Bradford vs Bolton
💰 Finding the Value
Our model probability vs the consensus across 13 bookmakers. Positive edge means we think this outcome is more likely than the market implies.
| Selection | Odds | Market % | Model % | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Win Value | 6/4 2.50 | 38% | 55% | +17% |
| Draw Value | 9/4 3.30 | 28% | 36% | +8% |
| Bolton Win | 7/4 2.70 | 34% | 9% | -25% |
📊 Heads up: bookmakers disagree
Across 13 bookmakers, the consensus favoured Bradford (38% implied probability). Our engine saw this match differently.
We surface this disagreement so you can weigh both views. The pick above is our engine's, not the bookmakers' — but if you'd usually trust the market, this is worth knowing.
View pre-match analysis What we said before kickoff
⚡ Stakes & Context
- ⬆️ Bradford in promotion hunt (P4)
- 😴 Bolton mid-table (P5) — low motivation
- 📊 Learning: draw probability nudged higher based on League One history
🔍 Key Stats
Form: Bradford averaging 1.17 goals scored at home with recent 2-1 and 2-2 results; Bolton away form shows DLWL with inconsistent performances
H2H: Draw-prone fixture averaging 1.8 goals per game across last 8 meetings, Bolton won the most recent meeting 1-0
Stakes: Bradford in promotion hunt (P4) — high motivation; Bolton mid-table (P5) — effectively a dead rubber, low urgency
Betting: both teams to score, over 2.5 goals — in line with the projected 2-1.
⚔️ Head to Head
Draw-prone series with 4 draws and 3 Bolton wins from last 8; low-scoring pattern with 1.8 goals/game average; however Bradford's promotion motivation is a new contextual factor not present in most prior meetings
🎲 Betting Tips
Both Teams to Score: Yes
The projected 2-1 scoreline has both teams finding the net.
Over 2.5 Goals: Yes
The projected 2-1 scoreline totals 3 goals, clearing the 2.5 line.