Championship· Regular Season - 16· Toughsheet Community Stadium
Bolton
Portsmouth21 Nov
Bolton vs Portsmouth Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 21 November 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
2-1
Fair odds
1.58
Expected goals
1.7 - 1.5
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More Bolton vs Portsmouth tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Bolton +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 85% | 1.18 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Portsmouth +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| 1XBolton or Draw | 70% | 1.44 | - |
| X2Portsmouth or Draw | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 60% | 1.66 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 40% | 2.52 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 38% | 2.63 | - |
| 1Bolton to win | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 37% | 2.73 | - |
| XDraw | 32% | 3.14 | - |
| 2Portsmouth to win | 30% | 3.29 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Bolton -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 23% | 4.31 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Portsmouth -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 15% | 6.57 | - |
Bolton vs Portsmouth preview & analysis
Match preview
Bolton host Portsmouth in the Championship (Regular Season - 16) at Toughsheet Community Stadium on Saturday, 21 November 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. Portsmouth arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 7 and conceding 5. Most recently they beat Sheffield Utd 3-2 at home. They're 16th in the table with 11 points from 9 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Bolton have won 2, Portsmouth have won 2 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 2.3 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Bolton narrow favourites: Bolton 38%, draw 32%, Portsmouth 30%. We expect around 3.2 goals (1.7 - 1.5 in expected goals), with 62% for over 2.5 and 63% 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 63% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Bolton 2-1 Portsmouth.
Recent form
Bolton- 13 OctAWolves3-1
- 10 OctHStoke City1-2
- 20 SeptANorwich4-3
- 12 SeptHCardiff1-0
- 8 SeptHWest Ham2-3
Portsmouth- 14 OctHSheffield Utd3-2
- 11 OctASouthampton0-1
- 19 SeptHBlackburn2-2
- 12 SeptACharlton0-0
- 5 SeptHCardiff2-0
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 |
| 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 |
| 17 |  Wrexham | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | -4 | 11 |
| 18 |  Lincoln | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -10 | 11 |
Bolton vs Portsmouth: FAQ
What is the Bolton vs Portsmouth prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is Bolton 2-1 Portsmouth.
Who is the favourite to win Bolton vs Portsmouth?
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Bolton are favourites. Our model gives Bolton a 38% chance of winning, Portsmouth 30%, and the draw 32%.
Will both teams score in Bolton vs Portsmouth?
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We rate both teams to score at 63%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Bolton vs Portsmouth kick off?
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Bolton vs Portsmouth kicks off at 15:00 UTC on Saturday, 21 November 2026 at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton.
