Bolton vs Northampton prediction 28.01.2025 | League One
Bolton Wanderers
Kick off:
Date:
Northampton Town
1
1.40
X
4.80
2
7.80
Contents
- Competition: League One
- Date: Tuesday, 28th January, 2025
- Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
- Venue: Toughsheet Community Stadium (Bolton)
Last year, Bolton managed to secure the Playoffs after finishing third in the regular phase, missing the direct promotion by five points. They eventually failed to come out of the playoffs, and everyone expected they would have another good season where they would battle for promotion. However, right now, reaching the playoffs seems like their maximum, as they are in 9th place with 41 points from 27 matches - one point away from the playoff spots. Direct promotion is already 14 points away, and reaching the playoffs is a much more realistic goal.
Northampton are a team that regularly traveled between League One and League Two in the 21st century. In the last year, they had a good season, finishing 14th, not even close to the relegation zone. This season, however, they are not doing a good job and are currently sitting in 20th place with 27 points. Still, they are a comfortable six points away from the relegation zone, but their form is a reason for concern, considering they won just once in the last nine games in all competitions.
Bolton vs Northampton pick: Under 2.5 goals
Bolton haves been insistent, and it seems that poor offensive performance is the main problem. In the last five games, the Wanderers scored one or zero goals on four occasions. So, it is unreal to expect a great offensive performance against anyone.
Northampton have been fantastic for this bet, with the last five games finishing with fewer than three goals. While they are constantly struggling to score and have scored only twice during that period, their defense has improved. They kept a clean sheet in three of the last five matches!
Also, Northampton scored one or zero goals in 12 road games in all competitions, so we are not expecting much from them in this game.
Considering all the above, an under 2.5 goals bet seems like the best bet for this League One tie.
Bolton Wanderers vs Northampton Town Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Northampton Town
2 : 4
Bolton Wanderers
League One
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Northampton Town
1 : 1
Bolton Wanderers
League One
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Bolton Wanderers
2 : 1
Northampton Town
League One
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Bolton Wanderers
2 : 1
Northampton Town
League One
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Northampton Town
0 : 1
Bolton Wanderers
League One
Bolton team news
On January 9th, the club added Joel Randall from Peterborough United on a free transfer. The 25-year-old forward became a valuable part of the rotation and has started in two of three games, scoring one goal.
After his arrival, the club decided to let go of Dion Charles, who was their starting striker in the first part of the season. Charles joined Huddersfield for 750.000 euros.
Last matches of Bolton Wanderers
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Huddersfield Town
0 : 1
Bolton Wanderers
League One
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Bolton Wanderers
1 : 2
Charlton Athletic
League One
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Bolton Wanderers
2 : 2
Cambridge United
League One
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Lincoln City F.C
0 : 1
Bolton Wanderers
EFL Trophy
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Rotherham United
3 : 1
Bolton Wanderers
League One
Bolton Wanderers lineup
Goalkeeper
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20
Luke Southwood
Defenders
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12
Josh Dacres-Cogley
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2
Gethin Jones
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15
William Forrester
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6
George Johnston
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23
Szabolcs Schon
Midfielders
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16
Aaron Morley
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17
Klaidi Lolos
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4
George Thomason
Forwards
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19
Aaron Collins
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31
Joel Randall
Northampton team news
The team was active during the transfer window, adding four players - Liam Shaw, Terry Taylor, Timothy Eyoma, and Martyn Waghorn. The first three already found their spots in the starting eleven, and Northampton probably started playing better defense because of them.
Last matches of Northampton Town
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Wycombe Wanderers
0 : 0
Northampton Town
League One
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Northampton Town
0 : 1
Lincoln City F.C
League One
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Burton Albion
0 : 1
Northampton Town
League One
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Northampton Town
0 : 0
Stevenage
League One
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Shrewsbury Town
1 : 1
Northampton Town
League One
Northampton Town lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Nikola Tzanev
Defenders
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3
Aaron McGowan
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6
Jordan Willis
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28
Timothy Eyoma
Midfielders
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22
Timothy Eyoma
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29
Liam Shaw
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18
Cameron McGeehan
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16
Terry Taylor
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10
Mitchell Pinnock
Forwards
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7
Sam Hoskins
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9
Tom Eaves
3 Reasons why we should see fewer than three goals
- Bolton scored one or zero goals in four of the last five games
- Northampton were under 2.5 goals in the last five matches
- Northampton kept a clean sheet in three of the last four games
Main prediction Bolton Wanderers - Northampton Town
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Melbet
2.09
Additional predictions
Bolton Wanderers & Northampton Town current standing in League One
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City | 25 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 43 - 18 | +25 | 57 |
| 2 | Wycombe Wanderers | 27 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 52 - 28 | +24 | 55 |
| 3 | Wrexham | 27 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 39 - 21 | +18 | 52 |
| 4 | Huddersfield Town | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 39 - 22 | +17 | 48 |
| 5 | Stockport County | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 42 - 28 | +14 | 44 |
| 6 | Barnsley | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 40 - 37 | +3 | 42 |
| 7 | Leyton Orient | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 34 - 22 | +12 | 41 |
| 8 | Reading | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 40 - 38 | +2 | 41 |
| 9 | Bolton Wanderers | 27 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 40 - 41 | -1 | 41 |
| 10 | Charlton Athletic | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 32 - 26 | +6 | 40 |
| 11 | Lincoln City | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 34 - 31 | +3 | 38 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town | 25 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 34 - 31 | +3 | 37 |
| 13 | Rotherham United | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 30 - 30 | 0 | 34 |
| 14 | Blackpool | 26 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 37 - 38 | -1 | 34 |
| 15 | Stevenage | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 20 - 22 | -2 | 34 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 26 - 26 | 0 | 33 |
| 17 | Exeter City | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 30 - 36 | -6 | 32 |
| 18 | Bristol Rovers | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 25 - 41 | -16 | 28 |
| 19 | Peterborough United | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 43 - 52 | -9 | 27 |
| 20 | Northampton Town | 27 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 24 - 40 | -16 | 27 |
| 21 | Burton Albion | 27 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 27 - 42 | -15 | 21 |
| 22 | Cambridge United | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 27 - 47 | -20 | 21 |
| 23 | Crawley Town | 25 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 25 - 46 | -21 | 21 |
| 24 | Shrewsbury Town | 26 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 26 - 46 | -20 | 20 |