Match Info

EFL Trophy

Date: 23 September 2025, Tuesday

Location: Toughsheet Community Stadium (Bolton)

Referee: Baines D. (Eng)

Where to Watch on TV:


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	Bolton Wanderers		Manchester City U21

	1	X	2
	1.27	5.5	7
	1.27	5.4	8.3
	1.3	5.86	8
	1.00	22.72	30.00	Watch
	1.29	5.7	8
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.23 ↓ (1.3)	9.04 ↑ (5.42)	12.26 ↑ (7.47)

The most likely Over/Under: 3.75

The best margin for this event is 6.5%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Bolton Wanderers
80.9%

Draw
11%

Manchester City U21
8.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

70.8%

16.9%

12.3%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Bolton Wanderers has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+10.1%)

Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Bolton Wanderers's performance.

Manchester City U21 has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.2%)

Who will win by Users?

1	X	2
100%	0%	0%

Bolton Wanderers - Manchester City U21 Predictions

Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:

O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .

AH +1.5 - Man City U21 (1.76) (votes: 1 - 100%) .

Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Man City U21 (votes: 1 - 100%).

Expected Score (Market Odds): 2:0

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Lineups

Starting Lineups
27. Miller T. (G) 29. Christie C. 18. Toal E. (C) 6. Johnston G. 5. Taylor R. 8. Sheehan J. 16. Morley A. 33. Warren C. 45. McAtee J. 20. Cissoko I. 10. Dalby S.	84. Wint J. (G) 55. Parker H. 70. Katongo J. 79. Mbete L. (C) 46. McFarlane C. 60. Fapetu F. 71. Sangare M. 77. Oboavwoduo J. 75. Samba F. 99. Lawrence E. 62. Muir A.
Substitutes
13. Broome N. (G) 48. Burstow M. 22. Dempsey K. 3. Forino-Joseph C. 24. Forss M. 17. Randall J. 41. Smith O.	80. Brits S. (G) 92. Heskey R. 56. McAidoo R. 54. Naylor S. 48. Nfonkeu B. 90. Noble K. 98. Warhurst M.
Coaches
Schumacher S.	Wilkinson B.

Key Events of the Match

1st Half (3 - 0)
7', Dalby S. 🟨,
9', 1 - 0, Dalby S. ⚽, McAtee J. (A),
14', 2 - 0, McAtee J. ⚽, Taylor R. (A),
23', 3 - 0, Morley A. ⚽, Dalby S. (A),
2nd Half (0 - 0)
46', Johnston G. ↓, Forino-Joseph C. ↑,
46', Sheehan J. ↓, Dempsey K. ↑,
61', Warren C. ↓, Randall J. ↑,
62', Samba F. ↓, McAidoo R. ↑,
64', Mbete L. 🟨,
75', Christie C. ↓, Smith O. ↑,
77', Lawrence E. ↓, Heskey R. ↑,
77', Sangare M. ↓, Warhurst M. ↑,
81', McAtee J. ↓, Forss M. ↑,

Preview

Bolton is showing really good form (last 5 games: 3 wins).

In recent matches, Man City U21 has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Man City U21 may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Recently, Man City U21 has had a series of away games.

In this match, Bolton is the obvious favorite.

In the last 1 head-to-head match, Bolton won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 3:1.

Including home match between the teams, Bolton won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 3:1.

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Bolton Wanderers
English League One
20.09.25	Bolton Wanderers - Wigan Athletic	4:1 ✺
13.09.25	Leyton Orient - Bolton Wanderers	1:1 ✺
06.09.25	Bolton Wanderers - AFC Wimbledon	3:0 ✺
English EFL Trophy
02.09.25	Bolton Wanderers - Rotherham United	1:0 ✺
English League One
30.08.25	Blackpool - Bolton Wanderers	1:1 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 7.4 WTWWT
- Manchester City U21
English Premier League 2
31.08.25	Manchester United U21 - Manchester City U21	2:1 ✺
English EFL Trophy
26.08.25	Oldham Athletic - Manchester City U21	1:5 ✺
English Premier League 2
22.08.25	Manchester City U21 - West Ham United U21	3:1 ✺
18.08.25	Chelsea U21 - Manchester City U21	3:1 ✺
Club Friendly
26.07.25	Buxton - Manchester City U21	3:2 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 5.6 LWWLL

Latest Head to Head

English EFL Trophy
29.10.19	Bolton Wanderers - Manchester City U21	3:1

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