Bolton vs Portsmouth Prediction

Championship · Sat 21 Nov 2026
England flag England : Championship
BoltonDLLWL
16:00
Sat 21 Nov, 16:00
PortsmouthDWDWL
Kick-offSat 21 Nov, 16:00
Our tip2
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence60%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
BoltonDLLWL
06 Nov 26ADerby1 - 3Championship
03 Nov 26ACharlton1 - 0Championship
31 Oct 26HBristol City2 - 3Championship
23 Oct 26HMiddlesbrough1 - 5Championship
17 Oct 26ASouthampton0 - 0Championship
PortsmouthDWDWL
07 Nov 26HStoke City1 - 2Championship
03 Nov 26HSwansea3 - 1Championship
31 Oct 26ABurnley0 - 0Championship
24 Oct 26HMillwall2 - 1Championship
20 Oct 26AWolves1 - 1Championship

Head to head

Bolton 2 · Draws 2 · Portsmouth 5 (9 meetings)

13 Apr 24Bolton1 - 1PortsmouthLeague One
11 Dec 23Portsmouth2 - 0BoltonLeague One
28 Feb 23Portsmouth3 - 1BoltonLeague One
14 Jan 23Bolton3 - 0PortsmouthLeague One
10 Jan 23Bolton1 - 0PortsmouthEFL Trophy
05 Apr 22Bolton1 - 1PortsmouthLeague One
30 Oct 21Portsmouth1 - 0BoltonLeague One
18 Jan 20Bolton0 - 1PortsmouthLeague One
28 Sep 19Portsmouth1 - 0BoltonLeague One

Full head to head: Bolton vs Portsmouth →

Our prediction

Portsmouth to win

Double chance
12  •  Bolton or Portsmouth
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
Confidence
60%

Our record

Our tips in Championshiplast 30 days
33/6154%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

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Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
80%
Over 2.5: 55%Under 2.5: 45%
Expected goals
1.22Bolton
2.90Total
1.68Portsmouth

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 11%
1 – 2 Portsmouth win 9%
0 – 1 Portsmouth win 9%
0 – 2 Portsmouth win 8%
2 – 1 Bolton win 7%
0 – 3 Portsmouth win 4% Our pick

Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Bolton35%
Draw11%
Portsmouth54%

Bolton vs Portsmouth preview

Bolton host Portsmouth in the Championship (England) on Saturday 21 November 2026 at 16:00 Nigerian time. Here is our prediction, the odds, both teams' recent form and their head-to-head record.

Our model gives Bolton a 35% chance of winning, the draw 11% and Portsmouth 54%. That makes our pick Portsmouth to win with 60% confidence. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Bolton or Portsmouth) covers two of the three results.

Goals: we expect about 2.9 goals (1.2 for Bolton, 1.7 for Portsmouth). The chance of three or more goals is 55%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (80% confidence).

Form and head to head

Bolton have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-L-L-W-L), scoring 5 and conceding 11. Portsmouth have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (D-W-D-W-L), scoring 7 and conceding 5. In their last 9 meetings, Bolton won 2, Portsmouth won 5 and 2 ended level. In the table, Bolton are 18th with 17 points and Portsmouth are 11th with 22 points.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Bolton vs Portsmouth?

Our prediction is Portsmouth to win (60% confidence). Win chances: Bolton 35%, draw 11%, Portsmouth 54%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Bolton vs Portsmouth?

We expect about 2.9 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 55%).

What time is Bolton vs Portsmouth?

Bolton vs Portsmouth (Championship) kicks off on Saturday 21 November 2026 at 16:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Bolton vs Portsmouth?

The double chance 12 (Bolton or Portsmouth) covers two outcomes. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.

Championship table

Bolton18th17 pts
Portsmouth11th22 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Birmingham 15852 1429
2 Middlesbrough 15852 1129
3 Stoke City 15924 629
4 Wolves 15843 828
5 West Brom 15843 828
6 Swansea 15825 426
7 Southampton 15843 1424
8 QPR 15663 624
9 West Ham 15654 1423
10 Sheffield Utd 15645 222
11 Portsmouth 15645 222
12 Norwich 15708 821
13 Blackburn 15636 -121
14 Cardiff 15465 018
15 Wrexham 15465 -218
16 Millwall 15537 -418
17 Bristol City 15537 -818
18 Bolton 15528 -917
19 Charlton 15456 -1017
20 Watford 15438 -1015
21 Lincoln 15438 -1115
22 Burnley 15177 -910
23 Derby 15249 -1610
24 Preston 152211 -178