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Southampton vs Bolton - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Championship St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
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02:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Southampton host Bolton in the Championship. This matchup has a clear pattern when you look at past meetings. Southampton have averaged 2.04 scored and 1.04 conceded recently, against Bolton's 1.46 scored and 1.39 conceded. Head-to-head, Southampton have won 0 to Bolton's 4, with 1 draws. They last met on Aug 24, 2010, ending 0:1. The numbers (2.19 xG vs 1.38) point toward Southampton. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.

Win Probability Meter

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

53%
Southampton
15%
Draws
32%
Bolton
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Southampton

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

53% / Medium Confidence
  • Bolton haven't matched Southampton's recent run of results.
  • Model gives Southampton a 53% chance of winning this.
  • 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%).
  • These two have met 5 times recently and Bolton have taken 4 of them.

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 56.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 25%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.4%
Southampton Clean Sheet 17%
Bolton Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Southampton Bolton
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 18 10
Draws 6 8
Losses 4 10
Goals Scored 2.04 1.46
Goals Conceded 1.04 1.39
Expected Goals (xG) 2.19 1.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 24, 2010 EFL Cup
Southampton vs Bolton
0:1
Apr 19, 2005 Premier League
Bolton vs Southampton
1:1
Aug 25, 2004 Premier League
Southampton vs Bolton
1:2
Apr 24, 2004 Premier League
Southampton vs Bolton
1:2
Dec 16, 2003 EFL Cup
Bolton vs Southampton
1:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Southampton 66 / 100
Bolton 14 / 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
Southampton Bolton

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Southampton 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

Attacking prowess: Southampton scored in 96% of their last 28 outings.

Bolton let in goals in 75% of their last 28 matches.

Historical meetings average 2.00 goals per match.

Southampton has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Southampton VS Bolton
2.38 Goals Scored 1.25
1.5 Goals Conceded 2
100% Over 1.5 63%
75% Over 2.5 63%
63% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Southampton

(Home)
11 Oct
Southampton
1 : 0
Portsmouth
19 Sept
Wrexham
2 : 1
Southampton
12 Sept
Southampton
4 : 1
Bristol City
08 Sept
Southampton
3 : 1
Swansea
05 Sept
Lincoln City
1 : 1
Southampton
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Bolton

(Away)
10 Oct
Bolton
1 : 2
Stoke City
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
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League Standings

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