Championship· Regular Season - 19· Toughsheet Community Stadium
Bolton
Blackburn5 Dec
Bolton vs Blackburn Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 5 December 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.47
Expected goals
1.4 - 2.1
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More Bolton vs Blackburn tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Blackburn +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.13 | - |
| X2Blackburn or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Bolton +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 69% | 1.45 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 66% | 1.50 | - |
| 1XBolton or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 54% | 1.86 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 46% | 2.16 | - |
| 2Blackburn to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 34% | 2.98 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 32% | 3.12 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Blackburn -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 31% | 3.23 | - |
| 1Bolton to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Bolton -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.55 | - |
Bolton vs Blackburn preview & analysis
Match preview
Bolton host Blackburn in the Championship (Regular Season - 19) at Toughsheet Community Stadium on Saturday, 5 December 2026, with kick-off at 12:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Bolton arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 11 and conceding 9. Most recently they beat Wolves 3-1 away. They're 14th in the table with 13 points from 10 games. Blackburn arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 and conceding 6. Most recently they beat Bristol City 1-0 away. They're 9th in the table with 15 points from 10 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Bolton have won 1, Blackburn have won 3 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 1.5 goals, and both teams scored in 1 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Blackburn narrow favourites: Bolton 23%, draw 38%, Blackburn 39%. We expect around 3.5 goals (1.4 - 2.1 in expected goals), with 68% for over 2.5 and 66% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 68% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Bolton 1-2 Blackburn.
Recent form
Bolton- 13 OctAWolves3-1
- 10 OctHStoke City1-2
- 20 SeptANorwich4-3
- 12 SeptHCardiff1-0
- 8 SeptHWest Ham2-3
Blackburn- 13 OctABristol City1-0
- 10 OctHCardiff2-1
- 19 SeptAPortsmouth2-2
- 12 SeptHMillwall3-1
- 8 SeptHSheffield Utd1-2
Head to head
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 23 |
| 2 |  Middlesbrough | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 21 |
| 3 |  West Ham | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | +17 | 19 |
| 4 |  Birmingham | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +6 | 17 |
| 7 |  Southampton | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | +11 | 16 |
| 8 |  Stoke City | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | +1 | 16 |
| 9 | Blackburn | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 15 |
| 10 |  Wolves | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 14 |
| 11 |  Millwall | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 14 |
| 12 |  Bristol City | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 14 |
| 13 |  Charlton | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | -3 | 14 |
| 14 | Bolton | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | -3 | 13 |
| 15 |  Sheffield Utd | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| 16 |  Portsmouth | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 11 |
Bolton vs Blackburn: FAQ
What is the Bolton vs Blackburn prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Bolton 1-2 Blackburn.
Who is the favourite to win Bolton vs Blackburn?
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Blackburn are favourites. Our model gives Bolton a 23% chance of winning, Blackburn 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Bolton vs Blackburn?
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We rate both teams to score at 66%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Bolton vs Blackburn kick off?
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Bolton vs Blackburn kicks off at 12:30 UTC on Saturday, 5 December 2026 at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton.
