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

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

29 Aug · 15:00 Macron Stadium · Championship
B. House   66'
  1. Full Time
  2. 90 + 3'
    C. McGrandles
  3. 85'
    T. Bayliss on for I. Varfolomeev
  4. 85'
    J. Honohan on for B. House
  5. 80'
    I. Olaofe on for R. Hackett
  6. D. Watson on for E. Erhahon
    80'
  7. 79'
    I. Varfolomeev
  8. R. Hardie on for J. McAtee
    72'
  9. J. Nelson on for T. Gale
    71'
  10. 66'
    B. House
  11. 65'
    R. Street on for F. Draper
  12. K. Dong on for S. Iling-Junior
    61'
  13. Gaizka Larrazabal on for A. Famewo
    61'
  14. Half Time
  15. 30'
    B. House
  16. Kick Off
Momentum
Top Stats
68.3% Possession 31.7%
0 Goals 1
21 Shots 8
6 Shots On Target 2
14 Corners Won 2
0 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 0
Shooting
0 Goals 1
21 Total Shots 8
6 Shots On Target 2
Defending
1 Goals Conceded 0
0 Clean sheets 1
Passing
528 Total Passes 253
454 Accurate Passes 180
Possession
68.3% Possession 31.7%
14 Corners 2
Discipline
0 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 0
6 Fouls 15
Goals
  • 1
    Lincoln City
    Ben House
    1
Shots
  • 1
    Bolton Wanderers
    Sam Dalby
    4
  • 2
    Bolton Wanderers
    Kyliane Dong
    4
  • 3
    Lincoln City
    Ben House
    3
Tackles Won
  • 1
    Lincoln City
    Dom Jefferies
    3
  • 2
    Lincoln City
    Ivan Varfolomeev
    3
  • 3
    Lincoln City
    Reeco Hackett
    2
Assists
  • 1
    Lincoln City
    Callum Elder
    1
Chances Created
  • 1
    Bolton Wanderers
    Josh Sheehan
    4
  • 2
    Lincoln City
    Callum Elder
    3
  • 3
    Bolton Wanderers
    Ethan Erhahon
    3
Passes Completed
  • 1
    Bolton Wanderers
    Josh Sheehan
    72
  • 2
    Bolton Wanderers
    Ethan Erhahon
    60
  • 3
    Bolton Wanderers
    Lewis Brunt
    55
Take Ons Completed
  • 1
    Bolton Wanderers
    Thierry Gale
    3
  • 2
    Bolton Wanderers
    Lewis Brunt
    3
  • 3
    Bolton Wanderers
    Jayden Nelson
    2
Interceptions
  • 1
    Lincoln City
    Dom Jefferies
    2
  • 2
    Lincoln City
    Deji Elerewe
    2
  • 3
    Bolton Wanderers
    Chris Forino
    2
01
Bonham
25
Conway
14
Famewo
03
Forino
05
Brunt
21
Erhahon
08
Sheehan
11
Gale
45
McAtee
16
Iling-Junior
10
Dalby
18
House
34
Draper
07
Hackett
03
Reach
14
McGrandles
24
Varfolomeev
16
Jefferies
20
Elder
06
Towler
25
Elerewe
01
Wickens
Substitutes
12 David Watson 
22 Gaizka Larrazabal 
54 Tobias Ritchie 
18 Eoin Toal 
26 Jayden Nelson 
06 Ben Davies 
31 Gavin Bazunu 
39 Ryan Hardie 
07 Kyliane Dong 
Substitutes
 Ethan Wheatley 29
 Andrei Coubis 04
 Mason Melia 10
 Rob Street 17
 Tom Bayliss 08
 Joe Gauci 46
 Isaac Olaofe 19
 Yunus Konak 26
 Joshua Honohan 23

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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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