Bolton
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Bolton vs Reading Prediction
Why we picked this for Bolton vs Reading
Over 2.5 goals is our call for Bolton against Reading (League One), rated at 67% confidence. Matches involving Bolton produced 2.2 goals per game over their last 5, and 2 of those went over 2.5. For Reading it is 2.0 goals per game, with 1 of 5 over 2.5. Recent form leans the other way: only 3 of the 10 recent games went over 2.5.
Past meetings don't back this call, with just 2 of the last 5 head-to-heads ending over 2.5. Recent form weighs more heavily than older fixtures, which is why the pick stands. The 67% confidence reflects a real but modest lean in the recent numbers. The match ended 5-2, 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 5 meetings
Bolton vs Reading, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 01, 2024 | Bolton | Reading | 5-2 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Sep 16, 2023 | Reading | Bolton | 2-1 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Jan 29, 2019 | Bolton | Reading | 1-1 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Aug 18, 2018 | Reading | Bolton | 0-1 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Mar 06, 2018 | Reading | Bolton | 1-1 | Under 2.5✕ |