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Match Analysis

Sheffield Utd Bolton
Sheffield Utd D W D W W W
Bolton W L W D D W
STRENGTH
SHOT CONVERSION
SHOTS ON TARGET
POSSESSION
SAVE RATE
ATTACKING POTENTIAL
DEFENSIVE 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
Sheffield Utd Bolton 2 - 0 February 2, 2019
Bolton Sheffield Utd 0 - 3 August 25, 2018
Sheffield Utd Bolton 0 - 1 December 30, 2017
Bolton Sheffield Utd 0 - 1 September 12, 2017
Sheffield Utd Bolton 2 - 0 February 25, 2017
Bolton Sheffield Utd 3 - 2 December 4, 2016

Sheffield Utd Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 15, 26 Home Birmingham 0 - 0 Draw
Aug 9, 26 Away Mansfield Town 0 - 3 Win
Aug 1, 26 Away VfL Bochum 0 - 0 Draw
Jul 25, 26 Away Rotherham 0 - 2 Win
Jul 21, 26 Home Huddersfield 3 - 1 Win
Jul 17, 26 Away Levante 1 - 2 Win

Bolton Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 15, 26 Home Preston 2 - 1 Win
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

Championship Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
3 Bolton 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3
13 Sheffield Utd 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1

Predictions

Sheffield Utd to win
This prediction indicates that Sheffield Utd has a 41.53% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 31.37 %

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