Championship
Sheffield United vs Bolton Wanderers
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Bramall Lane
Sheffield United vs Bolton Wanderers Prediction & Stats - Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Sheffield United vs Bolton Wanderers carries real history into this round of the Championship.
The two sides meet on 01/09 (Tuesday) at Bramall Lane, 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Sheffield United vs Bolton Wanderers prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Sheffield United vs Bolton Wanderers
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Sheffield United vs Bolton Wanderers call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 31-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Sheffield United the side to beat, with roughly 56% 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.
Sheffield United Preview
Sheffield United reach this fixture 2 match into their Championship. Here is where The Blades stand:
In this competition
0 won, 2 drawn, 0 lost
1 points per game
0 scored, at 0 a game
0 conceded, at 0 a game
The Blades, season-wide
2 won, 3 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Thomas Cannon, 1 goals
Most assists: Joe Rothwell, 1 assists
Recent results — Sheffield United
29/08/2026 10:00
25/08/2026 14:45
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 12:30
09/08/2026 11:00
Bolton Wanderers: how they are travelling
Bolton Wanderers come in 2 matches into their Championship.
Here is what The Trotters have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2 points per game
2 scored, at 1 a game
1 conceded, at 0.5 a game
The Trotters, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Samuel George Dalby, 1 goals
Most assists: John Mcatee, 1 assists
Recent results — The Trotters
29/08/2026 10:00
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 07:30
08/08/2026 10:00
24/05/2026 08:00
The head-to-head favours Sheffield United
Recent meetings have tended to go Sheffield United's way against Bolton Wanderers.
From 7 match(es):
Sheffield United: 4 win(s)
Bolton Wanderers: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 0
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Sheffield United vs Bolton Wanderers prediction.
Form comparison Sheffield United vs Bolton Wanderers
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Sheffield United
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
D
|
1 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.33 | 0 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.9 | 0.55 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.71 | 1.19 | 1.97 |
Away Team
Bolton Wanderers
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Home |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.33 | 2 | 0 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 2 | 0.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 0.96 | 2.39 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Sheffield United will have the home advantage in this match, and with the quality of their players to the strength of their performances, they will have the upper hand. But even with all that said, our betting tip is to go for a draw in Sheffield United vs Bolton Wanderers.
We just see some flaws that Bolton Wanderers can exploit in order to hold the home side to a draw. And with odds of 3.9, the potential payout for a draw is well worth a shot.
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - X2
Bolton Wanderers has proven to be a tough opponent for many sides, even in away games. As they head to Bramall Lane to face Sheffield United, our recommended bet is Bolton Wanderers to win or draw in the Double Chance market.
While Bolton Wanderers securing all three points wouldn’t be shocking given their recent form, taking at least a draw seems like a very realistic outcome.
Fixture information - Sheffield United vs Bolton Wanderers
Match: Sheffield United vs Bolton Wanderers
Competition: Championship
Date: Tuesday, 01/09/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: Bramall Lane
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Stats
The statistics for Sheffield United vs The Wanderers that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 3.03
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 78%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 86%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 75%
Cards
2
League: 3.86
Corners
4
League: 10.97
Home Team
Sheffield United
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
D
|
1 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.33 | 0 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.9 | 0.55 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.71 | 1.19 | 1.97 |
Away Team
Bolton Wanderers
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Home |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.33 | 2 | 0 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 2 | 0.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 0.96 | 2.39 |
Corners
11.33 / Match
+0% Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
11.33 / Match
Cardiff City
(2)
Swansea City
(3)
Birmingham City
(2)(14)
Lincoln City
(2)
Queens Park Rangers
(5)
Preston North End
Cards
1.33 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
1.33 / Match
Cardiff City
(2)
Swansea City
(2)
Birmingham City
(0)(0)
Lincoln City
(2)
Queens Park Rangers
(2)
Preston North End
Goals Scored
0.67 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
0.67 / Match
Cardiff City
(2)
Swansea City
(0)
Birmingham City
(0)(0)
Lincoln City
(0)
Queens Park Rangers
(2)
Preston North End
Goals Conceded
0.67 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
0.67 / Match
Cardiff City
(2)
Swansea City
(0)
Birmingham City
(0)(1)
Lincoln City
(0)
Queens Park Rangers
(1)
Preston North End
Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Charlton Athletic
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Wolverhampton
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 3 |
Swansea City
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 4 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 5 |
Southampton
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 |
Middlesbrough
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 7 |
Millwall
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 8 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 9 |
Birmingham City
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 10 |
Watford
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 11 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 12 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Bristol City
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 14 |
Sheffield United
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 |
Cardiff City
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 16 |
Norwich City
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 17 |
Portsmouth
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 18 |
Lincoln City
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 19 |
Wrexham
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 20 |
West Ham
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 21 |
Derby County
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 22 |
Burnley
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 23 |
Preston North End
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 |
Stoke City
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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