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Sheffield Utd vs Bolton Prediction

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Published: 31 Aug 2026Updated: 09 Sept 2026, 10:05

Match preview

Sheffield United host Bolton Wanderers at Bramall Lane on Tuesday, September 1, in a Championship fixture with kick-off at 21:45. The Blades have made a cautious start with two goalless draws against Birmingham and Swansea, though their cup form has been more encouraging with victories over Mansfield and Blackburn. Bolton, newly promoted, have adapted well under Steven Schumacher, taking four points from their opening two league matches with a 2-1 win over Preston and a 0-0 draw at QPR. Sheffield United have recently bolstered their attacking options with Ben Brereton Díaz arriving on a season-long loan from Southampton, while Bolton continue to develop their combinations at Championship level despite injuries to key players.

Form and Head-to-Head

Sheffield United's home record over their last ten matches is exceptional: five wins, five draws, and no defeats, averaging 1.40 goals for and 0.50 against. Bolton's away form shows four wins, three draws, and three losses, with 1.13 goals scored and 0.79 conceded per game. The historical head-to-head between these sides tells a clear story: no draws in the last seven meetings, with Sheffield United winning four and Bolton three. The Blades' most recent victory came in 2019 with a 2-0 result at home, and they have won three of their last four encounters against the Trotters.

Best Bet

Sheffield United to win offers strong value given their dominant home form, superior attacking depth, and the historical advantage in this fixture. The Blades' defensive stability combined with their newly enhanced attacking options makes them clear favourites. Available at 1.67 on Mostbet, 1.69 on 1xBet, and 1.7 on both Melbet and 1Win.

Odds to Watch

The draw is priced at 3.73 on Mostbet, 3.75 on both Melbet and 1Win, and 3.78 on 1xBet. Bolton's away record and compact defensive approach suggest they could frustrate Sheffield, making the draw a consideration for those seeking longer odds. A Bolton victory is available at 4.7 on Melbet, 1Win, and Mostbet, or 4.75 on 1xBet, should the visitors' early-season momentum continue.

Sheffield Utd vs Bolton Odds

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Average1.653.884.93
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1X2 prediction for Sheffield Utd vs Bolton

Date and time 1 September 2026 at 21:45

1X211.6545%
O/UU 3.540%
DC1/X90%
BTTSNo30%
1 45%X 45%2 10%

Combo Double chance : Sheffield Utd or draw and -3.5 goals

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Sheffield Utd vs Bolton Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

Sheffield UtdSheffield UtdLast matchesBoltonBolton
60%Over 0.5 goals80%
60%Over 1.5 goals20%
60%Over 2.5 goals20%
20%Over 3.5 goals0%
40%BTTS20%
40%Last 5 BTTS20%

Head to Head Sheffield UtdBolton

In the last 7 meetings, Sheffield Utd hold the edge — 4 wins for Sheffield Utd, 3 for Bolton, 0 draws.

57% W40% D — 043% W3
  • Sheffield Utd2:0Bolton
    Championship · 02 Feb 2019
  • Bolton0:3Sheffield Utd
    Championship · 25 Aug 2018
  • Sheffield Utd0:1Bolton
    Championship · 30 Dec 2017
  • Bolton0:1Sheffield Utd
    Championship · 12 Sept 2017
  • Sheffield Utd2:0Bolton
    League One · 25 Feb 2017
  • Bolton3:2Sheffield Utd
    FA Cup · 04 Dec 2016
  • Bolton1:0Sheffield Utd
    League One · 06 Aug 2016
100%Over 0.5100%
57%Over 1.557%
29%Over 2.529%
14%BTTS14%
71%Sheffield Utd over 0.543%

Betting profits Sheffield Utd vs Bolton

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Sheffield Utd

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Bolton

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Match statistics

In-play and full-time match stats appear after kick-off.

Sheffield UtdLast matches Sheffield Utd

In the last 5 matches Sheffield Utd have 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses. BTTS landed in 40% of those games.

40% W260% D — 30% L0
  • Cardiff2:2Sheffield Utd
    DChampionship · 29 Aug 2026
  • Blackburn1:2Sheffield Utd
    WLeague Cup · 25 Aug 2026
  • Swansea0:0Sheffield Utd
    DChampionship · 22 Aug 2026
  • Sheffield Utd0:0Birmingham
    DChampionship · 15 Aug 2026
  • Mansfield Town0:3Sheffield Utd
    WLeague Cup · 09 Aug 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
3
Losses
0
Goals / game
1.4
Over 1.5
60%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
40%

BoltonLast matches Bolton

In the last 5 matches Bolton have 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses. BTTS landed in 20% of those games.

