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Derby vs Bolton - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Championship Pride Park, Derby
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AI Match Summary

The Championship game between Derby and Bolton finished 3-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Derby.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

10%
Derby
20%
Draws
70%
Bolton
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Bolton

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

70% / High Confidence
  • Bolton carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Win probability leans Bolton's way, sitting at 80%.
  • European nights carry their own weight — this Championship fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

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 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75%
Derby Clean Sheet 13%
Bolton Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Derby Bolton
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 7 11
Draws 5 7
Losses 17 11
Goals Scored 1.1 1.52
Goals Conceded 1.72 1.52
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.69
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Nov 6, 2026 Championship
Derby vs Bolton
3:1
Mar 16, 2024 League One
Derby vs Bolton
1:0
Sep 2, 2023 League One
Bolton vs Derby
2:1
Jan 21, 2023 League One
Derby vs Bolton
2:1
Dec 27, 2022 League One
Bolton vs Derby
0:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Derby 11 / 100
Bolton 74 / 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

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Derby Bolton

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Bolton Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Derby scored in 79% of their last 29 outings.

Bolton's defensive record shows goals conceded in 72% of 29 matches.

H2H data points to 2.20 goals as a typical output.

Recent resilience: Derby stayed unbeaten in 1 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Derby VS Bolton
0.75 Goals Scored 1.5
1.88 Goals Conceded 2.25
75% Over 1.5 75%
38% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Derby

(Home)
03 Nov
Derby
0 : 4
Norwich
31 Oct
Millwall
4 : 1
Derby
24 Oct
Sheffield Utd
1 : 1
Derby
17 Oct
Derby
0 : 1
Stoke City
14 Oct
QPR
4 : 1
Derby
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Bolton

(Away)
03 Nov
Charlton
0 : 1
Bolton
31 Oct
Bolton
2 : 3
Bristol City
23 Oct
Bolton
1 : 5
Middlesbrough
17 Oct
Southampton
0 : 0
Bolton
13 Oct
Wolves
1 : 3
Bolton
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Middlesbrough 14 8 4 2 30:19 28
2 Wolves 14 8 3 3 25:17 27
3 Birmingham 14 7 5 2 26:13 26
4 Stoke City 14 8 2 4 22:17 26
5 Swansea 14 8 2 4 21:16 26
6 West Brom 14 7 4 3 20:15 25
7 Southampton 14 8 4 2 29:14 24
8 West Ham 14 6 5 3 36:21 23
9 Sheffield Utd 14 6 4 4 20:17 22
10 Portsmouth 14 6 4 4 19:16 22
11 QPR 14 5 6 3 22:17 21
12 Norwich 14 6 0 8 27:24 18
13 Millwall 14 5 3 6 23:24 18
14 Blackburn 14 5 3 6 20:22 18
15 Bristol City 14 5 3 6 16:19 18
16 Wrexham 14 4 5 5 17:19 17
17 Bolton 14 5 2 7 19:26 17
18 Cardiff 14 3 6 5 22:23 15
19 Lincoln City 14 4 3 7 14:24 15
20 Watford 14 4 2 8 13:23 14
21 Charlton 14 3 5 6 11:22 14
22 Burnley 14 1 7 6 18:26 10
23 Derby 14 1 4 9 11:29 7
24 Preston 14 1 2 11 12:30 5
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