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Simons X.
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Tanganga J.
Assist: Peck S.
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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
65%
15%
20%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Sheffield Utd
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
65%
/ High Confidence
- Sheffield Utd have won more games recently than Bolton.
- Win probability leans Sheffield Utd's way, sitting at 60%.
- 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) 74.6%
Sheffield Utd Clean Sheet 20%
Bolton Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Sheffield Utd | Bolton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 27 | 29 |
| Wins | 12 | 11 |
| Draws | 8 | 9 |
| Losses | 7 | 9 |
| Goals Scored | 1.56 | 1.59 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.19 | 1.34 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.63 | 1.00 |
| 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 0.91
Avg xA / game 0.56
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Sheffield Utd 58 / 100
Bolton 18 / 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 81% of recent matches (27 games).
Bolton has conceded goals in 76% of their last 29 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
1.63 Goals Scored 0.88
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.63
75% Over 1.5 50%
75% Over 2.5 50%
38% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Sheffield Utd
(Home) 08 Sept
Blackburn
1 : 2 Sheffield Utd
05 Sept
Sheffield Utd
1 : 3 Norwich
01 Sept
Sheffield Utd
3 : 2 Bolton
29 Aug
Cardiff
2 : 2 Sheffield Utd
25 Aug
Blackburn
1 : 2 Sheffield Utd
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05 Sept
Sheffield Utd
1 : 3 Norwich
01 Sept
Sheffield Utd
3 : 2 Bolton
15 Aug
Sheffield Utd
0 : 0 Birmingham
21 Jul
Sheffield Utd
3 : 1 Huddersfield
25 Apr
Sheffield Utd
2 : 3 Preston
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Bolton
(Away) 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
29 Aug
Bolton
0 : 1 Lincoln City
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05 Sept
Millwall
4 : 0 Bolton
01 Sept
Sheffield Utd
3 : 2 Bolton
22 Aug
QPR
0 : 0 Bolton
08 Aug
Sheffield Wed
1 : 0 Bolton
28 Jul
Fleetwood Town
1 : 1 Bolton
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 20:9 | 14 |
| 2 | Swansea | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11:5 | 14 |
| 3 | West Brom | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10:7 | 14 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:8 | 13 |
| 5 | QPR | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8:5 | 12 |
| 6 | Charlton | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6:7 | 12 |
| 7 | Southampton | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 18:8 | 10 |
| 8 | Birmingham | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10:9 | 10 |
| 9 | Stoke City | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11:11 | 10 |
| 10 | Bristol City | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:11 | 10 |
| 11 | Norwich | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 13:13 | 9 |
| 12 | Millwall | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11:11 | 9 |
| 13 | Sheffield Utd | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:8 | 9 |
| 14 | Wolves | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:10 | 8 |
| 15 | Blackburn | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:10 | 8 |
| 16 | Lincoln City | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5:6 | 8 |
| 17 | Watford | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:9 | 8 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:8 | 7 |
| 19 | Wrexham | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7:11 | 7 |
| 20 | Bolton | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7:12 | 7 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7:11 | 4 |
| 22 | Derby | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:13 | 4 |
| 23 | Preston | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6:13 | 3 |
| 24 | Burnley | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8:16 | 3 |
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