Bolton Wanderers vs Reading Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – September 21

Bolton Wanderers

L L L L D

8th place in England League 1

5-2

21/09/2024 10:00

Reading

W D L W W

7th place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Bolton Wanderers vs Reading on September 21, 2024 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Bolton Wanderers vs Reading preview before placing for you.

Bolton Wanderers are currently 8th with 68 points after 46 matches.
Reading sit 7th with 75 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Bolton Wanderers to win with probability 52%.
Head-to-head history favors Bolton Wanderers, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Reading have one win, while 3 matches ended in draws.

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

10:00

2024-09-21

Bolton Wanderers vs Reading - Prediction & Odds

Bolton Wanderers

Reading

2024-09-21 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 21/09/2024

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

01 Birmingham City	111	46	34	9	3	84	31	53
02 Wrexham	92	46	27	11	8	67	34	33
03 Stockport County	87	46	25	12	9	72	42	30
04 Charlton Athletic	85	46	25	10	11	67	43	24
05 Wycombe Wanderers	84	46	24	12	10	70	45	25
06 Leyton Orient	78	46	24	6	16	72	48	24
07 Reading	75	46	21	12	13	68	57	11
08 Bolton Wanderers	68	46	20	8	18	67	70	-3
09 Blackpool	67	46	17	16	13	72	60	12
10 Huddersfield Town	64	46	19	7	20	58	55	3
11 Lincoln City	61	46	16	13	17	64	56	8
12 Barnsley	61	46	17	10	19	69	73	-4
13 Rotherham United	59	46	16	11	19	54	59	-5
14 Stevenage Borough	57	46	15	12	19	42	50	-8
15 Wigan Athletic	56	46	13	17	16	40	42	-2
16 Exeter City	56	46	15	11	20	49	65	-16
17 Mansfield Town	54	46	15	9	22	60	73	-13
18 Peterborough United	51	46	13	12	21	68	81	-13
19 Northampton Town	51	46	12	15	19	48	66	-18
20 Burton Albion	47	46	11	14	21	49	66	-17
21 Crawley Town	46	46	12	10	24	57	83	-26
22 Bristol Rovers	43	46	12	7	27	44	76	-32
23 Cambridge United	38	46	9	11	26	45	73	-28
24 Shrewsbury Town	33	46	8	9	29	41	79	-38

Head To Head

01/04/2024 10:00

Bolton Wanderers

5 - 2

Reading

ENG L1

16/09/2023 10:00

Reading

2 - 1

Bolton Wanderers

ENG L1

29/01/2019 16:00

Bolton Wanderers

1 - 1

Reading

ENG LCH

18/08/2018 10:00

Reading

0 - 1

Bolton Wanderers

ENG LCH

06/03/2018 16:00

Reading

1 - 1

Bolton Wanderers

ENG LCH

21/11/2017 16:00

Bolton Wanderers

2 - 2

Reading

ENG LCH

Bolton Wanderers

33%

Draw

50%

Reading

17%

Bolton Wanderers Last 6 matches

14/09/2024 10:00

Bolton Wanderers 0 - 4 Huddersfield Town ENG L1

03/09/2024 14:45

Barrow 2 - 3 Bolton Wanderers ENG JPT

31/08/2024 10:00

Bolton Wanderers 0 - 2 Exeter City ENG L1

27/08/2024 14:45

Shrewsbury Town 0 - 2 Bolton Wanderers ENG LC

24/08/2024 10:00

Charlton Athletic 2 - 0 Bolton Wanderers ENG L1

18/08/2024 10:00

Bolton Wanderers 0 - 0 Wrexham ENG L1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Reading

31/08/2024 10:00

Reading 2 - 0 Charlton Athletic ENG L1

24/08/2024 10:00

Wrexham 3 - 0 Reading ENG L1

20/08/2024 14:00

Reading 3 - 1 West Ham U21 ENG JPT

17/08/2024 10:00

Reading 2 - 0 Wigan Athletic ENG L1

13/08/2024 14:45

Colchester United 2 - 2 Reading ENG LC

10/08/2024 12:30

Birmingham City 1 - 1 Reading ENG L1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

308

Avg. per game

1.03

Conceded

186

Avg. per game

0.62

Scored

241

Avg. per game

0.80

Conceded

261

Avg. per game

0.87

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

186 (62%)114 (38%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

171 (57%)129 (43%)

Bolton Wanderers

Recent matches

Reading

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Bolton Wanderers

Reading

Shots

Bolton Wanderers

Total shots

13.45 avg / game

Blocked

893 total

Avg. 4.02

Reading

Total shots

10.80 avg / game

Blocked

683 total

Avg. 3.10

Bolton Wanderers Pass Reading

Total passes

114686

Avg. 450 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

102297

Avg. 392 / game

Accurate

74%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Bolton Wanderers

300

Played games

Reading

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.34

101

Clean sheets

0.22

5.56

1668

Corners

1240

4.13

19.74

5921

Throw-ins

5722

19.07

1.67

501

Offsides

460

1.53

2.20

659

GK saves

793

2.64

Bolton Wanderers

DISCIPLINARY

Reading

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.67

502

510

1.70

0.06

0.04

9.33

2799

Fouls

2995

9.98

11.57

3471

Tackles

3976

13.25

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How We Build the Bolton Wanderers vs Reading Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Bolton Wanderers vs Reading on 21 September 2024 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 Reading 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 Reading'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 Reading sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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