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As Sheffield United prepares to host Bolton Wanderers in the English League Championship on September 1, 2026, the match promises to be a compelling encounter between two teams with similar recent form, each winning 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Sheffield United’s home advantage could play a crucial role in this matchup, as they have shown resilience at Bramall Lane. Their tactical approach typically emphasizes solid defense coupled with swift counter-attacks, which could exploit any gaps in Bolton’s backline. The home side’s odds reflect confidence, standing at 1.51 for a victory.
Bolton Wanderers, on the other hand, will look to build on their recent successes by maintaining a strong midfield presence and utilizing set-pieces, a potential area where they can capitalize. Their away odds of 6.12 suggest that bookmakers see them as substantial underdogs, indicating the need for an extraordinary performance to secure points.
According to model predictions, there’s a 63.9% likelihood of a Sheffield United victory, with a projected final score of 2:0. However, matches can be unpredictable, and both teams will aim to seize opportunities. Fans can expect an engaging contest as both sides vie for crucial points in the chase for league stability.
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| Sheff Utd 57.2% |
Draw 23.8% |
Bolton 19% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.70 | 3.98 | 4.91 | |
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1.67 | 3.84 | 4.80 | |
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1.65 | 3.90 | 4.85 | |
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1.69 | 3.98 | 4.63 | |
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1.61 | 4.00 | 4.90 |
Latest Results
| 29.08.26 Cardiff City – Sheffield United – 2:2 25.08.26 Blackburn Rovers – Sheffield United – 1:2 22.08.26 Swansea City – Sheffield United – 0:0 15.08.26 Sheffield United – Birmingham City – 0:0 09.08.26 Mansfield Town – Sheffield United – 0:3 |
29.08.26 Bolton Wanderers – Lincoln City – 0:1 22.08.26 Queens Park Rangers – Bolton Wanderers – 0:0 15.08.26 Bolton Wanderers – Preston North End – 2:1 08.08.26 Sheffield Wednesday – Bolton Wanderers – 1:0 01.08.26 Bolton Wanderers – NAC Breda – 1:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 02.02.19 Sheffield United – Bolton Wanderers – 2:0 25.08.18 Bolton Wanderers – Sheffield United – 0:3 30.12.17 Sheffield United – Bolton Wanderers – 0:1 12.09.17 Bolton Wanderers – Sheffield United – 0:1 25.02.17 Sheffield United – Bolton Wanderers – 2:0 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Wolves | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9:4 | 5 | 7 |
| 2 | Swansea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | QPR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | Millwall | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 5 | 6 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | Charlton | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 2 | 6 |
| 7 | West Brom | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 | Birmingham | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 5 |
| 9 | Watford | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 5 |
| 10 | Bolton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 4 |
| 11 | Blackburn | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 | Cardiff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5:5 | 0 | 3 |
| 13 | Portsmouth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 0 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Utd | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 3 |
| 15 | West Ham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | -1 | 2 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 2 |
| 17 | Burnley | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | -2 | 1 |
| 18 | Bristol City | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | -2 | 1 |
| 19 | Derby | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | -4 | 1 |
| 20 | Preston | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 0 |
| 21 | Lincoln | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 0 |
| 22 | Norwich | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | -4 | 0 |
| 23 | Stoke | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:9 | -6 | 0 |
| 24 | Southampton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 1 | -1 |
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