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Bolton logo Bolton
Aug. 29, 2026 2 weeks from now VS
Lincoln logo Lincoln

Match Analysis

Bolton Lincoln
Bolton L W D D W L
Lincoln W W L L L W
STRENGTH
SHOT CONVERSION
SHOTS ON TARGET
POSSESSION
SAVE RATE
ATTACKING POTENTIAL
EXPECTED GOALS
HEAD TO HEAD
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
Lincoln Bolton 1 - 1 February 14, 2026
Bolton Lincoln 1 - 1 August 23, 2025
Lincoln Bolton 4 - 2 April 21, 2025
Lincoln Bolton 0 - 1 January 14, 2025
Bolton Lincoln 3 - 0 December 29, 2024
Lincoln Bolton 0 - 1 December 26, 2023

Bolton Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 8, 26 Away Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 0 Loss
Aug 1, 26 Home NAC Breda 1 - 0 Win
Jul 28, 26 Away Fleetwood Town 1 - 1 Draw
Jul 25, 26 Home Everton 0 - 0 Draw
Jul 21, 26 Away Oldham 1 - 3 Win
Jul 17, 26 Away Dunajska Streda 2 - 1 Loss

Lincoln Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 8, 26 Away Derby 1 - 2 Win
Aug 1, 26 Away Doncaster 0 - 1 Win
Aug 1, 26 Away Barnsley 3 - 0 Loss
Jul 28, 26 Away Grimsby 5 - 1 Loss
Jul 17, 26 Home Leyton Orient 0 - 2 Loss
Jul 11, 26 Away Boston United 0 - 1 Win

Championship Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Lincoln 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 Bolton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Predictions

Bolton or Lincoln to win
This prediction indicates that Bolton has a 40.88% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 27.85 %
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 50.87% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.
Under 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 52.49% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be less than three goals scored.

Most Likely Scorelines

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