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Exeter - Bolton
England League 1 - St James Park
Prediction 1
Exeter to Win
9/5 (2.80)
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Prediction 2
Under 2.5 Goals
7/10 (1.70)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Exeter take on Bolton the St James Park in a clash between two teams who are expected to be contenders for the play-off positions, end of the season. This Exeter vs Bolton prediction looks at the league game between these two teams on April 7.
Exeter vs Bolton – Top Predictions & Free Betting Tips
Exeter come into the fixture after having dropped points in the 2-2 draw with Fleetwood Town. Meanwhile, Bolton were finally able to get some respite amidst a poor run of form by getting the 4-0 win over Plymouth.
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Draw
The Exeter team will be glad to come back to home comforts after dropping points against Fleetwood. Manager Gary Caldwell has witnessed Exeter picking up four consecutive victories at home. Even though Bolton did pick up a crucial win over Plymouth in the recent match, it would be difficult to expect a similar performance in an away match. Apart from a narrow victory over strugglers Accrington, Bolton have not managed much in the way of positive results on the road. This Exeter vs Bolton prediction would go with a home win.
Total goals under 2.5
The best of the Exeter vs Bolton betting tips will be focused on a match between two outfits who are very closely matched in the league table. Even though Exeter have had almost 3 goals per match in the last six games, they are up against a Bolton outfit who have struggled for goals. Even the earlier meeting between these two teams witnessed less than 2.5 goals.
Best Stats Concerning Exeter 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
17/12/22
England League 1 League 1
Bolton
Exeter
2
0
01/05/21
England League 2 England
Bolton
Exeter
1
2
12/01/21
England League 2 England
Exeter
Bolton
1
1
Last Five - Exeter
07/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Morecambe
Exeter
2
3
W
29/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Ipswich
Exeter
6
0
L
22/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Sheff Wed
Exeter
2
1
L
18/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Derby
Exeter
2
1
L
15/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Plymouth
Exeter
1
0
L
Last Five - Bolton
19/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Barnsley
Bolton
1
0
L
13/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Barnsley
Bolton
1
1
D
07/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Bristol Rovers
Bolton
2
3
W
29/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Fleetwood Town
Bolton
0
2
W
25/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Accrington Stanley
Bolton
1
0
L
These may be some of the best stats regarding the upcoming match between Exeter and Bolton. Now, let us take a look at the odds and probabilities for the game.
Exeter odds: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
Draw odds: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
Bolton odds: 31/20 (2.55) – 39.2%
The Exeter vs Bolton odds can be extremely attractive for backing a win for Bolton, but Exeter are likely to come up with different response. Exeter are very good at home and a home win is available at a very good price of 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%. One can also consider backing both teams to score at 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%.
Exeter vs Bolton: Team News, Line-Ups, & Form Preview
Exeter:
Exeter are coming into the game looking for a fifth consecutive home victory. The club are believing heavily on home advantage in order to get into the play-off positions. The team are just 11 points shy of the top seven positions and they will be able to jump into the same if they continue on the same vein of form. Manager Gary Caldwell only has to worry about the absence of Kyle Taylor while naming the Exeter vs Bolton lineups.
Predicted Line-Up:
Jamal Blackman, Pierce Sweeney, Will Aimson, Alex Hartridge, Kevin McDonald, Josh Key, Harry Kite, Archie Collins, Demetri Mitchell, Jay Stansfield, Sam Nombe
Bolton:
Bolton boss Ian Evatt comes into the fixture with plenty of issues surrounding the team. Even though the big win over Plymouth could not come at a much better time for the team, Bolton are facing increasing pressure from the likes of Peterborough United and Derby. The three major injury concerns for Bolton are Jack Iredale, Jón Bödvarsson, and MJ Williams, but the visitors could stick with the same starting lineup that picked up a win over Plymouth.
Predicted Line-Up:
James Trafford, Gethin Jones, Ricardo Santos, Eoin Toal, Conor Bradley, Declan John, Josh Sheehan, Kyle Dempsey, Kieran Lee, Victor Adeboyejo, Dion Charles
Player to Watch: Sam Nombe
Sam Nombe continues to maintain his excellent form. The striker has 15 league goals for the campaign with four of them coming in the last five matches. He has scored in three consecutive home games for Exeter.
Starting Line-Ups:
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
Complete EFL English League One Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Plymouth | 46 | 31 | 8 | 7 | 35 | 101 |
| 2 |  Ipswich | 46 | 28 | 14 | 4 | 66 | 98 |
| 3 |  Sheff Wed | 46 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 44 | 96 |
| 4 |  Barnsley | 46 | 26 | 8 | 12 | 33 | 86 |
| 5 | Bolton | 46 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 26 | 81 |
| 6 |  Peterborough | 46 | 24 | 5 | 17 | 21 | 77 |
| 7 |  Derby | 46 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 76 |
| 8 |  Portsmouth | 46 | 17 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 70 |
| 9 |  Wycombe | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 69 |
| 10 |  Charlton | 46 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 62 |
| 11 |  Lincoln City | 46 | 14 | 20 | 12 | 0 | 62 |
| 12 |  Shrewsbury | 46 | 17 | 8 | 21 | -9 | 59 |
| 13 |  Fleetwood Town | 46 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 58 |
| 14 | Exeter | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | -4 | 56 |
| 15 |  Burton Albion | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | -22 | 56 |
| 16 |  Cheltenham | 46 | 14 | 12 | 20 | -16 | 54 |
| 17 |  Bristol Rovers | 46 | 14 | 11 | 21 | -15 | 53 |
| 18 |  Port Vale | 46 | 13 | 10 | 23 | -23 | 49 |
| 19 |  Oxford Utd | 46 | 11 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 47 |
| 20 |  Cambridge Utd | 46 | 13 | 7 | 26 | -27 | 46 |
| 21 |  Milton Keynes Dons | 46 | 11 | 12 | 23 | -22 | 45 |
| 22 |  Morecambe | 46 | 10 | 14 | 22 | -31 | 44 |
| 23 |  Accrington Stanley | 46 | 11 | 11 | 24 | -37 | 44 |
| 24 |  Forest Green | 46 | 6 | 9 | 31 | -58 | 27 |
Questions about Exeter vs Bolton
- Where is the match scheduled? St James Park. The venue for the match has a capacity of 8,830
- When does this match start? 07th April 2023 at 15:00 GMT
- Which team is the favourite to win? Exeter
- Who is the current Exeter head coach? Gary Caldwell is the hosting coach. The Scotting tactician currently averages 1.35 points in 26 games of 9 wins, 8 draws and 9 losses.
- Who is the visiting coach in this match? Ian Evatt is the current head coach for Bolton Wanderers. The 41-year-old England tactician averages 1.67 points in 155 matches he's of 76 wins, 31 draws and 48 defeats.
- How is Exeter currently ranked in home performance? Exeter is currently 10th in home performance after 19 home assignments. They has posted 9 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in the 19 home games. The hosts have scored 32 and leaked 21 goals at home so far.
- What is the position of Bolton in away performance? Bolton Wanderers are the 9th-best away team. They have posted 6 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses in 19 trips. Moreover, Bolton Wanderers have scored 24 and conceded 20 goals in the 19 away matches they have played so far.
- How did Bolton perform in recent away matches against Exeter?Bolton recorded a draw in their only previous away encounter with Exeter.