40% W220% D — 140% L2
  • Bolton0:1Lincoln
    LChampionship · 29 Aug 2026
  • QPR0:0Bolton
    DChampionship · 22 Aug 2026
  • Bolton2:1Preston
    WChampionship · 15 Aug 2026
  • Sheffield Wednesday1:0Bolton
    LLeague Cup · 08 Aug 2026
  • Bolton1:0NAC Breda
    WFriendlies Clubs · 01 Aug 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
1
Losses
2
Goals / game
0.6
Over 1.5
20%
Over 2.5
20%
BTTS
20%

Sheffield Utd vs Bolton Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1SwanseaSwansea53207-1611
2MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough53118-5310
3QPRQPR53117-4310
4Bristol CityBristol City53119-7210
5West BromWest Brom53118-6210
6CharltonCharlton53116-7-110
7MillwallMillwall530210-829
8West HamWest Ham522111-748
9WolvesWolves522113-1038
10BirminghamBirmingham51407-617
11WrexhamWrexham51316-426
12NorwichNorwich52038-806
13Stoke CityStoke City52038-9-16
14PortsmouthPortsmouth52037-8-16
15Sheffield UtdSheffield Utd51316-7-16
16BlackburnBlackburn51226-7-15
17WatfordWatford51224-6-25
18LincolnLincoln51224-6-25
19SouthamptonSouthampton522111-654
20DerbyDerby51135-10-54
21BoltonBolton51134-9-54
22CardiffCardiff50326-9-33
23PrestonPreston51045-10-53
24BurnleyBurnley50236-12-62
League position 15 / 24Comparative team statisticsLeague position 21 / 24
120%Wins20%1
360%Draws20%1
120%Losses60%3
6100%Goals scored67%4
778%Goals conceded100%9
6100%Points67%4

Season statistic Sheffield Utd vs Bolton

Sheffield UtdSheffield Utd

  • Matches played 3
  • Won home / away 0 / 0
  • Lost home / away 0 / 0
  • Goals scored 2 (0.7)
  • Goals conceded 2 (0.7)
  • Clean sheets 2
  • Failed to score 2

BoltonBolton

  • Matches played 3
  • Won home / away 1 / 0
  • Lost home / away 1 / 0
  • Goals scored 2 (0.7)
  • Goals conceded 2 (0.7)
  • Clean sheets 1
  • Failed to score 2

Match details

  • Status Match Finished
  • Venue Bramall Lane, Sheffield
  • Referee Tony Harrington, England

Lineups

Sheffield UtdSheffield Utd · 4-4-2

Starting XI

  1. M. Cooper
  2. H. Choudhury
  3. J. Tanganga
  4. M. McGuinness
  5. S. McCallum
  6. R. Donovan
  7. S. Peck
  8. J. Riedewald
  9. B. Brereton Diaz
  10. P. Bamford
  11. T. Campbell

Bench

  1. A. Davies
  2. M. Doherty
  3. J. Baptiste
  4. J. Shackleton
  5. R. Norrington-Davies
  6. O. Arblaster
  7. J. Rothwell
  8. K. Phillips
  9. T. Cannon

BoltonBolton · 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  1. J. Bonham
  2. G. Larrazabal
  3. C. Forino-Joseph
  4. B. Davies
  5. A. Famewo
  6. X. Simons
  7. J. Sheehan
  8. S. Iling Junior
  9. J. McAtee
  10. T. Gale
  11. S. Dalby

Bench

  1. G. Bazunu
  2. L. Brunt
  3. E. Toal
  4. M. Conway
  5. E. Erhahon
  6. J. Nelson
  7. R. Hardie
  8. R. Rodrigues
  9. K. Dong

Injuries and suspensions

Sheffield UtdSheffield Utd

  • H. BurrowsMissing Fixture. Inactive
  • T. ChongMissing Fixture. Injury
  • R. OneMissing Fixture. Hamstring Injury
  • F. SerikiMissing Fixture. Inactive
  • H. BurrowsMissing Fixture. Inactive
  • T. ChongMissing Fixture. Injury
  • R. OneMissing Fixture. Hamstring Injury
  • F. SerikiMissing Fixture. Inactive

BoltonBolton

  • L. StephensonMissing Fixture. Inactive
  • L. StephensonMissing Fixture. Inactive

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