Derby 1-0 Bolton – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Derby at 48% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Derby vs Bolton encounter.
✍️ Match Preview
Fixture Analysis
Derby welcome Bolton to Pride Park Stadium in League One (matchday 39). Kick-off is Saturday 16 March 2024 at 15:00 UK time.
Form Guide
Derby — last 10 games: 7W 1D 2L, averaging 2.20 points per game. Last five: L L W W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 0.70 conceded. Defensively, conceding just 0.70 per game is an exceptional defensive record. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches.
Derby's home record over their last 10 home games: 6W 2D 2L (2.00 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Looking at their last 10 matches, Bolton stand at 4W 4D 2L — 1.60 PPG. Last five: L W D D W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.00 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Bolton away from home: 4W 3D 3L from their last 10 away games — 1.50 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
Derby carry the stronger recent momentum — 0.60 PPG ahead of their opponents on 2.20 vs 1.60. The form data is a point in their favour, and where the price allows, it is the cleaner directional bet.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Both teams have scored in 80% of Derby's games and 60% of Bolton's (from Derby's last 10 home games and Bolton's last 10 away games) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
H2H
There is little to separate the sides in our head-to-head data. From 3 H2H matches, Derby have won 1, Bolton 1, with 1 draw — a balanced record that offers no clear steer on its own. With only 3 H2H matches to go on, treat this as a light input.
The 3 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 2 Sep 2023, ended Derby 1–2 Bolton — a Bolton win.
The head-to-head data offers no strong steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the model and current market pricing should carry more weight for this fixture.
Trading Patterns
Derby in-play and half-time data (last 84 games, 42 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 67% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 72% of the time; of the 14 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 36%; BTTS occurs in 55% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 55% of games (home games).
Bolton in-play and half-time data (last 84 games, 42 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 71% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 70% of the time; of the 22 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 41%; BTTS occurs in 45% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 42% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Derby 50% versus Bolton 44%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Derby 51% | Bolton 43%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Derby 1.68 xG and Bolton 1.23 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Derby attack 1.211 / defence 0.905 | Bolton attack 1.105 / defence 1.038. League average goals — home 1.335 / away 1.226. Data: built from Derby's last 84 games and Bolton's last 84.
Result probabilities: Derby 48% | Draw 24% | Bolton 28%. Fair-value odds: Derby 2.09 | Draw 4.12 | Bolton 3.59. Derby hold a narrow Poisson edge at 48% — the draw (24%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 55% | BTTS Yes probability 58% | Total xG 2.90. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 55% — the 2.90 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 58% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Derby as the most likely outcome at 48% — moderate model lean. Recent form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 24% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Derby offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 28% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.90 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 55% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Derby's last 10 home games and Bolton's last 10 away games) averaging 3.0 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 58%. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Derby 80% (last 10 home games) | Bolton 60% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Derby vs Bolton | Competition: League One, matchday 39 | Venue: Pride Park Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 16 March 2024 at 15:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Derby 48% | Draw 24% | Bolton 28% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 55% (Under 45%) | BTTS Yes 58% (No 42%) | xG Derby 1.68 / Bolton 1.23 • Poisson strength factors: Derby attack 1.211 / def 0.905 | Bolton attack 1.105 / def 1.038 | league avg home 1.335 / away 1.226 • Poisson stance: Derby (48%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.68
Derby xG
Expected Goals
1.23
Bolton xG
58%
BTTS
79%
Over 1.5
55%
Over 2.5
33%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Derby vs Bolton FAQs
What time does Derby vs Bolton kick off?
Derby vs Bolton kicked off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday 16 March 2024 at Pride Park Stadium.
What was the final score in Derby vs Bolton?
Derby 1 - 0 Bolton.
Where is Derby vs Bolton being played?
The match is being played at Pride Park Stadium.
What competition is Derby vs Bolton part of?
Derby vs Bolton is a League One fixture (matchday 39) (England).
Who is favourite to win Derby vs Bolton?
Our statistical model gives Derby a 48% chance of winning, Bolton a 28% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Derby the favourite.
Will both teams score in Derby vs Bolton?
