Sheffield United vs Bolton Wanderers Prediction & Stats | EFL Championship | 01/09
The encounter between Sheffield United and Bolton Wanderers is set to kick off at 19:45 on Tuesday, 01/09.
This EFL Championship fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
Under 1.5 Goals
Why we predict under 1.5 Goals
Our recommended bet is Under 1.5 Goals for the Sheffield United vs Bolton Wanderers fixture.
This match could be a cautious affair, with limited attacking threat from either side. Strong defensive setups and a controlled tempo suggest a low-scoring outcome with no more than one goal.
Key Betting Insights
Sheffield United
Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
Under 10.5 corners landed in 5 of Sheffield United's last 5 matches
Bolton Wanderers
Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Won 3 of their last 5 matches
Conceded in 3 of their last 5 matches
Under 1.5 Goals: 5/2
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Sheffield United Preview
Sheffield United has completed 2 fixtures in the EFL Championship, securing 0 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses — an average of 1 points per game. In the EFL Championship, the team has scored 0 goals (0 per game) and conceded 0 (0 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Sheffield United has played 52 matches, scoring 75 goals (1.44 per match) and conceding 73 (1.4 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Sheffield United
Goals Scored:77
Goals Conceded:75
Average Goals Scored:1.45
Average Goals Conceded:1.42
Wins:20
Goal Difference:2
Date
Game
Result
29/08
Cardiff City
2 - 2
Sheffield United
D
25/08
Blackburn Rovers
1 - 2
Sheffield United
W
22/08
Swansea City
0 - 0
Sheffield United
D
15/08
Sheffield United
0 - 0
Birmingham City
D
09/08
Mansfield Town
0 - 3
Sheffield United
W
Sheffield United to win the match: 8/13
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Bolton Wanderers Preview
Across 2 EFL Championship matches, Bolton Wanderers has posted 1 victories, 1 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 2 points per fixture. In those games they scored 2 (1 per match) and conceded 1 (0.5 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Bolton Wanderers has earned 28 wins from 60 matches across all competitions, scoring 96 goals (1.6 per match) and conceding 66 (1.1 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Bolton Wanderers
Goals Scored:96
Goals Conceded:67
Average Goals Scored:1.57
Average Goals Conceded:1.1
Wins:28
Goal Difference:29
Date
Game
Result
29/08
Bolton Wanderers
0 - 1
Lincoln City
L
22/08
Queens Park Rangers
0 - 0
Bolton Wanderers
D
15/08
Bolton Wanderers
2 - 1
Preston North End
W
08/08
Sheffield Wednesday
1 - 0
Bolton Wanderers
L
24/05
Bolton Wanderers
4 - 1
Stockport County
W
Bolton Wanderers to win the match: 7/2
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Statistical Insights for Sheffield United vs Bolton Wanderers
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Sheffield United vs Bolton Wanderers fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Sheffield United
England - EFL Championship
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
W
D
D
W
1.8
Home
D
L
L
W
D
1
Away
D
W
D
W
W
2.2
Bolton Wanderers
England - EFL Championship
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
D
W
L
W
1.4
Home
L
W
W
W
L
1.8
Away
D
L
W
D
L
1
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Home Win
8/11
57.47%
Draw
11/4
27.1%
Away Win
16/5
23.98%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Sheffield United
7
last 5 matches
Bolton Wanderers
6
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Sheffield United scored +17% more goals than Bolton Wanderers in the last 5 matches.
Sheffield United and Bolton Wanderers goals scored count, last 5 matches
Cardiff City
2
Blackburn Rovers
2
Swansea City
0
Birmingham City
0
Mansfield Town
3
0
Lincoln City
0
Queens Park Rangers
2
Preston North End
0
Sheffield Wednesday
4
Stockport County
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Sheffield United
3
last 5 matches
Bolton Wanderers
4
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Bolton Wanderers conceded +33% more goals than Sheffield United in the last 5 matches.
Sheffield United and Bolton Wanderers goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Cardiff City
2
Blackburn Rovers
1
Swansea City
0
Birmingham City
0
Mansfield Town
0
1
Lincoln City
0
Queens Park Rangers
1
Preston North End
1
Sheffield Wednesday
1
Stockport County
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Key metrics
Corners
Sheffield United
14
last 5 matches
Bolton Wanderers
31
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Bolton Wanderers received +121% more corners than Sheffield United in the last 5 matches.
Sheffield United and Bolton Wanderers corners count, last 5 matches
Cardiff City
2
Blackburn Rovers
4
Swansea City
3
Birmingham City
2
Mansfield Town
3
14
Lincoln City
2
Queens Park Rangers
5
Preston North End
5
Sheffield Wednesday
5
Stockport County
Key metrics
Cards
Sheffield United
5
last 5 matches
Bolton Wanderers
6
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Bolton Wanderers received +20% more cards than Sheffield United in the last 5 matches.
Sheffield United and Bolton Wanderers cards count, last 5 matches
Cardiff City
2
Blackburn Rovers
0
Swansea City
2
Birmingham City
0
Mansfield Town
1
0
Lincoln City
2
Queens Park Rangers
2
Preston North End
2
Sheffield Wednesday
0
Stockport County
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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