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Bolton vs Lincoln predictions and betting tips: Trotters fancied at home

29 Aug · 15:00 Macron Stadium · Championship
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Goals
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Goals Conceded
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9
Yellow Cards
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42
Corners Won
12
75
Shots
50
48
Tackles Won
40
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1 - 1
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1 - 1
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4 - 2
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3 - 0
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Lincoln City Lincoln City
0 - 1
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Goals
  • 1
    Lincoln City
    Reeco Hackett
    1
  • 2
    Bolton Wanderers
    Sam Dalby
    1
  • 3
    Lincoln City
    Adam Reach
    1
  • 4
    Bolton Wanderers
    Thierry Gale
    1
Shots
  • 1
    Lincoln City
    Reeco Hackett
    4
  • 2
    Lincoln City
    Ben House
    4
  • 3
    Lincoln City
    Adam Reach
    4
  • 4
    Bolton Wanderers
    Josh Sheehan
    4
  • 5
    Lincoln City
    Dom Jefferies
    3
Tackles Won
  • 1
    Lincoln City
    Ben House
    4
  • 2
    Lincoln City
    Conor McGrandles
    3
  • 3
    Lincoln City
    Dom Jefferies
    2
  • 4
    Lincoln City
    Deji Elerewe
    2
  • 5
    Lincoln City
    Rob Street
    2
Assists
  • 1
    Lincoln City
    Tendayi Darikwa
    1
  • 2
    Bolton Wanderers
    John McAtee
    1
Chances Created
  • 1
    Lincoln City
    Reeco Hackett
    3
  • 2
    Bolton Wanderers
    Sam Dalby
    2
  • 3
    Lincoln City
    Adam Reach
    2
  • 4
    Bolton Wanderers
    Josh Sheehan
    2
  • 5
    Bolton Wanderers
    Max Conway
    2
Passes Completed
  • 1
    Bolton Wanderers
    Chris Forino
    90
  • 2
    Bolton Wanderers
    Akin Famewo
    88
  • 3
    Bolton Wanderers
    Ethan Erhahon
    70
  • 4
    Bolton Wanderers
    Josh Sheehan
    69
  • 5
    Bolton Wanderers
    Max Conway
    59
Take Ons Completed
  • 1
    Bolton Wanderers
    Thierry Gale
    4
  • 2
    Lincoln City
    Conor McGrandles
    3
  • 3
    Lincoln City
    Ben House
    1
  • 4
    Lincoln City
    Isaac Olaofe
    1
  • 5
    Bolton Wanderers
    John McAtee
    1
Interceptions
  • 1
    Bolton Wanderers
    Chris Forino
    6
  • 2
    Lincoln City
    Deji Elerewe
    4
  • 3
    Bolton Wanderers
    Akin Famewo
    3
  • 4
    Lincoln City
    Ryley Towler
    3
  • 5
    Lincoln City
    Conor McGrandles
    3
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Bonham
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Conway
14
Famewo
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Forino
05
Brunt
21
Erhahon
08
Sheehan
11
Gale
45
McAtee
22
Larrazabal
10
Dalby
34
Draper
16
Jefferies
18
House
07
Hackett
24
Varfolomeev
14
McGrandles
03
Reach
25
Elerewe
22
Hamer
02
Darikwa
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Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City is a Championship clash between two promoted sides at the Toughsheet Community Stadium on Saturday at 3pm, with the hosts fancied.

Wanderers drew with QPR last weekend while Lincoln were beaten by Portsmouth, in a meeting of newcomers to the division. Anthony Eadson has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record below.

Premium Tips

Anthony Eadson leans towards Bolton, whose home advantage should count against a Lincoln side beaten last time out.

Premium TipOddsWhy we’re backing it
Bolton Wanderers to win13/10Bolton showed plenty of defensive resilience to earn a 0-0 draw at QPR last weekend and should be much more dangerous on home soil. Steven Schumacher’s side can build on that result against a Lincoln team still searching for their first league points.
Lincoln were beaten 3-1 by Portsmouth last weekend and have looked vulnerable at the back. With home advantage and the greater attacking quality, Bolton look well placed to claim their first win of the season.
Both teams to score4/5Bolton should create plenty of chances at home, but Lincoln have shown enough attacking intent to cause problems at the other end.
The Imps scored three against Portsmouth last weekend and have taken an aggressive approach despite their poor start. Bolton’s home advantage should see them find the net too, making both teams to score at 4/5 the pick.

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How Bolton Wanderers go into the game

Bolton opened with a disciplined 0-0 draw at QPR, a solid point on the road. The Toughsheet Community Stadium should be a lively venue as they chase a first home win in the Championship.

Promoted via the League One play-offs, Bolton are well-organised and hard to beat. Making home advantage count is central to their survival hopes.

How Lincoln City go into the game

Lincoln were beaten 3-1 at home by Portsmouth last weekend, a chastening result for the newcomers. They travel to Bolton knowing away days will be tough at this level.

Well-coached and spirited, Lincoln will look to frustrate Bolton and hit on the counter. A much-improved defensive display is needed after conceding three last time.

Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City: 2025-26 by the numbers

Head-to-head

DateHomeScoreAway
14/02/26Lincoln1-1Bolton
23/08/25Bolton1-1Lincoln
21/04/25Lincoln4-2Bolton
29/12/24Bolton3-0Lincoln
26/12/23Lincoln0-1Bolton

Bolton hold the edge in the last five, winning two and drawing two.

Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City predictions & betting tips

Our PredictionOdds & BookmakerConfidenceWhy We’re Backing It
Bolton Wanderers to win13/10⭐⭐⭐Home edge over a beaten Lincoln.
Over 2.5 goals4/5⭐⭐⭐Goals look likely
Bolton or draw (Double Chance)8/15⭐⭐⭐Cover on the hosts.
Both teams to score – Yes10/11⭐⭐Bolton value clean sheets.
Bolton Wanderers to win 2-17/1⭐⭐Headline scoreline.

Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City score prediction

Lincoln will be organised but arrive low on confidence after a heavy defeat. Bolton’s home advantage should see them to a first win of the campaign. Score prediction: Bolton Wanderers 2-0 Lincoln City.

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