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Bolton vs Preston

3 March 2018 at 15:00University of Bolton Stadium, Horwich
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Bolton

13
Referee: Peter Bankes

Match Summary

Preston defeated Bolton 3:1. The match was played in Championship 2017.

Rivalry since 2015

Bolton vs Preston Head to Head Results· 7

Bolton and Preston have met 7 times — Bolton won 2, Preston won 2, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2015. A combined 13 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.86 per match (7 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (43%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (43%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2018.

2
wins
Drawn
3
·
2
wins
Total goals
13 · 1.9/match
Both scored
3/7 · 43%
Over 2.5
3/7 · 43%

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Highest-scoring game: 22 v 2018

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Bolton have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. Preston show 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Bolton

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Preston

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Bolton0wins
3draws6 meetings
Preston3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.3

Average goals per game

67%

Games with 3+ goals

67%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (27%) — the odds may underestimate Preston.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 28.1%Draw 31.3%Away 44.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.503.102.20
Max3.603.252.29
Market favourite:Preston · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market27.2%30.3%42.6%
Public market27.2%30.1%42.7%

Bolton vs Preston — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Preston
Result vs. Market: Preston (44%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

BoltonHalf-time:10Preston
8Shots12
5Shots on target5

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

9 Feb 201918/194.52/3.62/1.88
1 Sept 201818/191.57/3.98/6.79
17/11/1717/181.96/3.53/4.13
3 Mar 201817/183.56/3.19/2.26
31/10/1515/161.88/3.55/4.48
3 Dec 201615/162.76/3.20/2.76

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Bolton

W 68D 79L 129
Over 2.548
Goals scored291

Away Record: Preston

W 300D 240L 288
Over 2.548
Goals scored1015

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026