Bristol Rovers vs Bolton prediction and betting tips on March 21, 2024
Bristol Rovers
One of the fixtures of the English League One will be played on Saturday evening at the "Memorial Stadium", where the local Bristol Rovers will host Bolton. Here's the prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Bristol Rovers
The "Pirates" have failed to showcase their best qualities in the current season and can now perhaps comfortably finish the season. Currently, Bristol Rovers occupy the 14th position in the league table, having accumulated 51 points after 40 matches played. They have a comfortable 12-point gap from the relegation zone, providing them with resilience for the remainder of the season. However, it's worth noting that Bristol Rovers have been performing poorly in recent matches. In the last five rounds, the "Gasheads" have only secured two points, losing three matches in the process. In the last round, Bristol Rovers hosted Shrewsbury and played out a goalless draw (0-0).
Bolton
In turn, Bolton is fighting for the top two spots in the league table, which would allow them to secure promotion without the need for additional matches. Currently, the "Trotters" occupy the third position in the League One table, having accumulated 78 points after 41 matches played. They are trailing Derby in the second place by 4 points, while Portsmouth is comfortably ahead by 9 points. In the last match, Bolton hosted Reading and secured a convincing victory with a scoreline of 5-2. In the last five rounds, Bolton has won twice, drawn twice, and suffered one defeat.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- In the first round, Bristol Rovers defeated Bolton away with a score of 2-1.
- In the last four matches, both teams have consistently scored.
- Only in two out of the last five matches did the total goals exceed 2.5.
Bristol Rovers vs Bolton Prediction
Bolton is considered the favorite in this match, despite losing the first leg encounter. The fact remains that the "Pirates" are currently going through a weak phase, and a motivated Bolton should aim to secure maximum points in this encounter. Our bet is "Bolton to win" with odds of 1.65.
