Peterborough vs Bolton Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Peterborough vs Bolton Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 10, 2026 | Weston Homes Stadium | EFL League One | 15:00 GMT

Peterborough look to continue proving the early season doubters wrong as they host a Bolton side who are struggling for results at the moment, in a match that looks as though it could have some serious implications for the play-off race come the end of the season based on the current momentum of both sides. Posh had been in excellent form until their thrashing at the hands of Lincoln last time out, so need to regroup and get back on track, whereas Bolton have stumbled in the last few weeks and could fall out of the play-off places if they don't turn things around soon.

Key Betting Tips: Peterborough Double Chance @ 1.62 odds on BoyleSports and Betfred, and 1.57 odds on Kwiff all represent good value based on the tip provided by Football Park's advanced algorithm.

The hosts come into this match in better form than Bolton since their rejuvenation under Luke Williams, and based on Football Park's algorithm predicting results in favour of the hosts, suring up by opting for Double Chance looks like the way to go based on the good odds it still gives you.

Peterborough vs Bolton Predicted Lineups

Peterborough Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Alex Bass; Carl Johnston, Thomas O'Connor, Tom Lees, Peter Kioso; Brandon Khela, Archie Collins; Kyrell Lisbie, Matthew Garbett, Declan Frith; Harry Leonard

Ben Woods and Jimmy-Jay Morgan both missed out of their last game and are thus not expected to be ready for this clash. Gustav Lindgren was also absent after he picked up an injury during the warm-up, and there is little word on if he will be fit to play already.

Bolton Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Tyler Miller; Max Conway, George Johnston, Eoin Toal, Cyrus Christie; Ethan Erhahon, Josh Sheehan; Thierry Gale, Joel Randall, Amario Cozier-Duberry; Mason Burstow

Peterborough vs Bolton Current League Standings

Peterborough's start to the season under Darren Ferguson had them tipped as a surprise relegation candidate, as they were genuinely awful, but since the appointment of Luke Williams, the ship seems to have steadied. They've made a very strong push up the table and, if they continue in this vein, will be play-off battlers before too long, but it's game like this that will test whether they belong at the top end of the table, or if the middle of the pack suits them more. They've not got a great home record this season, sitting 17th in the table based on home form, so they'll be looking to put things right in that regard with three points.

Bolton's away form this season has been horrendous, winning just twice in 11 attempts, so they'll need to find a way to up their game to get a result here, something that the fans don't seem especially confident about. Despite that, Bolton have assumed their usual spot in the play-offs, but only ahead of Stevenage in seventh by two points, so they can't afford to drop too many points at the moment. They're also nine points behind second placed Lincoln, so any hopes of automatic promotion would require a dramatic improvement in form straight away. There's always high expectations for the Wanderers, and they seem to fall just short of them every season, and it looks like this year will be no different if they don't start improving soon.

Peterborough vs Bolton Head-to-Head Timeline

Bolton have had the better of Peterborough in recent encounters between the two, but you could hardly call it domination in their favour, winning twice but seeing three matches end on level terms. Peterborough seem to be making a bit more of a fight of this fixture in the last few years, something that historically wasn't quite the case, as they have registered three wins to Bolton's nine overall.

In fact, all three draws between these sides have come since 2023, indicating that it is a pretty likely outcome for this time round too. All of Peterborough's wins against Bolton have come at home, which also points in the direction that opting for a Double Chance bet in Posh's favour is more likely to come off than not.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• October 4, 2025: Bolton 2-1 Peterborough (League One)
• April 26, 2025: Peterborough 1-1 Bolton (League One)
• October 26, 2024: Bolton 1-0 Peterborough (League One)
• April 27, 2024: Peterborough 3-3 Bolton (League One)
• September 23, 2023: Bolton 1-1 Peterborough (League One)

Peterborough and Bolton Recent Matches Analysis

Peterborough Last 5 Matches:

• Peterborough 2-5 Lincoln City (A) - League One
• Peterborough 2-0 Rotherham (A) - League One
• Peterborough 1-1 Reading (H) - League One
• Peterborough 1-0 Leyton Orient (H) - League One
• Peterborough 1-0 Port Vale (A) - League One

Until their big defeat away at promotion candidates Lincoln City, Posh had entered a really good run of form, going six unbeaten with five of those games being wins. The run came to an abrupt end at the hands of Michael Skubala's side, but Peterborough shouldn't let that overshadow the excellent results they've picked up since Williams took the helm, including keeping three clean sheets in their last five. Defensive solidity is crucial, and is something that they were lacking before the new(ish) manager came in, so they'll need to recover that ability after clearly losing it in their last game.

Bolton Last 5 Matches:

• Bolton 0-0 Northampton (H) - League One
• Bolton 1-1 Doncaster (A) - League One
• Bolton 0-1 Mansfield (A) - League One
• Bolton 2-1 Rotherham (H) - League One
• Bolton 1-2 Wycombe (A) - League One

Steven Schumacher's side have not been able to find form lately, proving unable to stitch together two good results which is putting them at serious risk of dropping out of the play-offs, a position that could put the manager under even more scrutiny given the lofty expectations the club possess. They've only found the net once in their last three games, which is not the kind of form a play-off side should be looking to uphold, so breaking oppositions down and being more clinical in front of goal is going to be a huge focus for Bolton in this game. Defensively, their record isn't too bad, averaging one goal conceded per game in their last five outings. That isn't great, but it also could be much much worse.

Peterborough vs Bolton Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with a 40.00% confidence in Peterborough to Win, as well as a 33.30% confidence in a Draw. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Peterborough vs Bolton Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Peterborough Double Chance @ 1.62 odds on BoyleSports and Betfred - Double Chance boosts the likelihood of the bet coming in, and considering the form that Peterborough have been in, backing them to earn at least a point looks like a good bet.

Key Players to Watch: Peterborough vs Bolton

Harry Leonard (Peterborough): Acquired from Blackburn in the summer, Leonard has looked like an unbelievable bit of business on Peterborough's part this season. The 22-year old striker has scored eight goals in the league this season, adding three assists to his tally as well, and plays as an exciting threat on the attack for Posh. He enjoyed an exceptional December, scoring four goals in three games to earn a nomination for League One Player of the Month, and he's showed no signs of slowing. He found the net again last time out, but was still on the wrong end of the 5-2 scoreline against Lincoln.

Amario Cozier-Duberry (Bolton): On loan for the season from Brighton, Cozier-Duberry has been an outstanding addition to the Bolton squad this season, becoming incredibly effective at cutting in on his left foot, though he is comfortable enough taking shots on with his right, too. Beyond adding a lot of energy on the ball going forward, the 20-year old has made himself a valuable outlet in front of goal from the wing, amassing 14 goal contributions in the league so far this season, with six goals and eight assists. This is a very exciting young player to keep an eye on, who could be starring for Brighton before long if he keeps up his development.

Peterborough vs Bolton Match Facts

Broadcast Details: Not Available

Referee: Oliver Yates

Stadium Information: Located in Peterborough, London Road Stadium, known for sponsorship reasons as Weston Homes Stadium, has a capacity of 13,511 and has been in use since before 1891.

Peterborough vs Bolton: Final Prediction

Peterborough 2-1 Bolton