Championship
Bolton Wanderers vs West Ham
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 - 20:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: University of Bolton Stadium
Bolton Wanderers vs West Ham Prediction & Stats - Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Bolton Wanderers vs West Ham carries real history into this round of the Championship.
The two sides meet on 08/09 (Tuesday) at University of Bolton Stadium, 20:00 (UK time).
Read the Bolton Wanderers vs West Ham prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Bolton Wanderers vs West Ham
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Bolton Wanderers vs West Ham call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or West Ham
Last updated on 06-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes West Ham the side to beat, with roughly 18% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Bolton Wanderers Preview
Bolton Wanderers reach this fixture 5 match into their Championship. Here is where The Trotters stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost
0.8 points per game
4 scored, at 0.8 a game
9 conceded, at 1.8 a game
The Trotters, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Samuel George Dalby, 2 goals
Most assists: John Mcatee, 1 assists
Recent results — Bolton Wanderers
23/10/2026 15:00
17/10/2026 10:00
13/10/2026 14:45
10/10/2026 10:00
20/09/2026 08:30
West Ham: how they are travelling
West Ham come in 5 matches into their Championship.
Here is what West Ham United F.C. have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost
1.6 points per game
11 scored, at 2.2 a game
7 conceded, at 1.4 a game
West Ham United F.C., season-wide
4 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Valentín Castellanos, 3 goals
Most assists: Lewis Orford, 2 assists
Recent results — West Ham United F.C.
24/10/2026 10:00
17/10/2026 10:00
14/10/2026 15:00
09/10/2026 15:00
19/09/2026 07:30
The head-to-head favours Bolton Wanderers
Recent meetings have tended to go Bolton Wanderers's way against West Ham.
From 10 match(es):
Bolton Wanderers: 8 win(s)
West Ham: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 1
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Bolton Wanderers vs West Ham prediction.
Form comparison Bolton Wanderers vs West Ham
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Bolton Wanderers
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
L
W
|
0.8 |
| Home |
L
L
W
L
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
W
W
L
L
|
0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 0.8 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.8 | 1 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 2 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 0.96 | 1.75 |
Away Team
West Ham
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
W
D
|
1.6 |
| Home |
L
D
W
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
W
W
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.6 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 2.2 | 2.67 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.33 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 67% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.77 | 2.13 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.07 | 1.73 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5
Our analysis shows that this match is likely to see many goals.
After reviewing Bolton Wanderers and West Ham’s recent performances, we predict this game will exceed 2.5 total goals. Both teams boast some of the strongest attacks in Championship, which makes this a strong betting option.
👉 Prediction: West Ham to Win
Underestimating West Ham would be a mistake. Despite being the away side, they have the quality and tactical discipline to pull off a win.
That’s why we’re backing West Ham to win outright on the 1X2 market at odds of 1.72.
Fixture information - Bolton Wanderers vs West Ham
Match: Bolton Wanderers vs West Ham
Competition: Championship
Date: Tuesday, 08/09/2026
Kick-off: 20:00 (UK time)
Venue: University of Bolton Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for The Wanderers vs WHUFC that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 2.87
Both Teams to Score
75%
League: 67%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 83%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 65%
Cards
3.5
League: 3.8
Corners
18
League: 10.6
Home Team
Bolton Wanderers
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
L
W
|
0.8 |
| Home |
L
L
W
L
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
W
W
L
L
|
0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 0.8 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.8 | 1 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 2 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 0.96 | 1.75 |
Away Team
West Ham
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
W
D
|
1.6 |
| Home |
L
D
W
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
W
W
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.6 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 2.2 | 2.67 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.33 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 67% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.77 | 2.13 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.07 | 1.73 |
Corners
11.4 / Match
+5% Corners / Match
West Ham received +5% more corners than Bolton Wanderers in the Championship
12 / Match
Middlesbrough
(2)
Southampton
(3)
Wolverhampton
(3)
Stoke City
(10)
Norwich City
(2)
Cardiff City
(2)
West Ham
(4)(13)
Southampton
(1)
Swansea City
(11)
Lincoln City
(4)
Queens Park Rangers
(11)
Millwall
(3)
Wrexham
(4)
Bolton Wanderers
Cards
1.8 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
1.8 / Match
Middlesbrough
(1)
Southampton
(4)
Wolverhampton
(2)
Stoke City
(1)
Norwich City
(0)
Cardiff City
(5)
West Ham
(0)(1)
Southampton
(2)
Swansea City
(2)
Lincoln City
(2)
Queens Park Rangers
(4)
Millwall
(1)
Wrexham
(3)
Bolton Wanderers
Goals Scored
0.8 / Match
+175%
West Ham is +175% better in terms of goals scored
2.2 / Match
Middlesbrough
(1)
Southampton
(0)
Wolverhampton
(3)
Stoke City
(1)
Norwich City
(4)
Cardiff City
(1)
West Ham
(2)(2)
Southampton
(1)
Swansea City
(6)
Lincoln City
(1)
Queens Park Rangers
(2)
Millwall
(6)
Wrexham
(3)
Bolton Wanderers
Goals Conceded
1.8 / Match
+22%
Bolton Wanderers condeded +22% more goals than West Ham
1.4 / Match
Middlesbrough
(5)
Southampton
(0)
Wolverhampton
(1)
Stoke City
(2)
Norwich City
(3)
Cardiff City
(0)
West Ham
(3)(3)
Southampton
(0)
Swansea City
(0)
Lincoln City
(1)
Queens Park Rangers
(2)
Millwall
(0)
Wrexham
(2)
Bolton Wanderers
Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Middlesbrough
|
12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 25 | 2.08 |
| 2 |
Southampton
|
12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 2 |
| 3 |
Swansea City
|
12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 23 | 1.92 |
| 4 |
West Ham
|
12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 32 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 1.83 |
| 5 |
Wolverhampton
|
12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 21 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 21 | 1.75 |
| 7 |
Birmingham City
|
12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 9 |
Stoke City
|
12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 10 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Portsmouth
|
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Sheffield United
|
12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Millwall
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 14 |
Bristol City
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 15 |
Lincoln City
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 20 | -7 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 16 |
Cardiff City
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 17 |
Wrexham
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 18 |
Charlton Athletic
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 18 | -7 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 19 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 23 | -7 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 20 |
Norwich City
|
12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 22 | -2 | 12 | 1 |
| 21 |
Watford
|
12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 20 | -10 | 11 | 0.92 |
| 22 |
Burnley
|
12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 25 | -8 | 8 | 0.67 |
| 23 |
Derby County
|
12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 21 | -11 | 7 | 0.58 |
| 24 |
Preston North End
|
12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 25 | -15 | 5 | 0.42 |
Odds
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