Burton Albion 1-1 Bolton – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Bolton at 54% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Burton Albion vs Bolton encounter.
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Full Analysis
Pirelli Stadium plays host to Burton Albion versus Bolton in League One, Regular Season - 5. Kick-off: Saturday 26 August 2023 at 15:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Burton Albion have collected 0.90 PPG across 10 League One outings this season: 2W 3D 5L. Last five: D L L L D. They are averaging 0.40 goals per game and conceding 1.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their games — a low BTTS rate that suggests clean sheets are a regular occurrence. Burton Albion have played only a handful of League One games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
In front of their own supporters this season, Burton Albion have posted 5W 3D 2L at Pirelli Stadium — 1.80 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. Their home PPG of 1.80 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.90 — Burton Albion are significantly better at Pirelli Stadium than their overall form suggests.
Bolton (all games): 6W 1D 3L across 10 League One outings this term — 1.90 points per game. Last five: L W W W L. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 1.00. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. Bolton have played only a handful of League One games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Bolton away from home this season: 4W 3D 3L from 10 away games — 1.50 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
Bolton arrive in superior form — a 1.00 PPG advantage (1.90 vs 0.90) that offsets much of the home-ground benefit. The away side are the form pick, with draw protection the sensible way to manage the home-field uncertainty.
Head-to-Head
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 4 head-to-head meetings have produced 1 wins for Burton Albion, 1 for Bolton and 2 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
The 4 previous meetings have averaged 2.2 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 18 Apr 2023, ended 1–1 with a draw.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading
Burton Albion half-time and goal-timing data (50 games, 24 at home): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 78% of the time; BTTS occurs in 42% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 46% of games (home games); they fail to score in 38% of games.
Bolton half-time and goal-timing data (50 games, 24 at away): they score before half-time in 79% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 57% of the time; BTTS occurs in 42% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 42% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 46% of the time; they fail to score in 30% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Burton Albion 48% versus Bolton 36%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Burton Albion 52% | Bolton 38%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Burton Albion 0.92 xG and Bolton 1.64 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: Burton Albion attack 0.924 / defence 1.183 | Bolton attack 1.251 / defence 0.837. League average goals — home 1.190 / away 1.110. Bolton have an above-average attack strength of 1.251 — the away xG of 1.64 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 50 Burton Albion games / 50 Bolton games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Burton Albion 21% | Draw 25% | Bolton 54%. Fair-value odds: Burton Albion 4.76 | Draw 4.00 | Bolton 1.85. Bolton hold a narrow Poisson edge at 54% — the draw (25%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 47% | BTTS probability 49% | Total xG 2.56. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 47%/53% — the total xG of 2.56 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 49% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Bolton at 54% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 25% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Bolton if the outright odds are short.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.56 combined xG gives a 47% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 49%. Form rates corroborate: Burton Albion 50% | Bolton 40% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Burton Albion vs Bolton | Competition: League One, Regular Season - 5 | Venue: Pirelli Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 26 Aug 2023, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Burton Albion 21% | Draw 25% | Bolton 54% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 47% | BTTS 49% | xG Burton Albion 0.92 / Bolton 1.64 • Poisson strength factors: Burton Albion attack 0.924 / def 1.183 | Bolton attack 1.251 / def 0.837 | league avg home 1.190 / away 1.110 • Poisson stance: Bolton (54%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
0.92
Burton Albion xG
Expected Goals
1.64
Bolton xG
49%
BTTS
73%
Over 1.5
47%
Over 2.5
26%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Burton Albion vs Bolton kick off?
Burton Albion vs Bolton kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 26 August 2023 at Pirelli Stadium.
What was the final score in Burton Albion vs Bolton?
Burton Albion 1 - 1 Bolton.
Where is Burton Albion vs Bolton being played?
The match is being played at Pirelli Stadium.
What competition is Burton Albion vs Bolton part of?
Burton Albion vs Bolton is a Regular Season - 5 fixture in the League One (England).
Who is favourite to win Burton Albion vs Bolton?
Our statistical model gives Burton Albion a 21% chance of winning, Bolton a 54% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Bolton the favourite.
Will both teams score in Burton Albion vs Bolton?
Our model estimates a 49% probability that both Burton Albion and Bolton will score (BTTS).
Will Burton Albion vs Bolton have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 47%.
What is the head-to-head record between Burton Albion and Bolton?
Record (4 meetings): Burton Albion 1W | Draws 2 | Bolton 1W.
What form are Burton Albion and Bolton in?
Burton Albion (all comps): 2W-3D-5L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 0.40 / GA 1.00 | L5 D-L-L-L-D. Bolton (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.00 | L5 L-W-W-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Burton Albion's attack at 0.92x the league average against Bolton's defence at 0.84x — combine the two and it projects 0.92 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Bolton's attack (1.25x) against Burton Albion's defence (1.18x) — and the away total comes out at 1.64.
