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Bolton vs Portsmouth prediction: correct score and AI tips

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Match analysis

Championship, matchday 16: the Bolton vs Portsmouth match is scheduled on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 15:00 (UK time). Venue: Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton. It is a tight call: 40% for Bolton, 30% for the draw and 30% for Portsmouth.

Over their last 5 matches, Bolton have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 7 and conceding 9. Portsmouth are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (3 wins, 2 draws), scoring 7 and conceding 3. Portsmouth therefore arrive in far better shape than Bolton. On average Bolton score 1.40 and concede 1.80 goals per game; Portsmouth score 1.40 and concede 0.60. In the table, Bolton sit 18th with 17 points from 15 games, Portsmouth 11th with 22 points from 15. 7 places separate the two sides. Over their recent games, Bolton have averaged 1.20 xG (expected goals) per match, against 0.91 for Portsmouth.

Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Bolton and Portsmouth: the prediction relies on each team's form and level. Bolton out or doubtful: E. Erhahon, R. Hardie, J. McAtee, J. Nelson, E. Toal and G. Bazunu (doubtful). Portsmouth: K. Anderson, B. Arthur, C. Bishop, L. Brooke-Smith, M. Kosznovszky, C. Ogilvie and J. Swift. In double chance terms, "Bolton or draw" stands at 70%, "Portsmouth or draw" at 60% and "no draw" at 70%.

Outcome probabilities (1X2)

40%
Bolton (Win)
30%
Draw
30%
Portsmouth (Win)

Double chance

70%
Bolton or draw
60%
Portsmouth or draw
70%
No draw

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Latest matches in all competitions, at the time of the prediction.

Bolton

DateOpponentScore
Nov 3, 2026Charlton · Championship1-0W
Oct 31, 2026Bristol City · Championship2-3L
Oct 23, 2026Middlesbrough · Championship1-5L
Oct 17, 2026Southampton · Championship0-0D
Oct 13, 2026Wolves · Championship3-1W

Portsmouth

DateOpponentScore
Nov 3, 2026Swansea · Championship3-1W
Oct 31, 2026Burnley · Championship0-0D
Oct 24, 2026Millwall · Championship2-1W
Oct 20, 2026Wolves · Championship1-1D
Oct 17, 2026Norwich · Championship1-0W

Standings before the match

Pos.PointsPlayed
Bolton181715
Portsmouth112215

Head-to-head

Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Bolton and Portsmouth: the prediction relies on each team's form and level.

Out and doubtful

Bolton

  • E. Erhahon (out)
  • R. Hardie (out)
  • J. McAtee (out)
  • J. Nelson (out)
  • E. Toal (out)
  • G. Bazunu (doubtful)

Portsmouth

  • K. Anderson (out)
  • B. Arthur (out)
  • C. Bishop (out)
  • L. Brooke-Smith (out)
  • M. Kosznovszky (out)
  • C. Ogilvie (out)
  • J. Swift (out)

Most regular starters

Bolton

Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).

  • J. Sheehan5/5
  • A. Famewo4/5
  • A. Ito4/5
  • T. Gale4/5
  • E. Toal3/5
  • G. Bazunu3/5
  • G. Larrazabal3/5
  • L. Brunt3/5
  • S. Dalby3/5
  • X. Simons3/5
  • C. Forino-Joseph2/5

Portsmouth

Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).

  • A. Segecic5/5
  • I. Mohamed5/5
  • M. Dia5/5
  • N. Schmid5/5
  • R. Poole5/5
  • A. Kamara4/5
  • J. Meghoma4/5
  • M. Pack3/5
  • R. Kavuma McQueen3/5
  • T. Devlin3/5
  • Z. Swanson3/5

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Bolton vs Portsmouth prediction?

Our AI gives Bolton a 40% chance of winning, the draw 30% and Portsmouth 30%. Bolton are therefore slight favourites.

When and where is Bolton vs Portsmouth played?

Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 15:00 (UK time), Championship, matchday 16. Venue: Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton.

What form are Bolton and Portsmouth in?

Bolton: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (7 scored, 9 conceded). Portsmouth: 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (7 scored, 3 conceded).

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