Where and when is Blackburn Rovers U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res. played?

Blackburn Rovers U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res. is played on October 12, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC) at Lancashire FA County Ground, in the Premier League Cup.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 70% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

Blackburn Rovers U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res.: prediction and stats

Premier League CupGroup StageKick-off on October 12, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC)Lancashire FA County Ground, Leyland, Lancashire

Blackburn Rovers U21

Bolton Wanderers Res.

The Footlab model makes Blackburn Rovers U21 the favourite at 43%, against 23% for a draw and 34% for Bolton Wanderers Res.. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Limited history for at least one of the two teams: read this prediction with caution.

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Blackburn Rovers U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res.?

A very open match: only 78 Elo points separate Blackburn Rovers U21 (1,655) and Bolton Wanderers Res. (1,733).

Blackburn Rovers U21 win43 %

Draw23 %

Bolton Wanderers Res. win34 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Blackburn Rovers U21 have 5 wins, 0 draws and 10 defeats; Bolton Wanderers Res. have 2, 0 and 1.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Blackburn Rovers U21
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 14, 2026	Southampton U21(away)	0-4	Premier League Cup
Jul 28, 2026	Preston North End U21(home)	5-2	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 24, 2026	Guiseley AFC(away)	2-3	Friendlies Clubs
Apr 17, 2026	Tottenham Hotspur U21(home)	0-2	Premier League 2 Division One
Apr 15, 2026	Sunderland U21(away)	2-4	Premier League Cup

Bolton Wanderers Res.
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 25, 2026	Colchester United U21(home)	7-0	Professional Development League
Aug 18, 2026	Charlton Athletic U21(away)	1-0	Professional Development League
Aug 14, 2026	Queens Park Rangers U21(away)	1-4	Premier League Cup

How many goals should we expect?

Blackburn Rovers U21 score 1.9 and concede 2.4 goals per match over their last 15; Bolton Wanderers Res. score 3.0 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 70% probability of over 2.5 goals and 70% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Blackburn Rovers U21	1.9	2.4	2	9/15	12/15
Bolton Wanderers Res.	3.0	1.3	2	1/3	2/3

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2025-26 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
2	Blackburn Rovers U21	6	2	2	2	10	8	8

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Blackburn Rovers U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res.?: The Footlab model makes Blackburn Rovers U21 the favourite at 43%, against 23% for a draw and 34% for Bolton Wanderers Res..
Where and when is Blackburn Rovers U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res. played?: Blackburn Rovers U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res. is played on October 12, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC) at Lancashire FA County Ground, in the Premier League Cup.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 70% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.