Stevenage vs Bolton Prediction 29.10.2024 | League One
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- Competition: League One
- Date: 29.10.2024
- Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
- Venue: Lamex Stadium (Stevenage)
League One might just be the fiercest battleground for Championship promotion this season. Plenty of solid teams — former Premier League contenders, in fact are in the mix: Birmingham, Huddersfield, Reading, Wigan… and let’s not forget Bolton, a name once among the elite.
Stevenage, on the other hand, spent years floating around the lower divisions, but the current season signals a different story. After a stellar start, recent form has faltered with three losses in their last four games, slipping them to the lower half of the table. A real lack of goals stands out as the main issue, only nine scored so far, making them the lowest-scoring team in the league.
Bolton’s journey last season ended in disappointment with a playoff loss to Oxford, stopping them short of Championship promotion. It’s been years of trying to break through, but success has remained elusive. With four losses this season, Bolton still sits in 9th, holding on to hopes of a climb to the top and a real shot at promotion.
Stevenage vs Bolton pick: BOLTON TO WIN AND COVER AH 0
In recent years, Bolton has clearly had the upper hand in head-to-head battles, taking three wins out of the last four meetings since 2021. But this matchup isn’t just about Bolton’s history. Stevenage has hit a rough patch, losing four of their last five games, including a defeat to Peterborough in the EFL Trophy. Given Bolton's stronger form, it feels fair to say they're the better side and still very much in the mix for at least a playoff push. Winning this kind of game is crucial for that goal. So, backing the away team to win with a bit of security and AH 0 looks like the smart move. If it ends in a draw, you get your money back.
vs Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Stevenage
0 : 0
Bolton Wanderers
League One
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Bolton Wanderers
3 : 2
Stevenage
League One
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Bolton Wanderers
1 : 0
Stevenage
League Two
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Stevenage
1 : 2
Bolton Wanderers
League Two
Stevenage team news
Stevenage FC has had a tough run lately, with four losses in five games, which has impacted their league standing. Manager Steve Evans stays confident, and focused on getting the team back to their best for the upcoming matches
Last matches of
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Rotherham United
2 : 0
Stevenage
League One
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Stevenage
0 : 2
Cambridge United
League One
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Mansfield Town
0 : 1
Stevenage
League One
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Peterborough United
2 : 0
Stevenage
EFL Trophy
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Peterborough United
2 : 1
Stevenage
League One
lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Murphy Mahoney
Defenders
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3
Dan Butler
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16
Lewis Freestone
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5
Carl Pierqianni
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14
Kane Smith
Midfielders
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11
Jordan Roberts
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23
Louis Thompson
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19
Jamie Reid
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22
Daniel Philipps
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10
Dan Kemp
Forwards
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30
Jake Younq
Bolton team news
In terms of injuries, Bolton has had a few setbacks. Captain George Thomason remains out, while Nathan Baxter and Eoin Toal are also sidelined. However, Will Forrester has returned to the bench after recovering from a toe injury that kept him out since the season's start.
Last matches of
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Bolton Wanderers
1 : 0
Peterborough United
League One
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Birmingham City
2 : 0
Bolton Wanderers
League One
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Bolton Wanderers
2 : 1
Burton Albion
League One
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Bolton Wanderers
1 : 4
Aston Villa U21
EFL Trophy
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Bolton Wanderers
2 : 2
Shrewsbury Town
League One
lineup
Goalkeeper
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27
Vicente Reyes
Defenders
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15
Jubril Okedina
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5
Michael Morrison
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6
James Gibbons
Midfielders
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2
Liam Bennett
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4
Paul Digby
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14
Korey Smith
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7
James Brophy
Forwards
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11
Dan Nlundulu
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34
Brandon Njuku
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10
Elias Kachunga
Stevenage vs Bolton key betting facts
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Stevenage has struggled recently, losing four of their last five matches
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Bolton has kept a strong record at this stadium, remaining unbeaten here so far
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In the standings, Bolton has the upper hand, sitting three points ahead of Stevenage
Main prediction -
AH2 (0)
Best Odds:
22Bet
1.64
Additional predictions
& current standing in League One
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 23 - 11 | +12 | 29 |
| 2 | Wycombe Wanderers | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 26 - 16 | +10 | 26 |
| 3 | Wrexham | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 21 - 10 | +11 | 25 |
| 4 | Mansfield Town | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 20 - 14 | +6 | 24 |
| 5 | Huddersfield Town | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 19 - 12 | +7 | 22 |
| 6 | Reading | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 20 - 16 | +4 | 22 |
| 7 | Barnsley | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 21 - 18 | +3 | 22 |
| 8 | Lincoln City | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 18 - 15 | +3 | 21 |
| 9 | Bolton Wanderers | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 - 18 | 0 | 20 |
| 10 | Exeter City | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 13 - 10 | +3 | 19 |
| 11 | Charlton Athletic | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 - 14 | +1 | 19 |
| 12 | Stockport County | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 16 - 11 | +5 | 18 |
| 13 | Peterborough United | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 25 - 26 | -1 | 18 |
| 14 | Rotherham United | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 14 - 16 | -2 | 17 |
| 15 | Stevenage | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 9 - 11 | -2 | 17 |
| 16 | Bristol Rovers | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 15 - 20 | -5 | 16 |
| 17 | Northampton Town | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 16 - 18 | -2 | 15 |
| 18 | Blackpool | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19 - 23 | -4 | 15 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 - 9 | +1 | 13 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 11 - 18 | -7 | 11 |
| 21 | Cambridge United | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 11 - 17 | -6 | 10 |
| 22 | Crawley Town | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 12 - 25 | -13 | 10 |
| 23 | Shrewsbury Town | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 13 - 25 | -12 | 8 |
| 24 | Burton Albion | 12 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 13 - 25 | -12 | 4 |