Bolton vs Preston: result 2-0 and analysis
Friendlies ClubsClub Friendlies 5Kick-off on July 26, 2025 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton
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What was the result of Bolton vs Preston?
Bolton won 2-0 on July 26, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 73′A. Cozier-DuberryBolton
- 76′J. RandallBolton
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Bolton have 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 defeats; Preston have 2, 5 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2025 | Shrewsbury(away) | 5-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 19, 2025 | Hibernian(away) | 2-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Barrow(away) | 1-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 3, 2025 | Stevenage(home) | 1-1 | League One |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Peterborough(away) | 1-1 | League One |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2025 | Getafe(away) | 0-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 13, 2025 | Liverpool(home) | 1-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Chorley(away) | 1-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Bamber Bridge(away) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 3, 2025 | Bristol City(away) | 2-2 | Championship |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Bolton win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 Preston win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2021 | Bolton 1-0 Preston | Friendlies Clubs |
| Feb 9, 2019 | Bolton 1-2 Preston | Championship |
| Sep 1, 2018 | Preston 2-2 Bolton | Championship |
| Mar 3, 2018 | Bolton 1-3 Preston | Championship |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Preston 0-0 Bolton | Championship |
| Mar 12, 2016 | Bolton 1-2 Preston | Championship |
How many goals should we expect?
Bolton score 1.3 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Preston score 1.0 and concede 1.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton | 1.3 | 1.5 | 4 | 8/15 | 6/15 |
| Preston | 1.0 | 1.7 | 2 | 11/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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