Huddersfield vs Bolton prediction and betting tips on January 25, 2025
Bolton
On January 25, the "John Smith's Stadium" will host the 28th round of England's League One, where Huddersfield will face Bolton. I suggest betting on goals/cards/winners for this match.
Huddersfield
The team once dominated English football. Although those days are long gone, Huddersfield managed to briefly return to the top level under David Wagner, who not only secured promotion but also kept the team in the Premier League. However, their stay lasted just a year before Wagner lost his job. Since then, the "Terriers" have fallen to the Championship, where they languished until finishing second-to-last last spring.
In an effort to make an immediate return from League One, the club's management retained a competitive squad and appointed Michael Duff as head coach. Duff began strongly, exceeding expectations, but the momentum didn’t last. After enduring a slump with five losses in six games, the team managed to recover. Notably, they haven’t suffered a league defeat since October, except for an unexpected early FA Cup exit that same month. In their last match, however, they could only draw 2-2 with Blackpool.
Bolton
Bolton holds a special place in the hearts of long-time English football fans, primarily due to Sam Allardyce's era. The "Big Sam" squad could beat anyone and regularly contended for European competitions. However, changes in ownership and management led to a chain of failures, culminating in their drop to the fourth tier of English football. Since then, they’ve climbed back up and even finished third in League One last season, though they fell short in the playoffs.
This season, Ian Evatt's side has struggled to replicate their past form. While they haven’t been outright failures, they’ve been underwhelming, with victories in less than half their matches, leaving their top-six hopes increasingly uncertain. Even against Cambridge in their last game, they could only manage a 2-2 draw.
Match Facts
- Huddersfield have drawn three of their last four matches.
- 44% of Huddersfield Town’s games feature both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.4 goals per match.
- Bolton have won just once in their last three matches.
Head-to-Head
The "Terriers" have won four consecutive matches against Bolton, including their earlier League One meeting this season. However, Bolton secured a 3-1 victory in the Football League Trophy last season.
Huddersfield vs Bolton Prediction
Bookmakers favor the hosts. We recommend betting on Huddersfield to secure a win against this mid-table opponent (odds: 1.99).