These ratings are built from 50/50 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.2% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-1 (11.2%), 0-2 (10.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 35% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Bolton Win
21%
4.75
25%
4.07
54%
1.84
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
12.7%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
11.7%
Draw
0 – 2
10.4%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.92
Burton Albion xG
Total xG
2.56
1.64
Bolton xG
4.75
21%
Home win
4.07
25%
Draw
1.84
54%
Away win
Goals Markets
73%
Over 1.5
1.37
27%
Under 1.5
3.70
47%
Over 2.5
2.13
53%
Under 2.5
1.89
26%
Over 3.5
3.85
74%
Under 3.5
1.35
12%
Over 4.5
8.33
88%
Under 4.5
1.14
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
49%
BTTS Yes
2.06
51%
BTTS No
1.94
Clean Sheet
19%
5.17
40%
2.51
Win to Nil
4%
24.53
22%
4.62
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.7 | 12.7 | 10.4 | 5.7 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| 1 | 7.1 | 11.7 | 9.6 | 5.2 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| 2 | 3.3 | 5.4 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | – | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Burton Albion vs Bolton?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.2%.
How many goals are Burton Albion and Bolton expected to score?
The model projects 0.92 expected goals for Burton Albion and 1.64 for Bolton, a combined total of 2.56.
How confident is the prediction model for Burton Albion vs Bolton?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 54%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Burton Albion come into this having played 50 games, going 15W 12D 23L for 1.14 points per game. Their last five reads D-L-L-L-D. It's still early in the season for Burton Albion, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
On the other side, Bolton sit at 1.74 PPG from 50 outings (25W 12D 13L), a run that reads L-W-W-W-L across their last five. It's still early in the season for Bolton, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Bolton carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.60 PPG clear of Burton Albion — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
How They Fare by Venue
Burton Albion's home form reads 9W 7D 8L across 24 games on their own ground, a 1.42 PPG return.
Away from home, Bolton have taken 1.50 points per game from 24 outings (10W 6D 8L).
Attack vs Defence
Burton Albion are averaging 1.16 goals scored and 1.72 conceded per game recently; Bolton are on 1.36 scored and 0.84 conceded.
Defensively: Bolton in 46% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 50 Results — League One
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Burton Albion
Early Season
Bolton
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Burton Albion and Bolton in coming into this match?
Burton Albion have gone 15W 12D 23L in their last 50 games (1.14 PPG), while Bolton have gone 25W 12D 13L in their last 50 (1.74 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Burton Albion at home or Bolton away?
Bolton's away record (1.50 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Burton Albion at home: 1.42 PPG; Bolton away: 1.50 PPG.
Have Burton Albion or Bolton been keeping clean sheets recently?
Burton Albion have kept a clean sheet in 22% of their recent games, Bolton in 46%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 10 times that we have on record, stretching back to September 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 4 years. Every recorded meeting has come in League One. They last met on 27 January 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Burton Albion won 3-0 on 11 Oct 2025, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Burton Albion have gone 2W 2D 1L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Bolton — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
2
Burton Albion
3
Draws
5
Bolton
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Burton Albion and Bolton?
From 10 meetings on record, Burton Albion have won 2, Bolton have won 5, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Burton Albion and Bolton last play each other?
They last met on 27 January 2026, when Bolton 2-1 Burton Albion.
Who has won more matches between Burton Albion and Bolton?
Bolton have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Burton Albion 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 33% of the time.
Bolton are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Burton Albion 42%, Bolton 42% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 46% (Burton Albion) and 42% (Bolton).
On the defensive side: Bolton in 38%; Burton Albion have failed to score in 38% of games; Bolton in 33%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Burton Albion home games / Bolton away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Burton Albion play Bolton?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 42% of Burton Albion's recent matches and 42% of Bolton's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Burton Albion vs Bolton usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 46% of Burton Albion's recent games and 42% of Bolton's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Burton Albion and Bolton tend to score early?
Burton Albion have had a goal before half-time in 67% of their recent matches, Bolton in 79% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Burton Albion and Bolton share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Burton Albion and Bolton finished level at 1-1 at Pirelli Stadium, Regular Season - 5, in the League One. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Burton Albion 0.92 xG and Bolton 1.64 xG, a combined 2.56. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Burton Albion attack 0.92 / defence 1.18 against Bolton attack 1.25 / defence 0.84, drawn from 50/50 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Burton Albion 21% | Draw 25% | Bolton 54%, with Bolton to win its most likely call at 54%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 25% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 47%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 73% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 49% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 45% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Burton Albion 52%, Bolton 38%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 42%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Burton Albion's trading profile (50 games, 24 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did.
Bolton's trading profile (50 games, 24 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 36% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 46% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Bolton arrived the stronger side — 1.74 PPG against 1.14. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss), form (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 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.