Bradford City vs Bolton Wanderers predictions, Apr 25, 2026

Apr 22, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League One, on Saturday,

Bradford City

Bolton

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As Bradford City prepares to host Bolton Wanderers at Valley Parade on April 25, 2026, both teams approach the fixture with a similar trajectory in recent form, each winning two of their last five matches. This encounter in English League One promises to be competitive, as both sides vie for crucial points as the season progresses.

Bradford City will be keen to leverage their home advantage, where they traditionally perform well. They exhibit a tactical approach focused on high pressing and quick transitions, which could put Bolton’s defense under significant pressure. Conversely, Bolton Wanderers, known for their resilience and structured defense, will likely look to exploit counter-attacking opportunities, attempting to disrupt Bradford’s buildup play.

The bookmakers have placed the odds slightly in favor of an away win at 2.5 compared to Bradford’s 2.6, reflecting the balanced nature of the matchup. Our model predicts a 35.1% chance of a home victory, a 26.2% chance of a draw, and a 38.1% likelihood of an away win, suggesting a tightly contested battle. A predicted final score of 1:1 underscores the uneasy balance between these two sides, leaving fans on edge for what promises to be an intriguing confrontation.

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Bradford
36.2%		 Draw
28%		 Bolton
35.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 2.62 3.5 2.66
MarathonBet 2.58 3.32 2.61 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 2.5 3.1 2.6
Pinnacle 2.6 3.39 2.55

Latest Results

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
06.04.26 Wycombe Wanderers – Bradford City – 1:2
03.04.26 Bradford City – Northampton Town – 1:0		 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
06.04.26 Bolton Wanderers – Stockport County – 2:2
03.04.26 Plymouth Argyle – Bolton Wanderers – 1:2

Facts

  • The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: ) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Bradford won 1.
  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • Bolton may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Bradford won 2 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 7:9. (average 0.9:1.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Bradford won 0 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 3:3. (average 1.5:1.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    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
    05.09.20 Bolton Wanderers – Bradford City – 1:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Lincoln ✔ 44 29 10 5 83:38 45 97
    2 Cardiff ✔ 43 25 10 8 80:44 36 85
    3 Bolton 44 19 17 8 67:48 19 74
    4 Bradford City 44 21 10 13 55:49 6 73
    5 Stockport County 43 20 11 12 64:54 10 71
    6 Stevenage 44 20 11 13 47:45 2 71
    7 Luton 44 19 11 14 63:53 10 68
    8 Plymouth 44 20 7 17 70:60 10 67
    9 Huddersfield 44 17 13 14 69:60 9 64
    10 Reading 44 16 14 14 63:58 5 62
    11 Wycombe 44 16 12 16 63:52 11 60
    12 Mansfield 43 14 16 13 53:45 8 58
    13 Barnsley 43 14 14 15 65:68 -3 56
    14 Wigan 44 14 14 16 49:56 -7 56
    15 Doncaster 44 16 8 20 46:67 -21 56
    16 Blackpool 44 15 9 20 52:65 -13 54
    17 Peterborough 43 15 7 21 62:62 0 52
    18 Burton 44 13 13 18 47:57 -10 52
    19 Leyton Orient 44 14 9 21 57:68 -11 51
    20 AFC Wimbledon 44 14 8 22 50:68 -18 50
    21 Exeter 44 12 12 20 50:58 -8 48
    22 Rotherham ✔ 44 10 10 24 38:67 -29 40
    23 Port Vale 42 9 12 21 33:55 -22 39
    24 Northampton ✔ 43 9 8 26 36:65 -29 35

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