Southampton vs Bolton Prediction, Tips & Odds
Southampton vs Bolton
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The model favours Southampton to win against Bolton, with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Southampton currently sits in 13th place in the Championship, having collected 10 points from 8 matches. Their season has seen them score 19 goals while conceding 10, resulting in a positive goal difference of 9. Their recent form shows two wins, two draws, and one loss in the last five matches, indicating a solid offensive capability. Bolton, on the other hand, is positioned just below Southampton in 15th place, also with 10 points from 8 matches. They have struggled defensively, conceding 15 goals against their 11 scored, which gives them a negative goal difference of 4. Their recent form is concerning, with two wins followed by three consecutive losses, which may impact their confidence heading into this fixture. The model output suggests a win probability of around 55% for Southampton, with a projected score of 2-1. One key market percentage to consider is the likelihood of Southampton scoring multiple goals, given their strong attack. However, the caveat is that if Bolton can find their rhythm and take advantage of any defensive lapses from Southampton, they could pose a significant threat. The full method behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, developed by The Daily Punt Analysis Team, using expected goals and actual results throughout the season.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.
Combined goal output is high (3.5 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 12.5% probability.
Southampton have been the stronger side, winning 68% of their matches.
Our model projects a 2-1 Southampton win as the most likely scoreline at 12.5% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Southampton clean sheets, in line with their 29% clean-sheet rate this season.
Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. Southampton are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.
Best Betting Odds
Southampton vs Bolton| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 1.44 | 4.80 | 5.80 | 1.38 | 2.62 | 1.53 | 2.30 | |
| 1.44 | 4.75 | 5.50 | 1.40 | 2.88 | 1.53 | 2.45 | |
| 1.46 | 5.04 | 6.16 | 1.42 | 2.93 | — | — | |
| 1.42 | 4.18 | 4.94 | — | — | — | — | |
| 1.44 | 4.60 | 5.50 | — | — | 1.53 | 2.40 | |
| 1.48 | 4.75 | 6.00 | 1.44 | 2.75 | 1.57 | 2.25 | |
| 1.45 | 4.80 | 5.81 | 1.38 | 2.62 | 1.53 | 2.34 | |
Betano | 1.52 | 4.75 | 5.60 | 1.47 | 2.77 | 1.57 | 2.30 |
BetVictor | 1.44 | 4.60 | 6.00 | 1.41 | 2.62 | 1.50 | 2.38 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Championship Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 23 | WWWWL |
| 2 |  Middlesbrough | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 21 | WWDDW |
| 3 |  West Ham | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 29 | 12 | 17 | 19 | WDDWW |
| 4 |  Birmingham | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 17 | WWDWL |
| 5 |  QPR | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 17 | WDDDD |
| 6 |  Wolves | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 17 | WLLWW |
| 8 | Southampton | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 16 | WWLWW |
| 14 | Bolton | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 13 | WLWWL |
| 22 |  Watford | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 19 | -11 | 8 | LLLLW |
| 23 |  Derby | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 19 | -10 | 6 | LDDLL |
| 24 |  Preston | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 20 | -12 | 4 | LLDLL |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonSouthampton have won 14 of their last 18 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include beat Portsmouth 1-0 and beat Bristol City 4-1.
Overall, the wider run reads 26W 8D 4L from the last 38 games (68% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Bolton have won 4 of their last 11 matches on the road, drawing 3 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include beat Bolton 1-3 and beat Norwich 3-4.
Overall, the wider run reads 9W 4D 8L from the last 21 games (43% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Lineups
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Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
2 playersSouthampton1
Bolton1
Betting Strategy
High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.
Yellow Card Prediction
Matt Donohue has averaged 5.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 4.5 yellow cards at 1.85.
Corner Prediction
Southampton have averaged 4.9 corners per match at home; Bolton 5.7 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.3 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.
Player Stats Bet
Southampton have generated 1.77 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 68% of them. They put 4.7 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Southampton player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.
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The Daily Punt Analysis Team
Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.