Our model estimates a 58% probability that both Derby and Bolton will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Derby vs Bolton have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 55%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Derby's attacking strength (1.21x league average) is weighed against Bolton's defensive record (1.04x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.68. The same calculation in reverse, Bolton's attack versus Derby's defence, projects 1.23 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Derby's last 84 games and Bolton's last 84 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 12.7%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.5%), 1-0 (7.7%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Derby Win
48%
2.09
24%
4.12
28%
3.59
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.3%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.5%
Home win
1 – 0
9.2%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.68
Derby xG
Total xG
2.90
1.23
Bolton xG
2.09
48%
Home win
4.12
24%
Draw
3.59
28%
Away win
Goals Markets
79%
Over 1.5
1.27
21%
Under 1.5
4.76
55%
Over 2.5
1.82
45%
Under 2.5
2.22
33%
Over 3.5
3.03
67%
Under 3.5
1.49
17%
Over 4.5
5.88
83%
Under 4.5
1.20
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
58%
BTTS Yes
1.74
42%
BTTS No
2.36
Clean Sheet
29%
3.40
19%
5.35
Win to Nil
14%
7.11
5%
19.25
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.5 | 6.7 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 9.2 | 11.3 | 6.9 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.7 | 9.5 | 5.8 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 4.3 | 5.3 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Derby vs Bolton Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Derby vs Bolton?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.7%.
How many goals are Derby and Bolton expected to score?
The model projects 1.68 expected goals for Derby and 1.23 for Bolton, a combined total of 2.90.
How confident is the prediction model for Derby vs Bolton?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 48%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 84 outings, Derby have picked up 1.80 PPG on a 44W 19D 21L record — L-L-W-W-W across the most recent five.
Bolton's form line: 44W 20D 20L from 84 games, 1.81 PPG, last five L-W-D-D-W.
Form-wise this is close to level: Derby on 1.80 PPG, Bolton on 1.81. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
On home soil, Derby have posted 1.95 PPG from their last 42 home games (24W 10D 8L).
On the road, Bolton have gone 18W 11D 13L from their last 42 away games — 1.55 PPG when travelling.
Goals in Recent Form
Derby are averaging 1.61 goals scored and 0.95 conceded per game recently; Bolton are on 1.55 scored and 0.94 conceded. Both sides have been difficult to break down recently — a combination that often points to a tighter, lower-scoring game than the average fixture.
Defensively: Derby have kept a clean sheet in 39% of their games; Bolton in 42% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 84 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Derby
Current Season
Bolton
Current Season
Derby (Home) vs Bolton (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Derby
Current Season
Bolton
Current Season
❓ Derby vs Bolton Form FAQs
What form are Derby and Bolton in coming into this match?
Derby have gone 44W 19D 21L in their last 84 games (1.80 PPG), while Bolton have gone 44W 20D 20L in their last 84 (1.81 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Derby at home or Bolton away?
Derby's home record (1.95 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Derby at home: 1.95 PPG; Bolton away: 1.55 PPG.
Have Derby or Bolton been keeping clean sheets recently?
Derby have kept a clean sheet in 39% of their recent games, Bolton in 42%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
This section is based on the 5 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 3 years from December 2022. They cover more than one competition — League One, Championship. The most recent was as recently as 6 November 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Streaks & Records
There's a clear recent trend here: Derby have taken the most recent 2 H2H results in our data.
Derby's record when hosting Bolton specifically: 3W 0D 0L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 5 Meetings
3
Derby
1
Draws
1
Bolton
Recent Meetings
❓ Derby vs Bolton H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Derby and Bolton?
Across the 5 head-to-head matches in our data, Derby have won 3, Bolton have won 1, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Derby and Bolton last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 6 November 2026: Derby 3-1 Bolton.
Who has won more matches between Derby and Bolton?
Derby have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from the 5 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Derby are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 45% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 26% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 43% of those situations.
Bolton are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 21% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 46% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Derby 55%, Bolton 45% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 55% (Derby) and 40% (Bolton).
On the defensive side: Derby keep a clean sheet in 40% of their matches; Bolton in 36%; Bolton in 29%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Derby home games / Bolton away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Derby vs Bolton Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Derby and Bolton matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 55% of Derby's recent matches and 45% of Bolton's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Derby and Bolton matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 55% of Derby's recent games and 40% of Bolton's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Derby and Bolton matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 67% of Derby's recent matches and 71% of Bolton's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Derby edge out Bolton 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Derby beat Bolton 1-0 at Pride Park Stadium, Regular Season - 39, in the League One. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Derby 1.68 xG and Bolton 1.23 xG, a combined 2.90. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Bolton landed 1.2 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Derby attack 1.21 / defence 0.91 against Bolton attack 1.10 / defence 1.04, drawn from 84/84 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Derby 48% | Draw 24% | Bolton 28%, with Derby to win its most likely call at 48%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 55%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 79% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 58% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 47% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Derby 51%, Bolton 43%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 47%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Derby's trading profile (84 games, 42 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 39% of the time, and duly kept one.
Bolton's trading profile (84 games, 42 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 44% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 42% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Derby 1.80 PPG, Bolton 1.81 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Derby win broke the near-deadlock. Derby (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 0.90 average — tighter than their form line. Bolton (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.38 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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