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Bolton Wanderers Res. vs Colchester United U21 Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 3.60 expected goals for Bolton Wanderers Res. and 1.13 for Colchester United U21, a combined total of 4.73. That distribution gives Bolton Wanderers Res. the largest share of the 1X2 market at 82%, with the draw at 10%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 84% for over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score, with 3–1 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 82% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Bolton Wanderers Res. win
82.0% probability
Expected goals
3.60 – 1.13
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Bolton Wanderers Res. home form
10 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.
Colchester United U21 away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 7 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Bolton Wanderers Res. to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 82%, against 82% / 10% / 8% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 3.60 goals for Bolton Wanderers Res. and 1.13 for Colchester United U21, a combined 4.73 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
92%
Double chance 12
90%
Double chance X2
18%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 3–17.8%
- 4–17.0%
- 3–06.9%
- 2–16.5%
- 4–06.2%
Recent form
Bolton Wanderers Res.
- 2026-10-20T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Wigan Athletic U21 · 3-1 (W)
- 2026-10-12T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Blackburn Rovers U21 · 3-3 (D)
- 2026-10-05T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Sheffield United U21 · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-09-29T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Hull City U21 · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-09-21T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Queens Park Rangers U21 · 3-1 (W)
Colchester United U21
- 2026-10-06T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Swansea City U21 · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-09-29T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Coventry City U21 · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-25T18:30:00.000Z · H vs Sheffield Wednesday U21 · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-09-15T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Wigan Athletic U21 · 4-6 (L)
- 2026-09-01T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Barnsley U21 · 3-4 (L)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Professional Development League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton Wanderers Res. | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 21 |
| 2 | Fleetwood Town U21 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 16 |
| 3 | Coventry City U21 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 13 |
| 4 | Sheffield United U21 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 13 |
| 5 | Cardiff City U21 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 12 |
| 6 | Bristol City U21 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 12 |
| 7 | Swansea City U21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| 8 | Wigan Athletic U21 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -5 | 10 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town U21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 10 | Charlton Athletic U21 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9 |
| 11 | Barnsley U21 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 8 |
| 12 | Queens Park Rangers U21 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 8 |
| 13 | Peterborough United U21 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -8 | 8 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday U21 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 15 | Colchester United U21 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -7 | 6 |
| 16 | Hull City U21 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 5 |
| 17 | Millwall U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -7 | 0 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Bolton Wanderers Res. win, at 82.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 3–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 65% and over 2.5 goals at 84%.
A 82% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
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.