Bolton vs Middlesbrough Prediction

Championship · Fri 23 Oct 2026

England : Championship

Bolton

20:00

Fri 23 Oct, 20:00

Middlesbrough

Kick-offFri 23 Oct, 20:00

Our tip2 @ 1.57

GoalsOver 2.5

Confidence75%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away

Head to head

Our prediction

Middlesbrough to win

@ 1.57

Backup prediction

X2 • Draw or Middlesbrough

@ 1.17

Confidence

75%

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5

Over 2.5

Confidence

85%

Over 2.5: 63%Under 2.5: 37%

Expected goals

1.52Bolton

3.23Total

1.71Middlesbrough

Win probability

Bolton11%

Draw23%

Middlesbrough66%

Odds (1X2)

14.80

X4.20

21.57

Bolton vs Middlesbrough preview

Bolton host Middlesbrough in the Championship (England) on Friday 23 October 2026 at 20:00 Nigerian time. Here is our prediction, the odds, both teams' recent form and their head-to-head record.

Our model gives Bolton a 11% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Middlesbrough 66%. That makes our pick Middlesbrough to win with 75% confidence at odds of 1.57. For a safer option, the double chance X2 (Draw or Middlesbrough) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.17.

Goals: we expect about 3.2 goals (1.5 for Bolton, 1.7 for Middlesbrough). The chance of three or more goals is 63%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (85% confidence).

Form and head to head

In the table, Bolton are 19th with 14 points and Middlesbrough are 1st with 28 points.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Bolton vs Middlesbrough?

Our prediction is Middlesbrough to win (75% confidence) at odds of 1.57. Win chances: Bolton 11%, draw 23%, Middlesbrough 66%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Bolton vs Middlesbrough?

We expect about 3.2 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 63%).

What time is Bolton vs Middlesbrough?

Bolton vs Middlesbrough (Championship) kicks off on Friday 23 October 2026 at 20:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Bolton vs Middlesbrough?

The double chance X2 (Draw or Middlesbrough) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.17. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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Championship table

Bolton19th14 pts

Middlesbrough1st28 pts

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Middlesbrough	13	8	4	1	13	28
2	Swansea	13	8	2	3	7	26
3	Wolves	13	7	3	3	7	24
4	West Brom	13	7	3	3	5	24
5	Southampton	13	8	3	2	15	23
6	Birmingham	13	6	5	2	10	23
7	Stoke City	13	7	2	4	4	23
8	West Ham	13	6	4	3	15	22
9	QPR	13	5	5	3	5	20
10	Sheffield Utd	13	5	4	4	2	19
11	Portsmouth	13	5	4	4	1	19
12	Millwall	13	5	3	5	2	18
13	Blackburn	13	5	3	5	-1	18
14	Bristol City	13	5	3	5	-2	18
15	Norwich	13	5	0	8	-1	15
16	Lincoln	13	4	3	6	-9	15
17	Cardiff	13	3	5	5	-1	14
18	Wrexham	13	3	5	5	-4	14
19	Bolton	13	4	2	7	-8	14
20	Charlton	13	3	5	5	-10	14
21	Watford	13	3	2	8	-11	11
22	Burnley	13	1	6	6	-8	9
23	Derby	13	1	4	8	-14	7
24	Preston	13	1	2	10	-17	5