Bolton vs Bristol Rovers Predictions

Bolton looking to keep hold of play-off spot

Saturday’s League One clash between Bolton and Bristol Rovers at the Toughsheet Community Stadium promises goals – back over 2.5 goals. Four of the last five of Bristol Rovers’ league games have produced over 2.5 goals.

Bolton are sixth in the table, 14 places and 21 points above Bristol Rovers. The hosts have won 19, drawn six and lost 14 of their 39 games, while the visitors have just 12 wins from their 40 matches.

Bolton are struggling, with three defeats in their last four League One games, although they did beat Wigan 1-0 on Tuesday with a last-gasp winner to take them back into the top six. Bristol Rovers have lost their last two away games and have failed to win nine of their last ten on the road.

Bristol Rovers lost 2-1 to Birmingham on Tuesday, in their fourth League One game in five with over 2.5 goals. The result was no surprise, with Birmingham priced at 2/5 to win the game.

Bolton have been vulnerable defensively. It’s been seven League One home games since they last kept out their opponents, and they have conceded in 16 of their last 18 at home in the league.

Bolton may be able to edge out Bristol Rovers in a game that promises goals, with a 2-1 home win the correct-score pick. Rovers have sustained 12 defeats on their last 15 away days in League One and, of Bolton’s 19 wins this season, six were by a 2-1 scoreline. Over 2.5 goals has been a winning bet in 25 of Bolton’s 39 League One games this season.

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Edited by Mark Langdon