Bolton vs Lincoln Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Aug 2025

League One Betting Preview: Bolton vs Lincoln

Bolton host Lincoln in this League One match at Toughsheet Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 22:00 on Saturday 23 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Under 2.5 Looks the Best Option

We’re more than happy with the odds of 1.71 when it comes to betting Under 2.5 Goals, with the Total Goals market affording us this price. Bolton and Lincoln might not net too many between them.

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4-2 Lincoln Triumph in Previous H2H

In the last Bolton Wanderers game, they played out a 1-1 draw at home to Reading at Toughsheet Community Stadium.

Lincoln City triumphed in their previous game. It was away from home where Northampton Town were beaten 1-0 at Sixfields Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Lincoln triumphed in the last clash between the pair. Landing a 4-2 home win when playing Bolton at LNER Stadium. In the past 9 H2H matches, there have been six Bolton victories, two Lincoln wins and a draw.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Lincoln	8	4	3	1	11	8	3	11:8	15
12	Bolton	8	2	5	1	10	7	3	10:7	11

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Confirmed Lineups

Bolton confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Teddy Sharman-Lowe (GK), Josh Cogley, Eoin Toal, George Johnston, Max Conway, Ethan Erhahon, Xavier Simons, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Joel Randall, Ibrahim Cissoko, Mason Burstow.

Lincoln confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): George Wickens (GK), Adam Jackson, Sonny Bradley, Ryley Towler, Thomas Hamer, Tendayi Darikwa, Reeco Hackett, Tom Bayliss, Conor McGrandles, Ben House, Freddie Draper.

Bolton vs Lincoln Prediction & Betting Tips

Be fully equipped for Bolton vs Lincoln with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

The two sides could end up contesting a low-scoring League One encounter, with Under 2.5 looking like a great pick. Let’s head to the betting sites and secure odds of 1.71 for this prediction.

Understanding the injured players situation proves useful when assembling football picks. Once we’ve also considered the form guide, we use the latest stats and provide League One betting predictions.

Key Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Bolton games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Bolton games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Bolton games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Lincoln games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Lincoln games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Lincoln games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 58.5% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Bettors looking for an alternative at bigger odds might want to take a look at the Under 1.5 Goals option which will pay out providing we see no more than one goal being scored during the ninety minutes.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bolton 1 - 0 Lincoln

Bolton are available to back at 6.00 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Bolton vs Lincoln Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bolton Win on the Cards According to the Bookies

The Bolton Wanderers betting odds are 1.72 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this League One encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 58% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Lincoln City are trading at 4.40.

If you wager Bolton -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at 1.96, your stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0. A 2+ goal victory over Lincoln achieves a full payout, with a one goal win meaning half the stake is a winner and the other half refunded.

A low-scoring contest will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds. An alternative play could be betting BTTS No where you can get 1.71 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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John McAtee Favourite to Score the First Goal

You will find favourite John McAtee at 5.75 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get 2.85 that he finds the net any time.

Past Four H2H Toughsheet Community Stadium Meetings Won by Bolton

Bolton have avoided defeat in their last four matches at Toughsheet Community Stadium. The Lancashire club have four wins, three draws and three losses in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Lincoln have collected six defeats, three wins and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

The past meeting at Toughsheet Community Stadium saw Bolton defeat Lincoln 3-0. The past 4 H2H games at Toughsheet Community Stadium have resulted in Bolton winning each time.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Bolton Home Stats		4-3-3	2.40	1.30	1.10	3	7	5	5
Lincoln Away Stats		3-1-6	3.00	1.40	1.60	5	5	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Bolton vs Lincoln Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for Bolton vs Lincoln before you bet. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed League One lineups and the latest on injuries.

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