Bolton
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Bolton vs Aston Villa Prediction
Why we picked this for Bolton vs Aston Villa
Our pick for Bolton vs Aston Villa in EFL Trophy is Over 2.5 goals, with 83% confidence. Recent form: 1 of Bolton's last 5 games went over 2.5 goals (1.6 goals per game in total), against 3 of 5 for Aston Villa (3.2 per game). Recent form is split here (4 of 10 games went over 2.5), so it doesn't settle the call on its own.
Past meetings don't back this call, with just 0 of the last 4 head-to-heads ending over 2.5. Recent form weighs more heavily than older fixtures, which is why the pick stands. A confidence of 83% means the recent numbers clearly point to Over 2.5. The match ended 1-4, so Over 2.5 landed.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last 4 meetings
Bolton vs Aston Villa, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2019 | Bolton | Aston Villa | 0-2 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Nov 02, 2018 | Aston Villa | Bolton | 2-0 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Mar 17, 2018 | Bolton | Aston Villa | 1-0 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Sep 30, 2017 | Aston Villa | Bolton | 1-0 | Under 2.5✕ |