Bolton Wanderers vs Burnley Betting Tips and Predictions

There was finally some good news for Bolton fans this week with former striker Dean Holdsworth heading a group that is set to complete the take-over of the club. On the pitch it was more like business as usual as they sank to an away defeat at Birmingham but they have been playing better in recent weeks and have avoided defeat in 5 of their last 8 games. They are 7 points off safety but of the sides in the bottom 3, there has been more to like about Bolton of late than Charlton or Rotherham and they’ll be hopeful that good news off the pitch can transcend on to it and inspire a late great escape act.

Burnley have their eyes on the Premier League and having gone 10 games unbeaten in the league, they have every chance of securing an immediate return to the top flight. They find themselves in 2nd place and are looking for their 3rd win in 8 days following home victories over Nottingham Forest and Rotherham.

Reason for Betting Tips

This game may look like one that Burnley should win but the picture is a bit more complex when you look at their away record and Bolton’s home record rather than the overall league table. Bolton have only been beaten 3 times at home in 16 outings this season, which is a stunning record given they’ve propped up the table for most of the season. Burnley have only won 2 of their last 9 away in the league so surely backing Bolton Double Chance at 10/11 is where the value lies here.

Recent Form

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Bolton: LDLWDL

Burnley: WWDWDL

Head-to-Head

Burnley have won the last two meetings but their win in Bolton two seasons ago was their first since 1960.

Statistics

Both teams have scored in 62% of Bolton’s home games. Burnley have failed to score in 44% of their away matches.

Team News

Bolton: Gary Madine is back in the squad but Ben Amos is out.

Burnley: Michael Keane is a doubt with James Tarkowski his likely deputy once more.

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