Bolton Wanderers vs Bradford City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 09 May

Bolton Wanderers

D L W D D

5th place in England League 1

1-0

09/05/2026 15:00

Bradford City

W L D D D

4th place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Bolton Wanderers vs Bradford City on 09 May 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Bolton Wanderers vs Bradford City preview before placing your bet.

Bolton Wanderers will face Bradford City in England League 1 on May 9, 2026 at 15:00.
Bolton Wanderers are currently 5th with 75 points after 46 matches.
Bradford City sit 4th with 77 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.83.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2026-05-09

Bolton Wanderers vs Bradford City - Prediction & Odds

Bolton Wanderers

Bradford City

2026-05-09 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 09/05/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Lincoln City	103	46	31	10	5	89	41	48
02 Cardiff City	91	46	27	10	9	90	50	40
03 Stockport County	77	46	22	11	13	71	58	13
04 Bradford City	77	46	22	11	13	58	51	7
05 Bolton Wanderers	75	46	19	18	9	70	52	18
06 Stevenage Borough	75	46	21	12	13	49	46	3
07 Luton Town	74	46	21	11	14	68	56	12
08 Plymouth Argyle	73	46	22	7	17	75	63	12
09 Huddersfield Town	67	46	18	13	15	74	64	10
10 Mansfield Town	65	46	16	17	13	62	50	12
11 Wycombe Wanderers	63	46	17	12	17	69	58	11
12 Reading	63	46	16	15	15	64	60	4
13 Blackpool	60	46	17	9	20	54	65	-11
14 Doncaster Rovers	60	46	17	9	20	50	69	-19
15 Barnsley	59	46	15	14	17	68	73	-5
16 Wigan Athletic	56	46	14	14	18	49	58	-9
17 Burton Albion	54	46	13	15	18	50	60	-10
18 Peterborough United	53	46	15	8	23	64	68	-4
19 AFC Wimbledon	53	46	15	8	23	51	72	-21
20 Leyton Orient	52	46	14	10	22	59	71	-12
21 Exeter City	49	46	12	13	21	52	61	-9
22 Port Vale	42	46	10	12	24	36	61	-25
23 Rotherham United	41	46	10	11	25	41	71	-30
24 Northampton Town	35	46	9	8	29	39	74	-35

Head To Head

25/04/2026 10:00

Bradford City

1 - 1

Bolton Wanderers

ENG L1

02/12/2025 15:00

Bolton Wanderers

3 - 0

Bradford City

EFL Trophy

22/11/2025 11:00

Bolton Wanderers

0 - 0

Bradford City

ENG L1

06/03/2021 11:00

Bradford City

1 - 1

Bolton Wanderers

ENG L2

27/10/2020 15:00

Bolton Wanderers

1 - 0

Bradford City

ENG L2

05/09/2020 10:00

Bolton Wanderers

1 - 2

Bradford City

ENG LC

Bradford City

33%

Draw

50%

Bolton Wanderers

17%

Bolton Wanderers Last 6 matches

02/05/2026 10:00

Bolton Wanderers 2 - 3 Luton Town

ENG L1

25/04/2026 10:00

Bradford City 1 - 1 Bolton Wanderers

ENG L1

18/04/2026 07:30

Bolton Wanderers 3 - 3 Huddersfield Town

ENG L1

14/04/2026 14:45

Bolton Wanderers 5 - 1 Stevenage Borough

ENG L1

11/04/2026 07:30

Cardiff City 2 - 0 Bolton Wanderers

ENG L1

06/04/2026 10:00

Bolton Wanderers 2 - 2 Stockport County

ENG L1

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Bradford City

02/05/2026 10:00

Exeter City 1 - 2 Bradford City

ENG L1

25/04/2026 10:00

Bradford City 1 - 1 Bolton Wanderers

ENG L1

21/04/2026 14:45

Bradford City 1 - 1 Plymouth Argyle

ENG L1

18/04/2026 07:30

Barnsley 2 - 2 Bradford City

ENG L1

11/04/2026 10:00

Bradford City 0 - 1 Stevenage Borough

ENG L1

06/04/2026 10:00

Wycombe Wanderers 1 - 2 Bradford City

ENG L1

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Played games

Bolton Wanderers

Bradford City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.55

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.08

Scored

Avg. per game

1.21

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.10

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 49 matches

YesNo

39 (80%)10 (20%)

In last 49 matches

NoYes

38 (79%)10 (21%)

Bolton Wanderers

Recent matches

Bradford City

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

/Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Bolton Wanderers

Bradford City

Shots

Bolton Wanderers

Total shots

16.56 avg / game

Blocked

228 total

Avg. 5.07

Bradford City

Total shots

12.60 avg / game

Blocked

176 total

Avg. 4.09

Bolton Wanderers Pass Bradford City

Total passes

22044

Avg. 459 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

59%

Total passes

16800

Avg. 357 / game

Accurate

66%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Bolton Wanderers

Played games

Bradford City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.27

Clean sheets

0.29

6.10

299

Corners

260

5.42

24.90

1220

Throw-ins

1388

28.92

1.31

Offsides

2.06

1.84

GK saves

105

2.19

Bolton Wanderers

DISCIPLINARY

Bradford City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.57

106

2.21

0.06

0.02

9.96

488

Fouls

574

11.96

9.55

468

Tackles

547

11.40

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How We Build the Bolton Wanderers vs Bradford City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Bolton Wanderers vs Bradford City on 09 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England League 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Bolton Wanderers vs Bradford City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Bolton Wanderers's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Bradford City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England League 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England League 1 standings and the England League 1 form table to understand exactly where Bolton Wanderers and Bradford City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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