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Championship — Matchday 1
Bolton Wanderers FC
vs
Preston
Saturday, 15 August 2026 at 11:30 UTC
1X2
54.4%
26.4%
19.2%
Bolton Wanderers FC 54.4%
Draw 26.4%
Preston 19.2%
Over/Under 2.5
49.2%
50.8%
Over 2.5 49.2%
Under 2.5 50.8%
BTTS
50.9%
49.1%
Both Score 50.9%
No 49.1%
Model Reasoning
Bolton Wanderers FC favoured (54%) Key factors: • The model expects Bolton Wanderers FC to create significantly more chances (1.7 xG vs 0.9 xG). • Playing at home is a factor in Bolton Wanderers FC's favour. • Preston are missing key midfielder Theo Carroll (Ankle injury). • Preston return from a 104-day absence and could be ring-rusty. Most likely scoreline: 1-1.
Model: dixon-coles-v6-reg
Recent Form
Preston
W L L W L
Squad News
Bolton Wanderers FC
No known absences
Preston
  • Injured Theo Carroll Midfielder · Ankle injury