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Tuesday, 1 September 2026

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Bramall Lane · Analysis updated 21:54 UTC

Sheffield Utd vs Bolton Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.24 expected goals for Sheffield Utd and 1.14 for Bolton, a combined total of 2.38. That distribution gives Sheffield Utd the largest share of the 1X2 market at 38%, with the draw at 28%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 43% for over 2.5 goals and 48% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 38% favourite still loses or draws roughly 62% of the time.

Model pick

Sheffield Utd or Draw

66.2% probability

Moderate confidence

Expected goals

1.24 – 1.14

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Sheffield Utd win38%
Draw28%
Bolton win34%

Double chance 1X

66%

Double chance 12

72%

Double chance X2

62%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals69%
Over 2.5 goals43%
Over 3.5 goals22%
Both teams to score48%

Correct score

  • 1–113.1%
  • 1–011.5%
  • 0–110.6%
  • 0–09.3%
  • 2–18.1%

Why the model likes this

  • Sheffield Utd home form

    4 points from their last 3 home matches in our dataset.

  • Bolton away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Sheffield Utd to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 38%, against 38% / 28% / 34% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.24 goals for Sheffield Utd and 1.14 for Bolton, a combined 2.38 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Recent form

Sheffield Utd

  • 2026-08-15T16:30:00.000Z · H vs Birmingham · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-08-09T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Mansfield Town · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-01T14:00:00.000Z · A vs VfL Bochum · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-07-25T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Rotherham · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-07-21T11:00:00.000Z · H vs Huddersfield · 3-1 (W)

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)

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.