Bolton Wanderers vs Bradford City predictions, May 09, 2026

May 03, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Bolton Wanderers

Bradford City

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As Bolton Wanderers prepare to host Bradford City at the Macron Stadium on May 9, 2026, both teams are seeking a vital win as they navigate through a challenging period. Bolton has struggled to find consistency, managing only one victory in their last five encounters. Their recent performances highlight a need for tactical adjustments, particularly in creating scoring opportunities, as they aim to leverage home advantage.

Bradford City faces a similar predicament, boasting just one win from their last five matches. The visitors have shown resilience but will need to enhance their offensive play to capitalize on any defensive lapses from Bolton. With both teams entering the match with a recent tendency to struggle, the contest is expected to be closely contested.

Bookmaker odds reflect a slight edge for Bolton, listed at 1.88 for a home win compared to Bradford’s odds of 3.84 for an away victory. Probability models suggest a 48.3% chance of a home win, 26.4% for a draw, and 24.5% for an away triumph, indicating a competitive match ahead. Based on these insights, a predicted final score of 2-1 in favor of Bolton aligns with the home team’s aspirations, though the outcome remains uncertain as both teams strive for improvement.

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Bolton
50.8%		 Draw
26.8%		 Bradford
22.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Bwin 1.85 3.4 4.1
bet_at_home 1.83 3.57 4.31
betsson 1.82 3.45 4.25
MarathonBet 1.8 3.6 4.1 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.83 3.3 4
Pinnacle 1.88 3.36 4.13

Latest Results

02.05.26 Bolton Wanderers – Luton Town – 2:3
25.04.26 Bradford City – Bolton Wanderers – 1:1
18.04.26 Bolton Wanderers – Huddersfield Town – 3:3
14.04.26 Bolton Wanderers – Stevenage Borough – 5:1
11.04.26 Cardiff City – Bolton Wanderers – 2:0		 02.05.26 Exeter City – Bradford City – 1:2
25.04.26 Bradford City – Bolton Wanderers – 1:1
21.04.26 Bradford City – Plymouth Argyle – 1:1
18.04.26 Barnsley FC – Bradford City – 2:2
11.04.26 Bradford City – Stevenage Borough – 0:1

Facts

  • First leg.
  • Bolton is Qualified for League One (Play Offs )
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Bolton won 2.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • In this match, Bolton is the team to beat.
  • In the last 9 head-to-head matches, Bolton won 2 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 10:8. (average 1.1:0.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Bolton won 2 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 6:4. (average 1:0.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    25.04.26 Bradford City – Bolton Wanderers – 1:1
    02.12.25 Bolton Wanderers – Bradford City – 3:0
    22.11.25 Bolton Wanderers – Bradford City – 0:0
    06.03.21 Bradford City – Bolton Wanderers – 1:1
    27.10.20 Bolton Wanderers – Bradford City – 1:0

    Standings

    Main

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Lincoln ✔ 46 31 10 5 89:41 48 103
    2 Cardiff ✔ 46 27 10 9 90:50 40 91
    3 Stockport County 46 22 11 13 71:58 13 77
    4 Bradford City 46 22 11 13 58:51 7 77
    5 Bolton ✔ 46 19 18 9 70:52 18 75
    6 Stevenage 46 21 12 13 49:46 3 75
    7 Luton 46 21 11 14 68:56 12 74
    8 Plymouth 46 22 7 17 75:63 12 73
    9 Huddersfield 46 18 13 15 74:64 10 67
    10 Mansfield 46 16 17 13 62:50 12 65
    11 Wycombe 46 17 12 17 69:58 11 63
    12 Reading 46 16 15 15 64:60 4 63
    13 Blackpool 46 17 9 20 54:65 -11 60
    14 Doncaster 46 17 9 20 50:69 -19 60
    15 Barnsley 46 15 14 17 68:73 -5 59
    16 Wigan 46 14 14 18 49:58 -9 56
    17 Burton 46 13 15 18 50:60 -10 54
    18 Peterborough 46 15 8 23 64:68 -4 53
    19 AFC Wimbledon 46 15 8 23 51:72 -21 53
    20 Leyton Orient 46 14 10 22 59:71 -12 52
    21 Exeter 46 12 13 21 52:61 -9 49
    22 Port Vale ✔ 46 10 12 24 36:61 -25 42
    23 Rotherham ✔ 46 10 11 25 41:71 -30 41
    24 Northampton ✔ 46 9 8 29 39:74 -35 35

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