Bolton vs Bradford City Prediction & Betting Tips

Bolton vs Bradford City Match Preview

Bolton return to the UniBol riding a dominant home surge that has turned their stadium into one of League One’s most unforgiving venues. The Trotters are scoring freely, defending with control and carrying clear rhythm heading into this clash.

Bradford, meanwhile, travel with an unpredictable profile built on draws, late goals and defensive lapses. With both betting tips leaning toward a high-tempo contest edged by the hosts, this fixture promises an open and lively affair.

Bolton’s Home Form Turning into a Statement Run

Bolton’s recent home record is exceptional. They’ve won five straight at the UniBol, scoring at least two in every match and keeping three clean sheets in that stretch. The 4-0 demolition of Port Vale and the 3-0 against AFC Wimbledon show how relentless they can be when momentum builds. Even tighter matches such as the 2-1 win over Peterborough came with Bolton creating the clearer chances.

Their broader form carries the same sharp edge. Wins over Cardiff and Huddersfield highlight their consistency, and even the occasional setback has come away from home. With a strong scoring presence and a back line that concedes very little in front of their supporters, Bolton look well positioned to impose themselves again.

Bradford’s Away Form Mixed but Always Competitive

Bradford arrive with a habit of staying in games without fully controlling them. Recent away results include 1-1 at Stevenage, 2-2 at Rotherham and a strong 1-3 win at Cardiff. They can hurt teams on transition and often find goals, but they also concede regularly, failing to keep a clean sheet in any of their last five road fixtures.

Their overall run mirrors that inconsistency. Home results swing between 2-2 draws and narrow defeats like the 1-2 against Burton Albion. Bradford carry enough attacking threat to trouble Bolton, but their defensive structure remains vulnerable at key moments.

Bolton vs Bradford City Prediction

The suggestion of a Bolton win combined with Both Teams To Score fits perfectly with the form on display. Bolton are scoring at will at home and Bradford have found the net in seven of their last eight league outings. However, Bradford’s defensive fragility should tilt the balance toward the hosts over ninety minutes.

Over 3.5 goals also aligns with both sides’ patterns. Bolton have hit four more than once recently and Bradford have been involved in multiple high-scoring draws.

Afolabi Ezekiel- November 19, 2025

Bolton vs Bradford City Betting Tips

Bolton Win & Both Teams To Score

OK

3.25 Odds

Over 3.5 Goals

OK

2.62 Odds