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Bolton vs Rotherham

26 December 2018 at 15:00University of Bolton Stadium, Horwich
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Bolton

21
Referee: Jeremy Simpson

Match Summary

Bolton defeated Rotherham 2:1. The match was played in Championship 2018.

Rivalry since 2014

Bolton vs Rotherham Head to Head Results· 13

Bolton and Rotherham have met 13 times — Bolton won 4, Rotherham won 7, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Rotherham leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 13 meetings. A combined 45 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.46 per match (16 for the home side, 29 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (69%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (69%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Bolton are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–1 in 2019.

4
wins
Drawn
2
·
Total goals
45 · 3.5/match
Both scored
9/13 · 69%
Over 2.5
9/13 · 69%

Recent Meetings

14/03/26League One
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26/12/25League One
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02/09/25EFL Trophy
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08/04/25League One
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11/01/25League One
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01/01/22League One
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18/09/21League One
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14/09/19League One
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20/10/18Championship
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06/02/16Championship
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Highest-scoring game: 61 v 2019

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Bolton have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. Rotherham show 1 win, 1 draw and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

Bolton

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Rotherham

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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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.8

Average goals per game

83%

Games with 3+ goals

83%

Both teams scored

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.

3
wins
draws
1
6 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (38%) — the odds may underestimate Bolton.

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.

26 Dec 201818/192.58/3.15/3.04
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20 Oct 201818/192.25/3.27/3.53
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26/12/1515/162.37/3.30/3.09
2 Jun 201615/162.44/3.32/3.08
16/09/1414/152.38/3.42/3.09
27/01/1514/152.50/3.33/2.99

Market Summary

Margin: 3.4%

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 38.7%Draw 31.7%Away 32.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.553.103.00
Max2.623.203.11
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market37.8%30.9%31.4%
Public market37.1%30.4%32.4%
Δ0.6%0.4%1.1%

Bolton vs Rotherham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Bolton
Result vs. Market: Bolton (39%)

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:11Rotherham
12Shots12
4Shots on target2

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: Rotherham

W 69D 102L 197
Over 2.549
Goals scored356

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 14 May 2026