered a long-term injury in the second half of Burton's 1-0 victory over Blackpool back in November, and after missing the subsequent 12 matches, the midfielder is nearing a comeback.
For now, though, Webster remains one of five absentees for the away side, alongside Finn Delap, James Jones, Jason Sraha and Alex Hartridge.
Predicted lineup: Collins (GK), Sibbick, Vancooten, Godwin-Malife, Armer, Larsson, Chauke, Williams, Lofthouse, Adom & Beesley
Burton's last five matches:
- Lincoln 2-1 Burton (League One)
- Burton 3-1 Huddersfield (League One)
- Boreham Wood 0-5 Burton (FA Cup)
- Plymouth 3-0 Burton (League One)
- Reading 2-0 Burton (League One)
Player to watch – Jake Beesley
Albeit in defeat, Beesley managed to score for a second straight game last time out to take his tally for his campaign to nine league goals, his joint-best return since the 2018-19 season.
Two of Beesley's nine strikes so far came in his side's 3-0 demolition of Bolton, and the striker will be eager to deliver the goods once again.