Bolton vs Cambridge United prediction and betting tips on March 2, 2024
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One of the fixtures of the 36th round of League One will take place on Saturday evening at the "Tafsheet Community" arena, where the local Bolton will host Cambridge United. Here's the forecast for this match from Dailysports experts.
Bolton
The Wanderers are fighting for promotion, but their recent results indicate that maintaining their current positions will be challenging. In the last round, Bolton suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat to Wigan, marking their second consecutive loss. Overall, in the last five League One matches, Bolton has won only two encounters, with one draw and two losses. Currently, Ian Evatt's team occupies the third position in the league table, having amassed 66 points from 34 matches. They trail Derby in second place only on additional parameters, while Portsmouth holds a seven-point advantage over the Wanderers.
Cambridge United
In contrast to their upcoming opponents, the U's have different objectives this season - securing their place in League One. Currently, Mark Bonner's team sits in 16th place in the league table. Cambridge United has gathered 38 points from 34 matches. They are only five points clear of the relegation zone. In the last round, Cambridge suffered a 0-1 defeat to Stevenage away from home, marking their third consecutive loss and significantly worsening their league position. Away from home, Cambridge has only won three out of 16 matches in the current League One campaign.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Bolton defeated Cambridge United 2-1 at home in the first round, following two draws in their previous encounters
- Only in one out of the last five matches has the total exceeded 2.5 goals
- Bolton has won two out of three matches at home, although last season's game ended in a 1-1 draw
Bolton vs Cambridge United Prediction
The hosts are understandably the favorites among bookmakers. The odds for Bolton's victory are not higher than 1.60. It's time for the Wanderers to step up and earn points, and the match against Cambridge presents an excellent opportunity to do so. Our bet is on "Bolton to Win" with odds of 1.60.
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