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Bolton and Northampton lock horns in a League One clash on Saturday, October 21st. Bolton have been strong at home while Northampton began slowing down in recent weeks. To find out more about this game and other predictions check our dedicated League One betting tips page.
Bolton vs Northampton predictions and betting tips
If you need help finding the right bet for Bolton vs Northampton, check our top betting picks for this game, as well as our latest team news and predicted lineups, along with our other best football tips for today.
Bolton to Score First
- Bolton scored the opening goal of the game in 4 of their last 6 home matches.
- Bolton are the fastest-starting team in the division, scored 15 of their 19 league goals so far in the first half.
- Northampton start games much more cautiously, on average they need 58 minutes before they score their first goal.
Charles to Score Anytime
- Bolton’s star striker Dion Charles has 7 goals in 10 league appearances.
- Charles scored in 5 of the last 7 rounds.
- Charles has been directly involved in 72% of Bolton’s big chances over the last 5 matches.
Top betting odds and key stats for Bolton vs Northampton
Check the best Bolton vs Northampton odds and useful stats here, on our website:
28/11/23 England League 1 League 1 Oxford Utd Bolton 0 0 D 25/11/23 England League 1 League 1 Exeter Bolton 0 7 W 14/11/23 England EFL Trophy England Stockport Bolton 0 2 W 11/11/23 England League 1 League 1 Blackpool Bolton 0 1 W 07/11/23 England League 1 League 1 Shrewsbury Bolton 0 2 W 28/11/23 England League 1 League 1 Blackpool Northampton 1 2 W 25/11/23 England League 1 League 1 Cambridge Utd Northampton 1 2 W 21/11/23 England EFL Trophy England Milton Keynes Dons Northampton 3 2 L 11/11/23 England League 1 League 1 Burton Albion Northampton 0 2 W 04/11/23 England FA Cup FA Cup Barrow Northampton 3 1 L Last Five - Bolton
Last Five - Northampton
Now, let's take a better look at the best markets and odds we found for this duel:
Bolton odds: 9/10 (1.90) – 52.6% Probability
Draw odds: 37/13 (3.85) – 26.0% Probability
Northampton odds: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1% Probability
As we can see, the bookies favour Bolton as the expected winners of this match. With a 52.60% win probability. In other markets Over 3.5 Goals come at 38.50% probability.
Bolton – Northampton preview: latest form, news, and potential lineups
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for this duel, including our predicted Bolton vs Northampton lineups.
Bolton
Bolton had their last weekend game postponed due to international call-ups. Right before that the Trotters played arguably their worst game of the season when losing 1-3 at home against Carlisle. It was a horror show in defence that led to this defeat.
Bolton have won 4 times on home turf in the league already but they also lost twice and they are far from invincible right now.
In a boost to the squad three of the team’s main centre-backs are available again. Gethin Jones returns after serving his lengthy ban. Ricardo Santos and Paris Maghoma have recovered from injuries and they are available too. This should improve vastly the stability of the back line.
Still missing defender Johnston and winger Gomes, but they are both mainly role players even when fit.
Predicted Lineup:
Baxter (GK), Jones, Santos, Iredale, Dacres-Cogley, Thomason, Sheehan, Williams, Dempsey, Adeboyejo & Charles
Northampton
Northampton offered yet another unconvincing attacking display last weekend. They played well on their visit to Shrewsbury but the inability to score goals led to a 0-1 defeat. Hoskins even missed a penalty in this match.
Northampton have scored just 11 goals in 11 rounds and this is why they remain only just outside the relegation zone.
This will be the first clash between the sides since 2017 and none of the players involved back then still plays for Northampton.
Important centre-backs Jon Guthrie and Tyler Magloire are long-term absentees. Striker Hylton is also out but he is rarely used anyway. Another important defender Koiki made a comeback last weekend but due to fitness concerns, he might start only on the bench now.
Predicted Lineup:
Burge (GK), Odimayo, Sherring, Mohte, Brough, McWilliams, Leonard, Bowie, Pinnock, Hoskins & Appere
Starting Lineups
The teams usually announce their starting lineups one hour before the start of the game.
Player to Watch: Dion Charles
Bolton's striker Dion Charles has been the team's top goalscorer for the past two seasons and he is starting the new campaign in great form too. Charles has 7 goals in 10 league appearances.
His ability to sniff pockets of space and attack crosses make him a lethal weapon which the Trotters like to use a lot.
