The League One match between Bolton Wanderers and Plymouth Argyle is under our radar this week, as we expect a thriller of a game at Toughsheet Community Stadium on 9 August. Coach Steven Schumacher’s boys lost their opening league game this season, so we expect them to be more than motivated to make up to their fans with a win over Plymouth.
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Bolton vs Plymouth prediction: The Trotters to bounce back
Key Stats
- We saw four goals in Plymouth Argyle’s opening League One game this season.
- Coach Schumacher has a perfect 2-0-0 record against Plymouth Argyle.
- The Pilgrims lost two consecutive games in the last two weeks.
Correct score prediction: Bolton 3-0 Plymouth
If Bolton Wanderers score three goals at Toughsheet Community Stadium, people shouldn’t be too surprised. After all, the Pilgrims conceded three goals against Barnsley on 2 August. Moreover, we saw a 3-0 Trotters win over the Pilgrims in one of the last five matches at this very venue.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Pilgrims don’t stand a chance
- HOME: 39/50 (1.78) – 56.2%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.0%
- AWAY: 13/4 (4.25) – 23.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Over 2.5 goals at Toughsheet Community Stadium seems plausible, as the odds behind our primary Bolton vs Plymouth prediction are priced at 3/4 (1.75), meaning the two clubs have a 57.1% chance of scoring at least three goals on 9 August.
The expected winners on matchday #2 are Bolton. Coach Schumacher’s players have a 56.2% win probability at 39/50 (1.78).
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Most recent H2Hs: Trotters seek another win
Plymouth have a slight head-to-head advantage in the last 10 matches, as we saw four Plymouth wins, three draws, and three Bolton triumphs.
England EFL Trophy 02/04/23
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Plymouth
England League 1 07/01/23
Bolton
Plymouth
England League 1 27/08/22
Plymouth
Bolton
England League 1 12/03/22
Bolton
Plymouth
England League 1 19/10/21
Plymouth
Bolton
Bolton team news and form: Schumacher expects a win
The good news in front of coach Schumacher is that he can count on all of his key players for the game this Saturday. The bad news is that these starting XI didn’t do well in the match against Colchester at the start of the campaign.
Predicted lineup: Sharman-Lowe (GK), Conway, Forino-Joseph, Toal, Cogley, Simons, Morley, Cozier-Duberry, McAtee, Gomes & Burstow
England League 1 03/05/25
D
Stevenage
1
Bolton
1
England League 1 26/04/25
D
Peterborough
1
Bolton
1
England League 1 21/04/25
L
Lincoln City
4
Bolton
2
England League 1 18/04/25
L
Wycombe
2
Bolton
0
England League 1 12/04/25
L
Barnsley
4
Bolton
1
Plymouth team news and form: Tom Cleverley to make changes
29-year-old Brendan Galloway is injured and will miss this League One match. The defender’s absence will give Bolton Wanderers’ striker room to express themselves, as we believe our key Bolton vs Plymouth prediction will surely succeed.
Predicted lineup: Ashby-Hammond (GK), Palsson, Szucs, Galloway, Sarpong-Wiredu, Amaechi, Boateng, Mumba, Sorinola, Watts & Ibrahim
England Championship 03/05/25
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Leeds
2
Plymouth
1
England Championship 26/04/25
W
Preston
1
Plymouth
2
England Championship 21/04/25
W
Coventry
1
Plymouth
3
England Championship 18/04/25
L
Middlesbrough
2
Plymouth
1
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Sheff Utd
1
Plymouth
2
Player to watch: Teddy Sharman-Lowe
Bolton Wanderers’ shot-stopper wasn’t at his best in the Trotters’ opening League One match this season. The up-and-coming goalkeeper conceded two goals after Stockport County managed to produce only two shots on target in 90 minutes of football.
Trotters’ #1 must prove his worth
Sharman-Lowe arrived at Toughsheet Community Stadium with the idea of being a rock at the back. However, he’d have to start performing at a higher level if he wants to keep his place among the starters.