Bolton Wanderers vs Preston North End – England Championship Statistics
15/08/2026
08:30
University of Bolton Stadium
Home PPG
0.00
Points per Game
Away PPG
0.00
Points per Game
Home xG Predicted
0.00
Expected Goals
Away xG Predicted
0.00
Expected Goals
Total xG Predicted
0.00
Expected Goals
Preston North End
Results
3
Matches
3
1
Wins
0
1
Draws
0
1
Losses
3
1.33
Points per Game
0.00
Goals
2
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
6
0.67
Avg Goals Scored
0.67
0.67
Avg Goals Conceded
2.00
Markets
-
BTTS %
-
33%
Over 1.5 %
67%
33%
Over 2.5 %
67%
0%
Over 3.5 %
33%
33%
Clean Sheet %
0%
Performance
56.0%
Avg Possession %
45.0%
4.0
Avg Shots on Target
2.0
21
Total Corners
11
7.0
Avg Corners
3.7
4
Total Cards
8
1.3
Avg Cards
2.7
Total Matches
3
Bolton Wanderers
Total Matches
3
Preston North End
Total Goals
2
Home
Total Goals
2
Away
AI Analysis
Strategic insights generated by AI
Bolton Wanderers vs Preston North End, 2026/27, Week 1. University of Bolton Stadium. Market snapshot: Bolton to win 2.19, Draw 3.30, Preston 3.20. Over 2.5 goals 1.98, Under 2.5 1.75, BTTS Yes 1.75, BTTS No 1.97. Double Chance Bolton 1.33.
Tactical read: Bolton’s home numbers scream scoring potential. Home xG for Bolton sits around 2.01, while Preston’s away xG against is 1.92 – hinting at a visiting defense that could be tested. Bolton win rate at home is 50% with a relatively tight downside, and the overall home edge is a solid +18 on the balance of attack and defense.
Preston arrive with measured away figures: away xG for 1.43 and away xG against 1.92, plus a 40% away win rate. That suggests they’ll look to hit on the counter but may struggle to dampen a home side that can punish lapses.
Set-pieces and corners stand out: market expects a busy afternoon for corners (Over 7.5 at 1.14; Over 8.5 1.33). Bolton is tipped to lead corners in the match (odds 1.64), while Preston are not far behind (2.96).
Defensive clean sheets: Bolton to keep a clean sheet is 2.80, while Preston to keep one is 3.60. That tilts toward goals in this opener, with both teams capable of finding the net.
Predictions and angles:
Most likely outcome: Bolton win and a tight, goal-filled battle ends 2-1.
Alternative: 1-1 draw is plausible if Preston stifle the home threat and hit on the break.
Betting angles to watch: Bolton win (2.19) with BTTS (Yes) at 1.75, and Under 2.5 goals at 1.75 as a hedge if the game tightens early.
Corners angle: Over 7.5 corners offers a safer route given the volumes implied by the market.
This analysis was automatically generated based on statistical and historical team data.
Head-to-Head (Last 1)
06/03/2027
12:00
Preston North End
12:00
Preston North End
Match Statistics
55
Possession (%)
45
55%
45%
15
Shots
10
60%
40%
6
Shots on Target
3
67%
33%
9
Shots off Target
7
56%
44%
5
Corners
2
71%
29%
12
Fouls
11
52%
48%
2
Yellow Cards
3
40%
60%
0
Red Cards
0
50%
50%
3
Offsides
7
30%
70%
38
Dangerous Attacks
25
60%
40%
93
Attacks
85
52%
48%
Possession
55%
-
45%
Shots on Target
6
-
3
Corners
5
-
2
Total Cards
5
(5 yellows,
0 reds)