Bolton Wanderers vs Barnsley predictions, Feb 07, 2026

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In an upcoming English League One clash, Bolton Wanderers will face off against Barnsley FC on February 7, 2026. Bolton comes into this match in a strong position, having won four of their last five games, while Barnsley has won only two of their last five matches.

Bolton Wanderers will enjoy the home advantage for this game, which is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds of 1.63 for a home win. Our model predicts a 60.4% chance of Bolton coming out on top, with a 22.3% likelihood of a draw and an 18.5% chance of an away win for Barnsley.

Tactically, Bolton has been showing solid form recently, with their attacking prowess on display in their recent victories. Barnsley, on the other hand, will need to tighten up their defense if they hope to secure a positive result on the road.

With both teams showing strengths in different areas, this match is poised to be a tightly contested battle. The predicted final score of 2-1 further underlines this expectation of a close and competitive game.

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Bolton 55.5%

Draw 24.5%

Barnsley 20%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

Outrights of English League One Bolton: 7.43% Barnsley: 0.62%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.68	3.84	4.74	Watch and Bet
	1.67	3.6	4.6
	1.64	3.8	4.5

Latest Results

31.01.26 AFC Wimbledon – Bolton Wanderers – 0:1 27.01.26 Bolton Wanderers – Burton Albion – 2:1 24.01.26 Bolton Wanderers – Leyton Orient – 2:1 20.01.26 Stevenage Borough – Bolton Wanderers – 0:0 17.01.26 Wigan Athletic – Bolton Wanderers – 0:1

31.01.26 Barnsley FC – Stevenage Borough – 3:1 27.01.26 Cardiff City – Barnsley FC – 4:0 24.01.26 Reading – Barnsley FC – 2:2 17.01.26 Barnsley FC – Blackpool – 2:1 12.01.26 Liverpool FC – Barnsley FC – 4:1

Facts

Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: ) and 15).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Bolton won 1.

Bolton has shown excellent form with a series of wins in recent matches (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Barnsley has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

In this match, Bolton is considered a favorite.

We predict that Bolton will win today’s game, with odds of 1.65.

In the last 19 head-to-head matches, Bolton won 7 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 28:24. (average 1.5:1.3).

Including home matches between the teams, Bolton won 3 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 12:11. (average 1.2:1.1).

Latest Head To Head

16.08.25 Barnsley FC – Bolton Wanderers – 1:1 12.04.25 Barnsley FC – Bolton Wanderers – 4:1 26.12.24 Bolton Wanderers – Barnsley FC – 1:2 07.05.24 Bolton Wanderers – Barnsley FC – 2:3 03.05.24 Barnsley FC – Bolton Wanderers – 1:3

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Cardiff	29	18	6	5	52:29	23	60
2	Lincoln	29	17	7	5	48:29	19	58
3	Bolton	30	14	10	6	38:27	11	52
4	Stockport County	29	15	7	7	42:35	7	52
5	Bradford City	28	14	7	7	36:31	5	49
6	Huddersfield	30	14	6	10	51:40	11	48
7	Luton	29	12	6	11	38:34	4	42
8	Stevenage	28	11	9	8	30:27	3	42
9	Wycombe	29	10	10	9	36:31	5	40
10	Reading	28	10	10	8	39:35	4	40
11	Mansfield	27	10	8	9	36:30	6	38
12	Peterborough	29	12	2	15	37:39	-2	38
13	Exeter	28	11	4	13	33:30	3	37
14	Plymouth	29	11	4	14	36:42	-6	37
15	Barnsley	25	10	6	9	40:41	-1	36
16	Blackpool	29	9	5	15	35:42	-7	32
17	AFC Wimbledon	27	9	5	13	28:36	-8	32
18	Leyton Orient	29	9	5	15	40:49	-9	32
19	Wigan	28	7	10	11	29:34	-5	31
20	Rotherham	28	8	7	13	31:40	-9	31
21	Burton	28	8	7	13	30:41	-11	31
22	Doncaster	28	8	6	14	31:45	-14	30
23	Northampton	28	8	5	15	24:36	-12	29
24	Port Vale	26	5	6	15	20:37	-17	21

English League One Outrights

1. Cardiff: 1.5 (55.16%)

2. Lincoln City: 3.8 (21.79%)

3. Bolton: 11.13 (7.43%)

4. Stockport County: 20.33 (4.07%)

5. Bradford City: 25.17 (3.29%)

6. Huddersfield: 60.17 (1.38%)

7. Doncaster Rovers: 100 (0.83%)

8. Wimbledon FC: 100 (0.83%)

9. Luton: 117 (0.71%)

10. Barnsley: 133.67 (0.62%)

11. Stevenage: 133.67 (0.62%)

12. Reading: 158.67 (0.52%)

13. Mansfield: 183.67 (0.45%)

14. Wycombe: 192 (0.43%)

15. Peterborough: 233.67 (0.35%)

16. Exeter: 275.33 (0.3%)

17. Plymouth: 317 (0.26%)

18. Wigan: 525.33 (0.16%)

19. Leyton Orient: 692 (0.12%)

20. Blackpool: 692 (0.12%)

21. Burton: 733.67 (0.11%)

22. AFC Wimbledon: 760.4 (0.11%)

23. Doncaster: 860.4 (0.1%)

24. Port Vale: 983.67 (0.08%)

25. Northampton: 983.67 (0.08%)

26. Rotherham: 983.67 (0.08%)

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