Sheffield United U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res. prediction & analysis
66%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.33 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.33Odds
2
Value bet: Bolton Wanderers Res. to win @ 2.62 – our chance 47% vs 38% implied by the price (edge +22%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultBolton Wanderers Res. to win ✗47% · @2.62
Double chanceEither team to win ✓82% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗66% · @1.33
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.19
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.22
Sheffield United U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res. preview and prediction
The match
Sheffield United U21 host Bolton Wanderers Res. in the Professional Development League on Monday 5 October, with kick-off at 14:00 (WAT) at Bramall Lane. Sheffield United U21 are 6th with 13 points from 8 games (in the top half), while Bolton Wanderers Res. sit 1st on 21 points (top of the table).
Form guide
Sheffield United U21's last 5: WLDLW Most recently they beat Barnsley U21 2–0 away. They average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Bolton Wanderers Res.'s last 5: WWWDW Most recently they beat Hull City U21 2–1 away. Goals have not been a problem: 3.2 per game.
Bolton Wanderers Res. arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 1.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 1.5 for Sheffield United U21 and 1.8 for Bolton Wanderers Res.. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 63% and both teams to score at 66%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Value angle: Bolton Wanderers Res. to win at 2.62 – 47% on our numbers against 38% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 66% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Sheffield United U21 1–1 Bolton Wanderers Res.. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sheffield United U2136%fair 2.81 · @2.10
Draw18%fair 5.59 · @4.00
Bolton Wanderers Res.47%fair 2.15 · @2.62
3.27Expected goals
1.50Sheffield United U21 xG
1.77Bolton Wanderers Res. xG
66%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
1–29%
2–18%
0–17%
2–27%
0–26%
From our goals model: Sheffield United U21 1.5 – 1.8 Bolton Wanderers Res. expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Bolton Wanderers Res. to win✗
47%
2.15
2.62 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
82%
1.22
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
66%
1.51
1.33
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
84%
1.19
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
63%
1.58
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
59%
1.70
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
38%
2.66
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Bolton Wanderers Res. / FT Bolton Wanderers Res.✗
27%
3.75
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.22
–
Form
Sheffield United U21 – last 6
WLDLWW
25 Sep
@ Barnsley U21
2–0
W
22 Sep
@ Charlton Athletic U21
1–3
L
14 Sep
vs Cardiff City U21
1–1
D
1 Sep
@ Bristol City U21
1–3
L
25 Aug
vs West Ham United U21
3–1
W
17 Aug
@ Swansea City U21
2–0
W
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Bolton Wanderers Res. – last 6
WWWDWW
29 Sep
@ Hull City U21
2–1
W
21 Sep
vs Queens Park Rangers U21
3–1
W
15 Sep
@ Millwall U21
3–0
W
4 Sep
vs Southampton U21
1–1
D
31 Aug
vs Coventry City U21
3–1
W
25 Aug
vs Colchester United U21
7–0
W
3.2Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sheffield United U21 and Bolton Wanderers Res..
What is the prediction for Sheffield United U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res.?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Sheffield United U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res.?
On our numbers Sheffield United U21 have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Bolton Wanderers Res. 47%.
How many goals will there be in Sheffield United U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res.?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sheffield United U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res.?
Our predicted score is Sheffield United U21 1–1 Bolton Wanderers Res., the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Sheffield United U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res.?
Sheffield United U21 vs Bolton Wanderers Res. (Professional Development League) kicks off on Monday 5 October 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Bramall Lane.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
