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Here at BetVictor News, we take a closer look at the Bolton vs Middlesbrough odds – providing a detailed match preview, score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, the best betting angles and more.
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Bolton Vs Middlesbrough Odds
With vital points up for grabs on Friday night in England’s second tier, the Bolton vs Middlesbrough Championship odds point towards an away win. Boro are the 4/7 favourites, the draw is online at 31/10 with the Trotters priced at 15/4.
Ahead of the game, the most popular Bolton vs Middlesbrough betting markets are online which include BTTS, O/U, anytime goalscorers, bet builders, bet boosts, correct score, Asian lines and many, many more.
Bolton Vs Middlesbrough Preview
Having defied the Championship odds so far this season, Bolton have the chance to rustle more feathers when they welcome Middlesbrough to Greater Manchester. The Trotters have won four of their 11 games this season and currently occupy 15th in the table. They picked up four points from their last two games away at Wolves and Southampton.
As far as Boro are concerned, they have title aspirations and are just one point off the summit. A victory here will see them lead the table going into the weekend and with Will Lankshear in their ranks, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Kim Hellberg’s side take their chance on Friday night.
Bolton Vs Middlesbrough H2H Record
Bolton have faced Middlesbrough 130 times in all competitions with the Trotters boasting 51 wins compared to Boro’s 48. However, the Teesiders have won the last nine in all competitions and have tasted defeat in this fixture since 2013.
Bolton vs Middlesbrough H2H record:
- Bolton wins – 51
- Draws – 31
- Middlesbrough wins – 48
Bolton Vs Middlesbrough Team News
Chris Forino is edging closer to a Bolton return but Friday night’s clash will come to soon for the defender. Further up the field, Ruben Rodrigues and Theo Bair are pushing to start on MD12. Sam Dalby will lead the line.
Since Middlesbrough beat QPR in early September, star signing Will Lankshear has gone from strength to strength and added another four goals to his tally. The Welwyn Garden City-born ace now has nine strikes to his name and will lead the line. Centre-back Alfie Jones misses out through injury.
Bolton Vs Middlesbrough Predicted Lineups
Bolton potential starting lineup:
Bazunu; Stephenson, Toal, Brunt, Famewo; Simons, Sheehan, Larrazabal, Rodrigues, Gale; Dalby
Middlesbrough potential starting lineup:
Vitek; Brittain, Malanda, Phillips, Borges; Morris, Berhalter, Cozier-Duberry, McGree, Conway; Lankshear
Bolton Vs Middlesbrough TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Bolton vs Middlesbrough is available to watch live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football (8pm kick-off). Live streaming is available via the Sky Go app, Sky Sports app, Virgin TV Go or via a NOW sports membership. Supporters can also tune in on BBC Radio Manchester and BBC Radio Tees.
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Bolton Vs Middlesbrough Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- EFL Championship stats – Boro have won the last eight H2H EFL Championship clashes.
- Bolton stats – The Trotters have won three of their last five league games.
- Middlesbrough stats – Kim Hellberg’s side have not tasted defeat since the second game of the season.
Top Betting Angles for Bolton vs Middlesbrough
- Under 2.5 goals: Landed in the last three H2H Championship clashes. Available at 6/4.
- BTTS (No): Similar to the above – came in across the last four H2H league fixtures. Our football betting markets have BTTS (No) available at 11/8.
- Anytime goalscorers: Will Lankshear (3/4), Tommy Conway (29/10), Amario Cozier-Duberry (9/5) and Riley Mcgree (14/5) are worth consideration.
- Bet boost: Max Arfsten to be shown a card. Was 31/10, Now 17/5.
Bolton Vs Middlesbrough Prediction
Over the last few weeks, Bolton have shown they can compete with promotion-chasing sides but Middlesbrough have demonstrated the extra X-factor this term and we are predicting a slick Teesiders win on Friday night.
Prediction: Bolton 0-2 Middlesbrough
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