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Bolton vs Lincoln Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.00 expected goals for Bolton and 1.00 for Lincoln, a combined total of 3.00. That distribution gives Bolton the largest share of the 1X2 market at 61%, with the draw at 21%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 58% for over 2.5 goals and 55% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 61% favourite still loses or draws roughly 39% of the time.

Model pick

Bolton to Win

60.6% probability

Moderate confidence

Expected goals

2.00 – 1.00

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Bolton win61%
Draw21%
Lincoln win18%

Double chance 1X

82%

Double chance 12

79%

Double chance X2

40%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals80%
Over 2.5 goals58%
Over 3.5 goals35%
Both teams to score55%

Correct score

  • 1–010.0%
  • 1–110.0%
  • 2–010.0%
  • 2–110.0%
  • 3–06.6%

Why the model likes this

  • Bolton home form

    13 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Bolton to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 61%, against 61% / 21% / 18% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.00 goals for Bolton and 1.00 for Lincoln, a combined 3.00 — an open game on paper.

  • Goals markets

    Over 2.5 goals lands at 58% and both teams to score at 55%, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 10%.

Recent form

Bolton

  • 2026-08-15T11:30:00.000Z · H vs Preston · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-08T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Sheffield Wednesday · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-08-01T14:00:00.000Z · H vs NAC Breda · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-07-28T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Fleetwood Town · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-07-25T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Everton · 0-0 (D)

Lincoln

    Head-to-head

    Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction below is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

    Championship table

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    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1QPR110023
    2Millwall110023
    3Bolton110013
    4Middlesbrough110013
    5Charlton110013
    6West Brom110013
    7Swansea110013
    8Blackburn101001
    9Wolves101001
    10Birmingham101001
    11Sheffield Utd101001
    12West Ham000000
    13Burnley000000
    14Cardiff000000
    15Watford000000
    16Wrexham000000
    17Derby1001-10
    18Norwich1001-10
    19Preston1001-10
    20Stoke City1001-10
    21Lincoln1001-10
    22Portsmouth1001-20
    23Bristol City1001-20
    24Southampton00000-4

    Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.