Bolton Wanderers vs Middlesbrough prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 23, 2026
On October 23, 2026, Bolton Wanderers will face Middlesbrough in the 8th round of the EFL Championship. The visitors will be looking to take the maximum points.
Bolton Wanderers vs Middlesbrough: team news and expert analysis
The club from Bolton finished only fifth in the previous League One campaign. However, they managed to win the playoffs and return to the Championship. They are now involved in a difficult but far from hopeless battle for survival. Fortunately, they secured several important victories in the autumn, including a win over Wolverhampton, while they drew with Southampton.
The team from the Riverside finished fifth in the previous campaign. They were immediately beaten by Southampton in the playoffs, but received a second chance after Southampton's disqualification — only to lose to Hull anyway. Middlesbrough are now trying to earn direct promotion to the Premier League. However, they could manage only a draw with Cardiff in the most recent round.
The established Championship newcomers are averaging 1.36 goals scored and conceding 1.64 per game. The promotion contenders score two goals per match on average and concede 1.45.
Previous matches: Bolton Wanderers vs Middlesbrough
The current visitors have won the last nine official meetings.
The visitors are among the leaders for good reason. We believe they will win again (odds — 1.66).
Bolton Wanderers vs Middlesbrough: key statistics and trends
- Bolton Wanderers have won three of their last five matches
- Both teams have scored in 55% of Bolton Wanderers' matches, with an average total of 3.0 goals per game
- Middlesbrough have won two of their last three matches
- Both teams have scored in 82% of Middlesbrough's matches, with an average total of 3.45 goals per game
Bolton Wanderers vs Middlesbrough: possible starting lineups
Bolton Wanderers play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Bazunu — Conway, Davies, Toal, Larrassabal — Erkahon, Sheehan — Gale, Rodrigues, Dong — Dolby
Middlesbrough play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Vitek — Ayling, Phillips, Malanda — Brittain, Berhalter, Morris, Borges — Cozier-Duberry, Sarmiento — Lankshear
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