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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2018-19
Bolton Wanderers FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Leeds United FC
Sat 15 Dec 2018 · 15:00 UTC Macron Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Jason Lowe 63' Y
Y 84' Barry Douglas
Craig Noone 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Bolton Wanderers FC vs Leeds United FC — Championship at Macron Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Andy Haines
  • Referee Robert Jones
  • Referee Nigel Lugg
  • Referee Adam Matthews

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Coventry City FC 46 95
2 Ipswich Town FC 46 84
3 Hull City AFC 46 73
4 Oxford United FC 46 47
5 Leicester City FC 46 46
6 Blackburn Rovers FC 1 1
7 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1 1
8 Queens Park Rangers FC 0 0
9 Millwall FC 0 0
10 Middlesbrough FC 0 0
11 Swansea City AFC 0 0
12 Charlton Athletic FC 0 0
13 West Bromwich Albion FC 0 0
14 Bolton Wanderers FC 0 0
15 Birmingham City FC 0 0
16 Sheffield United FC 0 0
17 Southampton FC 0 0
18 Wrexham AFC 0 0
19 Watford FC 0 0
20 Burnley FC 0 0
21 Cardiff City FC 0 0
22 West Ham United FC 0 0
23 Derby County FC 0 0
24 Norwich City FC 0 0
25 Preston North End FC 0 0
26 Stoke City FC 0 0
27 Lincoln City FC 0 0
28 Portsmouth FC 0 0
29 Bristol City FC 0 0
30 Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 0

Head-to-Head

2
Bolton Wanderers FC 2 games · Avg 2.0 goals Leeds United FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-15 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–1 Leeds United FC

Recent Form

Bolton Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Dec Leeds United FC H 0–1 L
08 Dec Norwich City FC A 2–3 L
01 Dec Wigan Athletic FC H 1–1 D
27 Nov Sheffield Wednesday FC A 0–1 L
24 Nov Millwall FC A 1–1 D
10 Nov Swansea City AFC H 0–1 L
Leeds United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Dec Bolton Wanderers FC A 1–0 W
08 Dec Queens Park Rangers FC H 2–1 W
01 Dec Sheffield United FC A 1–0 W
27 Nov Reading FC H 1–0 W
24 Nov Bristol City FC H 2–0 W
10 Nov West Bromwich Albion FC A 1–4 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Bolton Wanderers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Bolton Wanderers FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Bolton Wanderers FC to score. At the same time, Leeds United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Bolton Wanderers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Leeds United FC that had 358 games and scored 532 goals.
  • 20' It’s high time Phil Parkinson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 30' Pawel Olkowski has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 5 cards already picked up this season.
  • 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lewis Baker, as he is very good at scoring at Macron Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 40' Leeds United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 45' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Leeds United AFC! Jack Clarke comes on to replace Lewis Baker.
  • 51' Aapo Halme has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 358 appearances.
  • 56' Bolton Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 61' Patrick Bamford gets the nod from Leeds United AFC. He replaces Kemar Roofe and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 63' Controversy at the stadium! Jason Lowe argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 66' What a strike from Patrick Bamford! The score is 0-1.
  • 71' Bolton Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Leeds United FC backline.
  • 72' Will Buckley makes way for Yanic Wildschut at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bolton Wanderers FC.
  • 75' Bolton Wanderers FC ring the changes. Josh Magennis has done his job and it is now time for Christian Doidge to step up.
  • 80' Another change for Bolton Wanderers FC made on 80 minute. Joe Williams leaves to be changed by Erhun Oztumer.
  • 84' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Barry Douglas.
  • 89' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Craig Noone.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Pablo Hernandez as he leaves the pitch. Aapo Halme steps in for Leeds United AFC.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Leeds United FC take all three points.

Lineups

Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Phil Parkinson

Leeds United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelo Bielsa

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Patrick Bamford 2
Mark Beevers 1
Ezgjan Alioski 1

Head to Head

2018-12-15 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–1 Leeds United FC

Bolton Wanderers FC Form

2018-12-15 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–1 Leeds United FC L 2018-12-08 Norwich City FC 3–2 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2018-12-01 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–1 Wigan Athletic FC D 2018-11-27 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–0 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2018-11-24 Millwall FC 1–1 Bolton Wanderers FC D 2018-11-10 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–1 Swansea City AFC L

Leeds United FC Form

2018-12-15 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–1 Leeds United FC W 2018-12-08 Leeds United FC 2–1 Queens Park Rangers FC W 2018-12-01 Sheffield United FC 0–1 Leeds United FC W 2018-11-27 Leeds United FC 1–0 Reading FC W 2018-11-24 Leeds United FC 2–0 Bristol City FC W 2018-11-10 West Bromwich Albion FC 4–1 Leeds United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.84 Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05 Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for: Leeds United FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bolton Wanderers FC27% Draw33% Leeds United FC40%
Actual: Leeds United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes38% 0% No62%
Avg goals/match: 1.89
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 82%
18%
± 1.5 57%
43%
± 2.5 29%
71%
± 3.5 13%
87%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Leeds United FC
73%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Leeds United FC
67%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Bolton Wanderers FC19% Draw56% Leeds United FC25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.7%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
14.3%
1 – 0
11.3%
0 – 2
7.9%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
5.4%
2 – 0
5%
2 – 2
3%
0 – 3
2.7%
1 – 3
2.5%
3 – 1
1.6%

Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC

Handicap Bolton Wanderers FC covers Push Leeds United FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 7% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 18% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 23% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 11% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
44% ✗

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