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McCann A.
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Dalby S.
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Gale T.
Assist: McAtee J.
AI Match Summary
Bolton in this Championship matchup, with the score ending 2-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Bolton.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
51%
15%
34%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Bolton
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
15%
/ Low Confidence
- Form's been kind to Bolton lately — more wins on the board than Preston.
- Win probability leans Bolton's way, sitting at 36%.
- Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 38%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.4%
Bolton Clean Sheet 19%
Preston Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Bolton | Preston |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 29 |
| Wins | 12 | 6 |
| Draws | 9 | 4 |
| Losses | 9 | 19 |
| Goals Scored | 1.67 | 1.14 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.4 | 1.97 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.44 | 1.25 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 15, 2026 Championship
Bolton vs Preston
2:1
Jul 26, 2025 Club Friendly
Bolton vs Preston
2:0
Jul 20, 2021 Club Friendly
Bolton vs Preston
1:0
Jul 23, 2019 Club Friendly
Preston vs Bolton
0:0
Feb 9, 2019 Championship
Bolton vs Preston
1:2
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Bolton Compare
Top Goalscorer Dalby S.
1 Goals Assists Leader Gale T.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.11
Avg xA / game 0.72
Preston Compare
Top Goalscorer Erabi J.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Bolton 36 / 100
Preston 33 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Bolton Preston
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Preston has conceded goals in 100% of their last 29 outings.
Bolton found the back of the net in 73% of recent matches (30 games).
These sides typically produce 1.80 goals when they meet.
Preston lost 3 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Bolton VS Preston
0.88 Goals Scored 0.88
1.63 Goals Conceded 2
50% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 75%
38% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Bolton
(Home) 20 Sept
Norwich
3 : 4 Bolton
12 Sept
Bolton
1 : 0 Cardiff
08 Sept
Bolton
2 : 3 West Ham
05 Sept
Millwall
4 : 0 Bolton
01 Sept
Sheffield Utd
3 : 2 Bolton
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12 Sept
Bolton
1 : 0 Cardiff
08 Sept
Bolton
2 : 3 West Ham
29 Aug
Bolton
0 : 1 Lincoln City
15 Aug
Bolton
2 : 1 Preston
01 Aug
Bolton
1 : 0 NAC Breda
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Preston
(Away) 19 Sept
QPR
2 : 2 Preston
12 Sept
Preston
0 : 1 Lincoln City
08 Sept
Watford
2 : 1 Preston
05 Sept
Preston
2 : 1 Blackburn
01 Sept
Preston
1 : 3 Bristol City
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19 Sept
QPR
2 : 2 Preston
08 Sept
Watford
2 : 1 Preston
29 Aug
Charlton
1 : 0 Preston
15 Aug
Bolton
2 : 1 Preston
01 Aug
Stockport County
1 : 0 Preston
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22:11 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16:12 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolves | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15:10 | 14 |
| 5 | West Brom | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 14 |
| 6 | QPR | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10:7 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11:12 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7:10 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12:11 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15:15 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7:8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19:10 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:12 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:15 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16:17 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield Utd | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:10 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10:12 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7:14 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8:15 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9:17 | 4 |
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