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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Sat 2 Mar 2024 · 15:00 UTC University of Bolton Stadium 20,246 HT 45' · FT 45'
George Thomason 35' 1–0
Aaron Collins 66' 2–0

Overview

Match Preview

Bolton Wanderers FC vs Cambridge United FCLeague One at University of Bolton Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Oliver Yates
  • Assistant 1
  • Assistant 2 Daniel Jarvis (England)
3 games this season 🟨 1.7/game 13.0 goals/game

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Mar Cambridge United FC H 2–0 W
27 Feb Wigan Athletic FC A 0–1 L
24 Feb Blackpool FC A 1–4 L
20 Feb Cambridge United FC A 2–1 W
17 Feb Charlton Athletic FC H 3–3 D
13 Feb Wycombe Wanderers FC H 2–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Mar Bolton Wanderers FC A 0–2 L
27 Feb Stevenage FC A 0–1 L
24 Feb Peterborough United FC H 0–1 L
20 Feb Bolton Wanderers FC H 1–2 L
17 Feb Carlisle United FC A 4–0 W
13 Feb Portsmouth FC A 1–3 L

Season Stats

Bolton Wanderers FC Cambridge United FC
#3 Position #12
75 Points 3
46 Played 1
19 / 18 / 9 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 0
70 Scored 3
52 Conceded 2
+18 GD +1
1.63 PPG 3.00
41% Win % 100%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season

Bolton Wanderers FC are 3rd (75 pts). Cambridge United FC are 12th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/
16-30
/
31-45
1/
46-60
1/
61-75
/2
76+
/
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at University of Bolton Stadium as Bolton Wanderers FC face off against Cambridge United FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Barry Corr might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Bolton Wanderers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Bolton Wanderers FC in their trying to find a way past Cambridge United FC's compact .
  • 27' Victor Adeboyejo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 27.
  • 32' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Barry Corr will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 35' George Thomason makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Bolton Wanderers FC are in front.
  • 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bolton Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 41' Sullay Kaikai catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 41.
  • 46' The referee calls foul for Josh Dacres-Cogley. He receives a card.
  • 51' Liam Bennett has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 56' The travelling Cambridge United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 61' Cambridge United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 66' Brilliant from the ! Aaron Collins makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 66.
  • 66' It’s gonna be a card for Michael Morrison.
  • 70' The referee calls foul for George Thomason. He receives a card.
  • 75' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Cambridge United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 77' Kyle Dempsey gets the nod from Bolton Wanderers FC. He replaces Edmond-Paris Maghoma and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 80' The crowd applauds Victor Adeboyejo as he leaves the pitch. Jon Bodvarsson steps in for Bolton Wanderers FC.
  • 81' Bolton Wanderers FC make a change. Nathanael Ogbeta trudges off to be replaced by Randell Williams on 81 minutes.
  • 82' Kyle Dempsey picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 87' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 87 minutes.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.21 Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63 Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bolton Wanderers FC55% Draw21% Cambridge United FC24%
Actual: Bolton Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes71% 0% No29%
Avg goals/match: 3.84
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 73%
27%
± 3.5 53%
47%
± 4.5 34%
66%

Double Chance

Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
45%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Cambridge United FC
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Bolton Wanderers FC38% Draw38% Cambridge United FC24%
Actual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.3%
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
6%
2 – 0
Actual
3 – 2
4.9%
1 – 0
4.3%
3 – 0
3.8%
2 – 3
3.6%
4 – 1
3.4%
1 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC

Handicap Bolton Wanderers FC covers Push Cambridge United FC covers
-2.5 16% 84%
-2 16% 15% 69%
-1.5 31% 69%
-1 31% 19% 50%
-0.5 50% 50%
+0.5 72% 28%
+1 72% 14% 14%
+1.5 86% 14%
+2 86% 8% 5%
+2.5 95% 5%

Clean Sheet

Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
20%
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
12%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.