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Bolton Wanderers vs Bristol City: lineups

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Bolton Wanderers 18 · 14 points
Bristol City 14 · 15 points

Predicted lineups Bolton Wanderers vs Bristol City

Bolton Wanderers 4-2-3-1
31 Bazunu
14 Famewo
5 Brunt
18 Toal
22 Larrazabal
4 Simons or Erhahon
8 Sheehan
11 Gale
20 Rodrigues
7 Dong
9 Bair or Dalby

Predicted lineup for Bolton Wanderers: Bazunu, Famewo, Brunt, Toal, Larrazabal, Simons, Sheehan, Gale, Rodrigues, Dong, Bair

Bristol City 3-5-2
40 Collins or Tickle
2 Eissat or Atkinson
15 McNally
19 Tanner
3 Pring
27 Yah
8 Williams or Hirakawa
12 Knight
21 Cardines or Twine
11 Bell or Tolaj
23 Ballard

Predicted lineup for Bristol City: Collins, Eissat, McNally, Tanner, Pring, Yah, Williams, Knight, Cardines, Bell, Ballard

Bolton Wanderers

Chris Forino has returned to matches after a groin injury, playing for Bolton's U21s against Huddersfield Town, although he is not expected to start at home to Bristol City. Ryan Hardie, in contrast, is being monitored by the club's medical staff after being withdrawn from the same U21 game after half an hour.

Up front, the choice is between Theo Bair and Sam Dalby. Dalby has started three of the last five games and scored twice, while Bair has two goals from two starts. Xavier Simons and Ethan Erhahon are the alternatives for another place, with Simons expected to get the nod.

Bolton are 18th on 14 points after losing 5-1 at home to Middlesbrough. Jayden Nelson remains unavailable because he is not registered for the competition.

Bristol City

Brad Collins looks set to continue in goal for Bristol City at Bolton after making his first start in the last five matches against Stoke City, with Sam Tickle the alternative having started the previous four.

Lorent Tolaj is doubtful for the trip with a hip contusion and will have a late fitness test. Rob Dickie has returned to team training after five weeks out, but his availability will be assessed before the game. Elijah Adebayo is likely to miss the next two matches with a quad strain, and Noah Eile remains unavailable as he recovers from illness.

Injuries and suspensions

Bolton Wanderers

  • Chris Forino Groin injury Doubtful
  • Jayden Nelson Not registered Unavailable

Bristol City

  • Elijah Adebayo Not registered Doubtful
  • Noah Eile Illness Unavailable
  • Rob Dickie Knee injury Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Bolton Wanderers

  1. Sam Dalby 4 goals 0 assists
  2. Thierry Gale 3 goals 1 assists
  3. Gaizka Larrazabal 1 goals 3 assists
  4. Theo Bair 2 goals 1 assists
  5. Atsuki Ito 2 goals 0 assists

Bristol City

  1. Rio Cardines 0 goals 6 assists
  2. Dom Ballard 3 goals 0 assists
  3. Scott Twine 3 goals 0 assists
  4. Lorent Tolaj 2 goals 1 assists
  5. Jason Knight 1 goals 0 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Bolton Wanderers

Player Starts Min. Form
Gavin Bazunu 5/5 450 mixed
Eoin Toal 5/5 450 mixed
Josh Sheehan 5/5 450 solid
Gaizka Larrazabal 5/5 440 mixed
Thierry Gale 5/5 375 mixed
Sam Dalby 3/5 311 strong
Ethan Erhahon 4/5 297 mixed
Lewis Brunt 3/3 270 mixed

Bristol City

Player Starts Min. Form
Jason Knight 5/5 420 mixed
Dom Ballard 5/5 419 solid
George Tanner 5/5 390 mixed
Rio Cardines 4/5 375 mixed
Sam Tickle 4/4 360 poor
Rob Atkinson 4/4 360 mixed
Cameron Pring 3/5 315 poor
Luke McNally 3/3 270 solid

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.77 1.48
  • Predicted goals3.1
  • Both teams to score75%
  • Over 2.5 goals67%
  • Corners11.0

Team comparison

BOL home Per match BRC away
1.00 Points 1.50
1.17 Goals for 1.50
2.00 Goals against 1.50
1.77 xG for 1.49
1.64 xG against 1.29
6.2 Corners 4.8
LLWLL Home and away form WWLDD

Bolton Wanderers vs Bristol City: head-to-head record

9 previous meetings
3 Bolton Wanderers 2 draws 4 Bristol City
  • Goals per match3.00
  • Both teams scored56%
  • Over 2.5 goals67%
  • Jan 2019 Bristol City 2 - 1 Bolton Wanderers
  • Jan 2019 Bristol City 2 - 1 Bolton Wanderers
  • Aug 2018 Bolton Wanderers 2 - 2 Bristol City
  • Feb 2018 Bolton Wanderers 1 - 0 Bristol City
  • Sep 2017 Bristol City 2 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
  • Mar 2016 Bristol City 6 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
  • Nov 2015 Bolton Wanderers 0 - 0 Bristol City
  • Apr 2013 Bristol City 1 - 2 Bolton Wanderers
  • Oct 2012 Bolton Wanderers 3 - 2 Bristol City

Frequently asked questions

Who is the referee for Bolton Wanderers vs Bristol City?

Bolton Wanderers vs Bristol City will be refereed by Bobby Madley.

When will the lineup for Bolton Wanderers vs Bristol City be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Bolton Wanderers against Bristol City?

Bolton Wanderers are without Chris Forino (groin injury) and Jayden Nelson (not registered).

Who is unavailable for Bristol City against Bolton Wanderers?

Bristol City are without Elijah Adebayo (not registered), Noah Eile (illness) and Rob Dickie (knee injury).

What formation do Bolton Wanderers play?

Bolton Wanderers have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Schumacher.

What formation do Bristol City play?

Bristol City have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Skubala.

How did the last meeting between Bolton Wanderers and Bristol City finish?

On 25 January 2019, Bristol City vs Bolton Wanderers finished 2-1.

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