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Sheffield Utd vs Bolton - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
England
Championship Bramall Lane, Sheffield 
Match Events
1'
1'
Simons X.
4'
4'
Tanganga J.
Assist: Peck S.
39'
39'
Larrazabal G.
AI Match Summary
Sheffield Utd in this Championship matchup, with the score ending 3-2 — backing the pre-match view that favored Sheffield Utd.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
57%
20%
23%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Sheffield Utd
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
57%
/ Medium Confidence
- Sheffield Utd have won more games recently than Bolton.
- Win probability leans Sheffield Utd'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%).
- Sheffield Utd have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.
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 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
Sheffield Utd Clean Sheet 17%
Bolton Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Sheffield Utd | Bolton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
| Wins | 15 | 11 |
| Draws | 6 | 7 |
| Losses | 9 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.1 | 1.57 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.63 | 1.38 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 1, 2026 Championship
Sheffield Utd vs Bolton
3:2
Feb 2, 2019 Championship
Sheffield Utd vs Bolton
2:0
Aug 25, 2018 Championship
Bolton vs Sheffield Utd
0:3
Dec 30, 2017 Championship
Sheffield Utd vs Bolton
0:1
Sep 12, 2017 Championship
Bolton vs Sheffield Utd
0:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Sheffield Utd Compare
Top Goalscorer Tanganga J.
1 Goals Assists Leader Bamford P.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81
Bolton Compare
Top Goalscorer Simons X.
1 Goals Assists Leader Dalby S.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Sheffield Utd 75 / 100
Bolton 10 / 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
Sheffield Utd Bolton
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Sheffield Utd Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Sheffield Utd found the back of the net in 77% of recent matches (30 games).
Bolton has conceded goals in 73% of their last 30 outings.
These sides typically produce 2.40 goals when they meet.
Solid form: Sheffield Utd remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Sheffield Utd VS Bolton
1.13 Goals Scored 1.75
1 Goals Conceded 2.13
50% Over 1.5 75%
38% Over 2.5 75%
13% Over 3.5 63%
Recent Form & Match History
Sheffield Utd
(Home) 03 Nov
Preston
2 : 3 Sheffield Utd
30 Oct
Sheffield Utd
1 : 0 Wrexham
24 Oct
Sheffield Utd
1 : 1 Derby
17 Oct
Bristol City
0 : 1 Sheffield Utd
14 Oct
Portsmouth
3 : 2 Sheffield Utd
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30 Oct
Sheffield Utd
1 : 0 Wrexham
24 Oct
Sheffield Utd
1 : 1 Derby
10 Oct
Sheffield Utd
3 : 0 Lincoln City
13 Sept
Sheffield Utd
0 : 1 Wolves
05 Sept
Sheffield Utd
1 : 3 Norwich
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Bolton
(Away) 06 Nov
Derby
3 : 1 Bolton
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
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06 Nov
Derby
3 : 1 Bolton
03 Nov
Charlton
0 : 1 Bolton
17 Oct
Southampton
0 : 0 Bolton
13 Oct
Wolves
1 : 3 Bolton
20 Sept
Norwich
3 : 4 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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