Championship· Regular Season - 13· Toughsheet Community Stadium
Bolton
Bristol City31 Oct
Bolton vs Bristol City Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 31 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.70
Expected goals
1.2 - 1.8
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More Bolton vs Bristol City tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Bristol City +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.12 | - |
| X2Bristol City or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Bolton +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 72% | 1.38 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 65% | 1.55 | - |
| 1XBolton or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 58% | 1.73 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 41% | 2.42 | - |
| 2Bristol City to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 35% | 2.83 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Bristol City -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 28% | 3.62 | - |
| 1Bolton to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Bolton -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 9.27 | - |
Bolton vs Bristol City preview & analysis
Match preview
Bolton host Bristol City in the Championship (Regular Season - 13) at Toughsheet Community Stadium on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 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. Bristol City arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 3. Most recently they lost to Blackburn 0-1 at home. They're 12th in the table with 14 points from 10 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Bolton have won 1, Bristol City have won 4 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 3.2 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Bristol City narrow favourites: Bolton 23%, draw 38%, Bristol City 39%. We expect around 3.0 goals (1.2 - 1.8 in expected goals), with 58% for over 2.5 and 59% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score, which our model rates at a 59% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Bolton 1-2 Bristol City.
Recent form
Bolton- 13 OctAWolves3-1
- 10 OctHStoke City1-2
- 20 SeptANorwich4-3
- 12 SeptHCardiff1-0
- 8 SeptHWest Ham2-3
Bristol City- 13 OctHBlackburn0-1
- 10 OctACharlton1-1
- 3 OctACrystal Palace2-0
- 18 SeptHWatford1-0
- 15 SeptHLincoln0-1
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 |
| 10 |  Blackburn | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 15 |
| 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 Bristol City: FAQ
What is the Bolton vs Bristol City prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is Bolton 1-2 Bristol City.
Who is the favourite to win Bolton vs Bristol City?
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Bristol City are favourites. Our model gives Bolton a 23% chance of winning, Bristol City 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Bolton vs Bristol City?
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We rate both teams to score at 59%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Bolton vs Bristol City kick off?
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Bolton vs Bristol City kicks off at 15:00 UTC on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton.
